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‘Holy Father, we’re sinking’: Archbishop of the Pacific meets with Pope Leo
Posted on 07/4/2025 06:53 AM ()
Archbishop Ryan Jimenez of Agaña, Guam, speaks to Vatican News about his recent meeting with Pope Leo XIV and the struggles and joys of life in the Pacific.
The Office of the Auditor General
Posted on 07/4/2025 06:37 AM ()
The mission of this Office, that came out of the economic and administrative reforms initiated by Pope Francis, is to contribute to the proper and transparent management of the Holy See’s assets. It is responsible for auditing the consolidated financial statements of the Holy See and those of the Governorate of Vatican City State.
US Bishops express deep concern over final passage of Budget Bill
Posted on 07/4/2025 05:20 AM ()
Following the passage of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" by the U.S. Congress, the President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops expresses serious concerns about its impact on the poor and vulnerable.
Pope Leo prays for those affected by gas explosion in Rome
Posted on 07/4/2025 05:15 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV offers his prayers for his diocese following an explosion at a petrol station in Rome, which injured over 20 people, including several emergency responders.
Pope Leo meets with Prime Minister of Montenegro
Posted on 07/4/2025 04:31 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV receives Milojko Spajić, the Prime Minister of Montenegro, in an audience at the Vatican on Friday.
Religions meet in Tokyo to reject war and promote dialogue
Posted on 07/4/2025 03:54 AM ()
Religious representatives from all over the world meet in Tokyo, Japan, for a roundtable on peace organized by the coalition Religions for Peace International, discussing ways to build trust among religious leaders and work with political leaders on humanitarian responses.
Dicastery for Bishops
Posted on 07/4/2025 03:02 AM ()
The mission of the Dicastery for Bishops is to assist the Pope in choosing pastors to whom he can entrust ecclesiastical communities within their respective territories. After identifying priests to be proposed for the episcopate, the final decision rests with the Pope.
‘Poorest always suffer’: Indian Church mourns victims of chemical factory disaster
Posted on 07/4/2025 02:02 AM ()
Following a massive explosion at a chemical plant in India's Telangana state that killed over 40 people, the spokesperson for the country's Catholic Bishops' Conference laments their deaths and the exploitation of workers.
Pope Leo visits Castel Gandolfo ahead of his summer holiday
Posted on 07/3/2025 23:05 PM ()
Pope Leo XIV makes a brief visit to the town of Castel Gandolfo to inspect the works in progress at the Papal residence, where he will spend his summer holiday starting on Sunday, July 6.
Israel’s economic interests and the threat of annexation
Posted on 07/3/2025 10:28 AM ()
Israel’s economic interests, particularly in offshore gas resources, intersect with recent moves toward the annexation of occupied Palestinian territories and could impact the two-state solution, Palestinian sovereignty, and regional stability.