Pope Leo XIV’s fourth international Apostolic Journey starts with missions given to the different groups he met today: to civil and religious authorities, set aside polarizing narratives; to those who care for the most vulnerable, truly see the dignity in…

Meeting with young Spaniards for a prayer vigil in Madrid, Pope Leo XIV offered words of encouragement and hope. In his question and answer dialogue with the youth representatives, he called on them to be missionaries of the Gospel in…

Pope Leo XIV’s sorrow over the “serious act of violence” that claimed the life of the Bishop of Quelimane and Apostolic Administrator of Beira, who was shot dead in his residence, is conveyed on the Holy See Press Office Telegram…

Pope Leo XIV upholds solidarity and personal encounter during a visit to the CEDIA 24 Horas social project in Madrid, on the first leg of his week-long apostolic journey that will also take him to Barcelona and the Canary Islands.

A common thread throughout Pope Leo’s first day in Madrid, Spain, is the presence of young people, from volunteers at a reception center for the homeless to participants in the prayer vigil in the evening.

Addressing authorities and the diplomatic corps in Madrid, Pope Leo XIV says he traveled to Spain to encourage faith in the Gospel among believers, and reiterates that religious freedom and freedom of conscience must be protected.

The Cardinal Secretary of State talks to Vatican News about Pope Leo XIV’s fourth Apostolic Journey, explaining that as Pastor of the Church, he wishes to meet his flock, but also all people of good will, inviting everyone to walk…

On board the flight to Madrid, Pope Leo XIV greets journalists accompanying him on his Apostolic Journey, reiterating the need for dialogue in Ukraine, expressing closeness to Lebanon, and reflecting on abuse and the tragedy of war.

Patients of the Vatican’s Bambino Gesù Paediatric Hospital accompany Pope Leo XIV on his Apostolic Journey to Spain with a drawing, given to him by journalists from the Dicastery for Communication.

Pope Leo XIV lands in Madrid on Saturday morning, officially marking the start of his Apostolic Journey to the European nation of Spain, which will see him visit the Spanish capital, as well as Barcelona and the Canary Islands.

As the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Fr. Edmund Power reflects on the theme: “Waybread on Life’s Journey”.

Pope Leo XIV departs for Apostolic Journey to the European nation of Spain, which will see him visit Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands.

The director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, has confirmed the meeting organized by the local Church, explaining that further details will be given soon with the respect for the privacy of the victims.

The bishops of Myanmar are in Rome for their ad limina visits. Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, Archbishop of Yangon and President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Myanmar, speaks to Vatican News about their meeting with Pope Leo XIV and…

Fifteen years after Pope Benedict XVI’s World Youth Day in Madrid, Pope Leo XIV travels to the same city, where people hope for encouragement and a revitalization of the country's faith.

In this week’s news from the Eastern Churches, produced in collaboration with L’Œuvre d’Orient, we look at the role of Lebanon's Beaufort Castle over the centuries.

Humanitarian development aid expert and diplomat, Dr. Daniel Solymári, reflects on Pope Leo XIV’s Magnifica humanitas as a powerful social and synodal appeal to see the world from the perspective of the poor, refugees, war victims. He also highlights how…

On the occasion of the Eid al-Adha celebration, observed this week, by the Muslim community, Cardinal Ignace Dogbo Bessi, Metropolitan Archbishop of Abidjan and President of the Episcopal Commission for Ecumenism, Biblical Apostolate, and Interreligious Dialogue, sent a message of…

In an interview with Vatican News, Adjunct Professor Susan Pascoe at the Australian Catholic University, the second Inclusive Governance in a Synodal Church Symposium and looks ahead to its fruits for the future.

Pope Leo XIV sends his blessing to organizers and participants in the 24th “One Heart, One Spirit” worship concert in Rzeszów, Poland, on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, one of the country’s largest and most recognizable evangelization initiatives.

Pope Leo XIV thanks German Catholic Student Associations for letting themselves be defined by their Catholic faith, which he said is to be lived "without compromising with the trends of the moment, without placing individualistic preferences ahead of the common…

Nine Salesians murdered by the German Nazis during the Second World War will be beatified on June 6 at the Shine of St. John Paul II in Kraków, where the future Pope witnessed the arrest of some of the future…

Our Editorial Director reflects on the challenges of Pope Leo XIV's Apostolic Journey to Spain on the centenary of the death of Venerable Antoni Gaudí, the architect of the Sagrada Família, which will see the Pope visit Madrid, Barcelona, and…

The Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land says he is “deeply shocked and horrified" by the arrest of a Lutheran student at Birzeit University.

In a letter to the cardinals who will take part in the meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the end of June, Cardinal Re outlines the themes of the four working sessions to be held in the Paul VI Hall…

In the wake of the promulgation of Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical “Magnifica humanitas” one of Africa’s leading voices in artificial intelligence reiterates his conviction that Africans must not be excluded in global discussions regarding the development of AI.

The young Senegalese man survived a shipwreck in 2020 during which he witnessed the death of his brother and many others. After arriving at the port of Arguineguín on Gran Canaria, he was welcomed by a local family and now…

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) is praising Pope Leo XIV's encyclical 'Magnifica humanitas' for establishing an ethical framework to address the challenges presented by artificial intelligence, which are widespread across Indian society, with its President, Cardinal Anthony Poola,…

The Director of the Holy See Press Office outlines for journalists the Pope's fourth international Apostolic Journey to Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands, addressing the themes of peace, disarmament, unity, youth, culture, new technologies, and migration, while encouraging a…

Experts meeting at the Vatican call for stronger ethical governance and greater fairness in the collection, use, and sharing of health data and biological samples. The discussions contribute to the ongoing revision of the Declaration of Taipei, with a focus…

Following the outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, the Government of Uganda, in consultation with the country’s religious leaders, the Ministry of Health, and other stakeholders, cancelled the national celebration of Uganda Martyrs Day,…

Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical ‘Magnifica humanitas’ offers AI developers a valuable anthropological contribution as they design systems with which human beings interact at a deeply personal level, according to Taylor Black, Microsoft’s Director of AI and Venture Ecosystems.

At a time when human trafficking, modern slavery and anti-migrant sentiment are increasing across parts of Africa, Catholic leaders, civil society organisations and law enforcement agencies are strengthening collaboration to protect the most vulnerable and restore dignity to victims.

During his Wednesday General Audience, Pope Leo XIV recalled that Thursday marks the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, encouraging the faithful to keep alive the public witness of faith made visible in Corpus Christi processions around the world. He also offered…

The Sisters Blended Value Project is equipping Catholic sisters in Africa with the skills to transform their ministries into sustainable social enterprises. The initiative focuses on capacity building, access to financing, markets and collaboration to strengthen sisters’ confidence and improve…

Addressing U.S. Catholic college presidents and rectors, Pope Leo XIV said Catholic education must cultivate not only a love of learning but also a deep passion for Christ, “the Truth,” warning that without this, students will be less prepared to…

Pope Leo XIV emphasizes the importance of the rite, signs and symbols of the liturgy to draw us closer to God, during his weekly General Audience catechesis reflecting on Vatican II's 1963 Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium.

Eli Pariser, an American tech expert and entrepreneur, reflects on Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical Magnifica humanitas, highlighting its reach in the tech world, and how we can still build AI that serves humanity.

The “Fratello Sole” Foundation will promote, as envisioned in Pope Francis’ 2024 Motu Proprio of the same name, a “transition toward a sustainable development model.” The new installation will provide energy both to Vatican Radio's transmission centre and to Vatican…

Pope Leo XIV releases his prayer intention for the month of June, and invites Catholics to pray 'for the values of sports,' that all sport may promote peace, fraternity and communion.

Currently President and COO of EWTN News, Maria Montserrat Alvarado will succeed Paolo Ruffini in November, continuing the path of reform and renewal initiated by Pope Francis.

The Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development announces the theme chosen by Pope Leo XIV for the 2026 celebration of the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, held on September 1, as "They shall beat their swords…

Pope Leo XIV urges experts revising the World Medical Association's Declaration of Taipei to strengthen ethical safeguards for health databases and biobanks, highlighting the protection of human dignity in an age of rapidly evolving technology.

The English editorial team of Vatican Radio – Vatican News has prepared an audiobook of Pope Leo XIV’s Encyclical Magnifica humanitas.

In a video message sent to the bishops of Switzerland on the occasion of their plenary assembly, Cardinal Czerny reflects on the significance of Pope Leo XIV’s Encyclical, published on 25 May, expressing his belief that the document challenges us…

The US has said it struck Iranian military sites over the weekend while Tehran said it responded by targeting an American base.

Pope Leo XIV encourages Catholic scouts and guides to deepen their commitment to faith, service, and Christian witness as he receives members of the Italian Catholic Guides and Scouts of Europe Association (FSE) in the Vatican.

During his address to representatives of the Pontifical Mission Societies, Pope Leo XIV invites the entire Church to participate in World Mission Sunday. Pope Leo also recalls longtime National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States, Venerable…

The Rogationists and Daughters of Divine Zeal inaugurate the centenary commemorating the birth into heaven of St. Hannibal Mary Di Francia with a Solemn Eucharistic Celebration on Monday, 1 June, at the Parish of Saints Anthony and Hannibal Mary in…

The “Digital Networks Act” is currently under discussion at the European level, aimed at regulating the continent’s communication and information landscape for the years ahead. The European Broadcasting Union stresses the urgency of not sacrificing radio’s role in the digital…