Pope Leo appoints Archbishop Gabriele Caccia – Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations since 2019 – as Apostolic Nuncio to the United States. In a statement, Archbishop Caccia highlights this new role as a “mission at the service of communion and peace.” Vatican News Pope Leo …

In a letter sent to a gathering in his home city of Chicago, Pope Leo says that “when people of different religious traditions come together in prayer, it has the power to change the course of history.” Vatican News Pope Leo sent a message on Saturday to the International Encounter …

In a wide-ranging interview with Vatican Media, Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, calls for restraint to avoid unnecessary military escalation abroad and prevent things from quickly spiraling out of control. He also urges overcoming polarization and protecting the human dignity of all peoples in the United States, in a …

Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin speaks to Vatican News about events in the Middle East, warning of a dangerous rise of multipolarism marked by the primacy of power. By Andrea Tornielli “This erosion of international law is truly worrying justice has given way to force; the force of law …

Pope Leo XIV appeals to Afghanistan and Pakistan to return to dialogue after recent clashes, and prays for victims of heavy flooding in Brazil. By Devin Watkins Fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan broke out earlier this week after Pakistan accused its neighbor of harboring insurgents, with both sides carrying out …

Pope Leo XIV appeals for nations to recall their moral responsibility to seek peace, as violence escalates in the Middle East after the US and Israel carry out airstrikes on Iran. By Devin Watkins Speaking at the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Leo XIV expressed “deep concern” over recent events in …

Israel and the United States launch joint attacks on Tehran and several other Iranian cities. By Nathan Morley Israel and the United States carried out joint strikes on Tehran and several other Iranian cities early Saturday, targeting the office of Iran’s supreme leader, the presidential compound and multiple military sites …

Following explosions in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar amid escalating regional tensions, the Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Arabia suspends all Church activities and appeals to the faithful to remain calm, follow civil authorities’ instructions, and gather in prayer for peace. Vatican News  Church activities across the Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Arabia …

As the Church observes the Second Sunday of Lent, Jenny Kraska offers this reflection on the theme, “Mountaintop Moments and Monastery Kitchens.” By Jenny Kraska On this Second Sunday of Lent, the Church proclaims the account of the Transfiguration, when Jesus leads Peter, James, and John up a high mountain …

Following the killing of a Mexican drug lord in a military operation and subsequent organized crime violence erupting in various parts of the country, Mexico’s Bishops are calling for restraint, prayers, and prudence, warning against unnecessary travel at this time. By Deborah Castellano Lubov “Peace I leave with you; my …