As the Church marks the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jenny Kraska reflects on the theme, “Faith in a dumpster fire world”. By Jenny Kraska At first hearing the Gospel reading, the words of Jesus can be unsettling: “Do you think that I have come to establish peace on the …

Following the Angelus on the feast of the Assumption, Pope Leo reflects on Mary’s role in providing hope to people throughout the centuries and urges everyone to avoid losing hope in the midst of violence. By Kielce Gussie Following the Angelus prayer in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo marked the Solemnity …

As he arrived at the Villa Barberini in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV spoke about ceasefire talks for Ukraine, a resolution of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and the release of Israeli hostages. By Vatican News Pope Leo XIV spoke on the ceasefire and peace agreement in Ukraine, a resolution …

At the Sunday Angelus, the Pope makes a heartfelt appeal to international decision-makers to take responsibility for seeking solutions to conflicts. He expresses satisfaction over the new peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan, but also deep sorrow for the violence that continues to devastate Haiti. By Francesca Sabatinelli War must …

The International Union of Superiors General (UISG) calls for a worldwide Day of Fasting and Prayer for Peace on August 14, 2025, the eve of the Solemnity of the Assumption. By Linda Bordoni As war continues to afflict so many peoples across the world he world – from Gaza to …

In Hiroshima, on the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing, Cardinal Blase Cupich presides over Mass for peace on the Feast of the Transfiguration. In his homily, he echoes Pope Francis’ call to remember, journey together, and protect one another, urging the global community to reject division and choose the …

In a message on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing, Pope Leo XIV urges the international community to renew its commitment to pursue lasting peace for our whole human family. By Vatican News “Nuclear arms offend our shared humanity and betray the dignity of creation, whose …

An estimated million young people gather in the outskirts of Rome for the Jubilee of Youth prayer vigil. Three of them ask him questions: about friendship, life choices, and encountering Jesus. By Joseph Tulloch Around a million young pilgrims gathered in Tor Vergata, on the outskirts of Rome, for the …

As the Church marks the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Abbot Marion Nguyen reflects on the theme, “The Sadness of Things: Avarice and the Freedom of Detachment”. By Abbot Marion Nguyen God’s Word offers us a piercingly sober lens through which to view one of the most common illusions of …

40,000 young Italians gather in St. Peter’s Square for the Jubilee event “You are Peter”, dedicated to peacemaking. They hear from Cardinal Zuppi and the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa. By Antonella Palermo “Feel embraced this evening by the entire Church, which looks upon the freshness and spontaneity …