As the academic year in Rome gets into full swing, we sit down with the new Rector of the Pontifical Gregorian University to learn about its nearly five centuries of theological service to future ministers at the heart of the Church.

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As the Oblates of Mary Immaculate pick a new leadership team, we sit down with three OMI Generals to get an overview of the path forward for this Catholic missionary order spread across the globe.

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Even good news on the battlefield means suffering and loss of life for real people, as Pope Francis, Fr. Pavlo Vyshkovskyi, and Msgr. Robert Vitillo recall amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.

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After the Economy of Francesco event in Assisi, young economists and entrepreneurs share how they hope the event can turn back the tide of rising inequalities in various corners of the globe.

The 7th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional religions wrapped up with a 35-point final common Declaration.

In it, the leaders from over 60 countries and representing Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Shintoism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism and Hinduism, pledged to continue to walk the path of interreligious dialogue to do everything in their power to promote peace in a broken world.

Pope Francis’ presence in Kazakhstan provides an opportunity to get some non-Catholic perspectives on his power to encourage religions to work for peace.

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As religious leaders including Pope Francis prepare to set off next week for Kazakhstan, we explore the tiny Catholic community of the Great (Eurasian) Steppe and how interreligious dialogue can drive efforts for peace across the world.

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Nearly 200 Cardinals from across the globe meet with the Pope to talk about reforming the Roman Curia and how synodality can help keep Vatican offices focused on evangelizing rather than navel-gazing.

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As Ukraine marks its Independence Day and six months of devastating war, Pope Francis again joins other Church and world leaders in calling for peace, especially for innocent civilians who suffer the most.

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As the Church in Nigeria prepares to receive a fourth red hat from the Pope, Cardinal-designate Peter Okpaleke looks back over the rocky road that led him to the College of Cardinals and ahead to the future of his nation.

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