Vatican & World News

 - Pope Leo expresses his ‘deep sorrow’ upon learning of the train wreck in Spain that killed dozens of people

 - The pope’s almoner travels to Ukraine to offer support to those affected by the war

 - The Holy See says outer space must be preserved as a realm of peace, stability, and cooperation

 - Pope Leo reflects on the relationship between faith and culture at the weekly General Audience

 - More than 100 people have been killed by a drone strike on a marketplace in Sudan

 - A much-needed humanitarian ceasefire is in place in southern Ukraine, but fighting continues elsewhere in the country

-  On the final day of the International Meeting for Peace in Assisi, Pope Leo reminds us that war can never be waged in the name of God, and Rabbi David Rosen reflects on the Spirit of Assisi 40 years on

-  Violence escalates in Ethiopia’s Oromia State where an attack by militants leaves at least 60 Orthodox Christians dead

-  The Vatican confirms that Pope Leo XIV will celebrate Mass for the Commemoration of All Souls on 2 November

-   The Pope praises one group’s efforts to engage young people in the life of the Church by helping them discover Christ’s love.

-   The Vatican is preparing a new aid mission to Ukraine.

-   The regional crisis coordinator for the Gaza response with the UN migration agency describes the challenges facing families in the enclave as winter approaches.

 - Pope Leo urges young people to register for World Youth Day 2027, taking place next year in Seoul

 - The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith reflects on transmitting the faith in an age of epochal change

 - Cardinal Pietro Parolin invites the faithful to seek peace through the intercession of Pope St John Paul II

 - Pope Leo highlights the importance of family as the foundation of society during the weekly General Audience

 - Christian leaders in the Holy Land denounce an attack on the Christian community of Taybeh in the West Bank

 - The Holy See calls for the dignity and culture of indigenous peoples to be respected

-   The Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the UN insists on the need to eliminate nuclear weapons in order to promote peace and international security.

-   The Church in France is calling for a response to the anxiety expressed by young people and those who feel marginalized or left behind.

-   Abu Dhabi hosts an event to mark the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis, led by the Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia.