- Pope Leo thanks Jubilee collaborators for their work during the Holy Year

 - Protests continue throughout Iran despite a security crackdown 

 - The United States and Venezuela explore the possibility of restoring diplomatic relations

 - Pope Leo invites cardinals to share their pastoral burdens with one another during Mass at the Consistory

 - The Franciscan Custos of the Holy Land appeals to Christians to make pilgrimages to the Holy Land

 - Syria’s army launches attack on Kurdish neighbourhoods in Aleppo, with aid agencies warning of grave risks to civilians

In the headlines this Tuesday, January 6th, the Solemnity of the Epiphany of our Lord:

-   Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica

-   The Jubilee of Hope, which drew more than 33 million pilgrims to Rome, officially concludes

-   The Holy Father, this Epiphany, reflects on what we are to concretely take from the example of the Magi’s journey to, and adoration of, the Christ Child

In the headlines this Sunday, January 4th:

-   Pope Leo makes an impassioned appeal for overcoming violence and for safeguarding sovereignty in Venezuela

-   He calls for the rule of law to be upheld, and for human and civil rights of all the nation's people to be respected

-   The Holy Father renews his closeness to victims of the fire tragedy in Crans-Montana, Switzerland

-   Pope Leo starts the new year with his first public Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica.

-   We reflect on the Pope’s first Message for the World Day of Peace.

-   The Director of Advocacy at the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development explains the importance of redefining “realism”, especially in light of the Pope’s peace message.