Vatican & World News

-   The Holy See describes UNRWA as an essential lifeline for Palestinian refugees

-   The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem decries the situation in Gaza and launches an appeal not to abandon the Holy Land

-   The Archbishop of New York, who has just received his pallium in Rome, reflects on the challenges and strengths of his diocese

-   Pope Leo XIV welcomes representatives of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople and reiterates that all Christians are called to be credible witnesses in this time of war and polarisation

-   In a letter, he issues a final appeal to the Priestly Society of Saint Pius X not to undertake a schismatic act and consecrate four bishops without pontifical mandate

-   Venezuelans continue to face hardship and uncertainty as the search continues for tens of thousands still buried beneath the rubble caused by twin earthquakes

-   Archbishop Moth of Westminster shares his experience of receiving the pallium from Pope Leo

-   An Italian Red Cross worker explains how they support migrants as soon as they land in Lampedusa

-   The search continues in Venezuela for 50 thousand missing people after last week’s earthquakes

-   The third session of the Extraordinary Consistory has the Cardinals reflecting on the Church’s mission to foster goodness and build up society.

-   The President of Caritas in Venezuela urges the international community not to lose sight of the consequences of last Wednesday's devastating earthquakes.

-   One priest from Florida recalls his experience on a retreat in Rome, ending with Pope Leo’s General Audience.

-   Pope Leo XIV opens the Extraordinary Consistory with an address to his brother Cardinals

-   A Ukrainian Cardinal speaks about giving the Pope a cross and a flag that belonged to a soldier

-   Death toll in Venezuela rises to almost 600, as search operations continue

-   The Pope meets with writers from around the world to mark the 100th anniversary of the Vatican Publishing House.

-   Cardinal Michael Czerny writes a message for Sea Sunday on July 12, refocusing attention on the people behind the scenes of maritime commerce.

-   The Catholic bishops of Kenya call for a renewed commitment to the dignity of human life, justice, and national dialogue.