Vatican & World News

 - Pope Leo’s celebrates Holy Mass in the French border city of Metz at the conclusion of his four-day apostolic visit to France

- He addresses a gathering of European religious leaders at the Robert Schumann Conference Centre and upholds Europe’s Christian roots

 - Pope Leo’s second day in France sees him visit a House for migrants in Paris, address the French Church, celebrate Holy Mass in the presence of 800,000 people

 - And he says "adieu" to Paris as he flies to Lourdes for the second leg of his apostolic journey 

- On the eve of Pope Leo XIV’s apostolic journey to France and his visit to UNESCO headquarters in Paris, we shine a light on some of the issues he is expected to address

- The Pope reiterates his call to accompany scientific and technological progress with a corresponding growth in responsibility

- In the run-up to the beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen in the United States, we look back to his life and enduring legacy

- Ahead of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees Pope Leo XIV appeals for the protection and care of minors on the move

- The Apostolic Nuncio to France speaks about ongoing preparations and expectations for the Pope’s imminent  visit to the country

- At the General Audience, the Pope reflects on how humanity can develop its potential and work to build a better future with the help of God

 

 

-   UNESCO’s Deputy Director-General reflects on the significance of the Pope Leo’s visit to France.

-   A South Sudanese bishop calls on the people of the country to renew their commitment to peace, reconciliation, and justice.

-   United Nations agencies’ latest alert reveals a difficult situation in Haiti, where more than 250,000 children aged 6 to 59 months are expected to suffer from acute malnutrition.

 - Pope Leo reflects on the ministry of bishops in a letter to the bishops of Latin America and the Caribbean

 - With the war against Ukraine still ongoing, Russians head to the polls for parliamentary elections

 - The Church continues to prepare for the next World Youth Day, which will be held in Seoul, South Korea, in 2027