 - Pope Leo convenes Bishops from around the world to reflect on ten years of Amoris Laetitia 
 - At the UN, the Holy See renews its call for an international moratorium on the use of the death penalty 
 - The Church in Papua New Guinea appeals for prayers for rain amid a prolonged drought

- Pope Leo convenes Bishops from around the world to reflect on ten years of Amoris Laetitia - At the UN, the Holy See renews its call for an international moratorium on the use of the death penalty - The Church in Papua New Guinea appeals for prayers for rain amid a prolonged drought

&nbsp;- Pope Leo convenes Bishops from around the world to reflect on ten years of Amoris Laetitia 
&nbsp;- At the UN, the Holy See renews its call for an international moratorium on the use of the death penalty 
&nbsp;- The Church in Papua New Guinea appeals for prayers for rain amid a prolonged drought

Vatican & World News 08.10.2026

-   The Pope sends a message to the parish priest of Gaza’s Catholic Church after an Israeli strike 
-   Pope Leo emphasizes the need to recognize and appreciate women who work in the Vatican 
-   As the Season of Creation comes to an end, Pacific nations urge world leaders to act for the climate

- The Pope sends a message to the parish priest of Gaza’s Catholic Church after an Israeli strike - Pope Leo emphasizes the need to recognize and appreciate women who work in the Vatican - As the Season of Creation comes to an end, Pacific nations urge world leaders to act for the climate

-&nbsp;&nbsp; The Pope sends a message to the parish priest of Gaza’s Catholic Church after an Israeli strike 
-&nbsp;&nbsp; Pope Leo emphasizes the need to recognize and appreciate women who work in the Vatican 
-&nbsp;&nbsp; As the Season of Creation comes to an end, Pacific nations urge world leaders to act for the climate

Vatican & World News 05.10.2026

Vatican & World News 08.05.2025

 - In the twelfth and final General Congregation, the Cardinals discuss the qualities they’re looking for in the next pope 
 - Ahead of the Conclave, the Cardinals make a fervent appeal for peace in the world 
 - Violence spreads throughout Sudan as the war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces continues

- In the twelfth and final General Congregation, the Cardinals discuss the qualities they’re looking for in the next pope - Ahead of the Conclave, the Cardinals make a fervent appeal for peace in the world - Violence spreads throughout Sudan as the war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces continues

&nbsp;- In the twelfth and final General Congregation, the Cardinals discuss the qualities they’re looking for in the next pope 
&nbsp;- Ahead of the Conclave, the Cardinals make a fervent appeal for peace in the world 
&nbsp;- Violence spreads throughout Sudan as the war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces continues

Vatican & World News 06.05.2025

- Before his passing, Pope Francis requests his popemobile be turned into a health clinic for the children of Gaza. 
- The Cardinals meet in Rome for their 10th General Congregation ahead of the conclave.  
- People in Gaza continue to suffer as Israel’s blockade limits critical humanitarian aid to those in need.

- Before his passing, Pope Francis requests his popemobile be turned into a health clinic for the children of Gaza. - The Cardinals meet in Rome for their 10th General Congregation ahead of the conclave. - People in Gaza continue to suffer as Israel’s blockade limits critical humanitarian aid to those in need.

Vatican & World News 05.05.2025

Vatican & World News 04.05.2025

In the headlines this Saturday, May 3rd: 
- Ninth General Congregation of Cardinals takes in the Vatican 
- Final preparations for the Conclave are underway in the Sistine Chapel 
- The Church continues to live the Jubilee during the sede vacante...

In the headlines this Saturday, May 3rd: - Ninth General Congregation of Cardinals takes in the Vatican - Final preparations for the Conclave are underway in the Sistine Chapel - The Church continues to live the Jubilee during the sede vacante...

In the headlines this Saturday, May 3rd: 
- Ninth General Congregation of Cardinals takes in the Vatican 
- Final preparations for the Conclave are underway in the Sistine Chapel 
-&nbsp;The Church continues to live the Jubilee during the sede vacante...

Vatican & World News 03.05.2025

Vatican & World News 02.05.2025

 - Cardinal Leonardi Sandri focuses on the Resurrection in his homily for the fifth Novemdiales Mass for Pope Francis 
 - For the first time, more than 120 cardinals are expected to take part in a conclave 
 - As we continue to remember Pope Francis, Edmonton’s Archbishop Richard Smith reflects on the late pope’s legacy

- Cardinal Leonardi Sandri focuses on the Resurrection in his homily for the fifth Novemdiales Mass for Pope Francis - For the first time, more than 120 cardinals are expected to take part in a conclave - As we continue to remember Pope Francis, Edmonton’s Archbishop Richard Smith reflects on the late pope’s legacy

&nbsp;- Cardinal Leonardi Sandri focuses on the Resurrection in his homily for the fifth Novemdiales Mass for Pope Francis 
&nbsp;- For the first time, more than 120 cardinals are expected to take part in a conclave 
&nbsp;- As we continue to remember Pope Francis, Edmonton’s Archbishop Richard Smith reflects on the late pope’s legacy

Vatican & World News 01.05.2025

Vatican & World News 30.04.2025

 - The Cardinals have expressed their gratitude to those who attended the funeral of Pope Francis 
 - As the General Congregations continue, the Cardinals discuss the future of the Church 
 - And we take a look at the geographical origins of those who will elect the next pope

- The Cardinals have expressed their gratitude to those who attended the funeral of Pope Francis - As the General Congregations continue, the Cardinals discuss the future of the Church - And we take a look at the geographical origins of those who will elect the next pope

&nbsp;- The Cardinals have expressed their gratitude to those who attended the funeral of Pope Francis 
&nbsp;- As the General Congregations continue, the Cardinals discuss the future of the Church 
&nbsp;- And we take a look at the geographical origins of those who will elect the next pope

Vatican & World News 29.04.2025

- American artist Patti Smith reflects on Pope Francis’ legacy. 
- Millions of Canadians head to the polls on Monday for a critical election. 
- The date of the conclave to elect the new Pope is set.

- American artist Patti Smith reflects on Pope Francis’ legacy. - Millions of Canadians head to the polls on Monday for a critical election. - The date of the conclave to elect the new Pope is set.

Vatican & World News 28.04.2025

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