Holy See

Pope Leo makes ‘heartfelt appeal’ on humanitarian crisis in Gaza

ope Leo XIV has said that he is following the humanitarian crisis in Gaza with “great concern” while also renewing his “heartfelt appeal for a ceasefire”
Charles Collins

World’s most prematurely born baby reaches first birthday

A baby in the US born at exactly 21 weeks – 133 days ahead of his mother’s due date – has been recognised as the world’s most premature baby by Guinness World Records
The Catholic Herald

Pope Leo back in Vatican after summer break

Pope Leo XIV returned to Rome on Tuesday night at the conclusion of his summer break in the nearby town of Castel Gandolfo.
The Catholic Herald

Cardinal Pizzaballa says war in Gaza is ‘inexcusable’

Cardinal Pizzaballa condemns Israeli actions in Gaza, calling war “inexcusable” after a tank strike on Gaza Catholic church.
Crux Staff

INTERVIEW: ‘Hamas alone is to blame’: Israeli ambassador on Pope Leo’s Gaza appeal

yaron sideman, the israeli ambassador to the holy see, has said that israel has agreed to all the ceasefire and hostage release proposals pr...
Charles Collins

Pope Leo honours Apollo 11 anniversary with call to Buzz Aldrin

The Holy Father marked the Apollo 11 anniversary by visiting the Vatican Observatory and speaking with astronaut Buzz Aldrin via video call.
The Catholic Herald

Two English brothers ordained Priests for the Institute of Christ the King

the second of two english brothers has been ordained to the priesthood for the institute of christ the king at the institute’s seminary in g...
The Catholic Herald

Netanyahu calls Pope after Gaza church strike as Vatican condemns “unsustainable” war

pope leo xiv spoke to israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu on friday evening, after a tank struck the only catholic church in gaza, kil...
Charles Collins

Pope Leo calls for ‘path to unity’ during meeting with Orthodox and Catholic pilgrims from the U.S.

pope leo xiv pledged to “pursue the path of unity and fraternal charity” during a meeting in castel gandolfo with orthodox and catholic cler...
Charles Collins

Pope praises Italian military at Mass in Castel Gandolfo

Remembering the anniversary of the proclamation of the Virgo Fidelis – Faithful Virgin – as the patroness of the Italian military police, Pope Leo XIV praised their dedication for helping those in “dangerous conditions”.
Charles Collins