Pope Leo Gets Cubs Jersey from Mar Awa III
Mar Awa III gives Pope Leo XIV a Chicago Cubs jersey, rivals of the pope’s White Sox His Holiness Mar Awa III, Catholicos-patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East, traveled to Rome this week to participate in a ceremony commemorating the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, the Church’s declaration on building relations with non-Christian […]
Pope Leo XIV Condemns Antisemitism, Urges Unity
Pope Leo XIV: ‘The Church does not tolerate antisemitism’ Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday strongly condemned antisemitism during his general audience in St. Peter’s Square marking the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, the Second Vatican Council document on the Church’s relations with other religions. The pope underlined that since the publication of Nostra Aetate, “all […]
Pope Leo XIV commemorates Nostra Aetate anniversary
Pope Leo XIV commemorates Nostra Aetate anniversary Pope Leo XIV joined faith leaders on Tuesday to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Nostra aetate, the Church’s declaration on building relationships with non-Christian religions. Approximately 300 representatives of world religions and cultures joined the Holy Father for an evening ecumenical prayer service for peace organized by the […]
Pope Leos First Apostolic Journey
Pope Leo’s First Apostolic Journey On Monday of this week, the Vatican announced the much anticipated program for Pope Leo’s first international Apostolic Journey as he visits Turkey and Lebanon.The Pope participated in the Jubilee of Synodal Teams, which gives us opportunity to reflect on the continued path of synodality. With eyes on the Middle […]
Pope Calls for Catholic Education Renewal
Pope calls for renewal of Catholic education amid challenges of modern society, technology Amid contemporary challenges to schools and universities — hyper-digitalization, social insecurity, and the crisis of relationships — a Catholic education should courageously teach the whole human person, Pope Leo XIV writes in a new apostolic letter. In “Drawing New Maps of Hope,” […]
Faith and Struggle in the Middle East
Faith and Struggle in the Middle East Born in Syria and now leading the Archdiocese of Homs, Archbishop Julian Yacoub Mourad is the 2025 recipient of the John Paul II Award. His life has been marked by profound courage, enduring suffering, and steadfast faith. After being held captive by ISIS, his survival has become a […]
One Year After Synod on Synodality
One Year After Synod on Synodality After a three-year journey, the Synod on Synodality reached its culmination with the publication of the final document in 2024. From it emerged a commitment to put into practice the recommendations made by the assembly, through processes of discernment and decision-making aimed at local churches. One year after that […]
The Lord of Miracles Procession in Rome
The Lord of Miracles Procession in Rome In October, purple fills the streets of Rome, and the sound of Peruvian music and the scent of incense fills the air. This is the Procession of the Lord of Miracles, brought by the Peruvian community through the streets of Rome to the Vatican. The devotion to the […]
Jubilee of Roma and Sinti
Jubilee of Roma and Sinti In Rome, the Jubilee of Hope embraces all people. Among those who crossed the Holy Door last week were the Roma and Sinti — often referred to as the Gypsy people. The event, organized by the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, brought together pilgrims from every corner of Italy […]
Archbishop Mourad: John Paul II Award Recipient
Archbishop Mourad: John Paul II Award Recipient On October 18th, in the presence of distinguished guests — including cardinals, bishops, and ambassadors — the second occasion of the John Paul II Award ceremony took place. This prestigious event was held in the magnificent Sala Regia of the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican. Established in 2024 […]
