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Pope Leo XIV presides over Mass for the opening of the Pontifical Universities' academic year, reminding students and professors to seek the truth together and deepen faith through the use of reason.
Archbishop Christophe Z. El-Kassis addresses the UN General Assembly on the protection of human rights, calling for the abolition of the death penalty. In a separate statement on criminal justice and drug control, he stresses the importance of prevention, treatment and rehabilitation.
On the second day of the meeting reflecting on ten years of Amoris Laetitia, the bishops dedicate time to “the reality, beauty, and challenges of families today”. Cardinal Kevin Farrell and Cardinal Mario Grech urge their fellow bishops to listen to the experiences of families as they lead to a greater understanding…
Marking World Sight Day, the Santa Marta Pediatric Dispensary offers eye screenings and free prescription glasses to children in need.
On the second day of Pope Leo XIV's meeting marking the 10th anniversary of Amoris laetitia, Cardinal Neri Ferrão shares experiences from Asia and Vincenzo Rosito reflects on new digital technologies' transformation of how children are raised.
Addressing a Catholic media congress in Cebu, Philippines, Dr. Paolo Ruffini, Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication, invites communicators to place human dignity, authentic relationships, and the common good at the heart of artificial intelligence and digital communication.
The Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the United Nations, Archbishop Christophe El Kassis, insists on the need for the rights of indigenous peoples to be “respected, protected, and promoted as a matter of justice and of the common good.”
As the Central African Republic continues its efforts to rebuild after years of crisis, the Coadjutor Archbishop of Bangui has underscored the Church’s role in promoting communion, dialogue and peace.