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Cardinal Parolin celebrates 60th anniversary of Holy See-Malta relations
Posted on 02/1/2026 06:17 AM ()
As the Holy See and Malta mark 60 years of diplomatic relations, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin celebrates Mass in Valletta, praising the relationship as “communion already lived” in dialogue and encounter.
Pope prays for over 200 dead in eastern DRC mine collapse
Posted on 02/1/2026 04:46 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV prays for the hundreds of people who died this week when a coltan mine collapsed in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and recalls the victims of storms in Mozambique and Portugal.
Pope Leo joins Cuban Bishops in calling for dialogue with US
Posted on 02/1/2026 04:28 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV expresses concern for the rising tensions between the United States and Cuba, joining the Cuban Bishops in calling for dialogue, profound reform, and respect for human dignity in the country.
Pope appeals for Olympic truce ahead of 2026 Winter Games
Posted on 02/1/2026 04:26 AM ()
Ahead of the Winter Olympic Games that begin on February 6, Pope Leo XIV urges nations in conflict to respect the traditional Olympic truce.
Pope at Angelus: Beatitudes can become a measure of happiness
Posted on 02/1/2026 04:05 AM ()
During his Sunday Angelus address, Pope Leo XIV insists that living the Beatitudes can bring us happiness, bring light to the world’s shadows, and renew our hearts.
Pope Leo XIV encourages Gentlemen of Papal Household in their service
Posted on 02/1/2026 03:52 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV holds an audience for the Gentlemen of the Papal Household, Antechamber Attendants, and Chair Bearers, thanking them for bearing witness daily to the "sober beauty that characterizes pontifical protocol."
Cuban Bishops: Risk of chaos and violence from cut in oil supplies to Cuba
Posted on 01/31/2026 09:14 AM ()
In light of the worsening crisis, and following US President Donald Trump's executive order threatening to impose tariffs on countries that supply oil to Cuba, the country's Catholic Bishops warn of the risk of increased social suffering and call for profound reforms, dialogue, and respect for human dignity, without exclusions or violence.
Radio Veritas Asia honours young journalists, launches commemorative book
Posted on 01/31/2026 08:04 AM ()
Radio Veritas Asia hosts a major online meeting bringing together several Asian personalities for the awards ceremony of a short film competition and for the launch of a commemorative book.
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill scores of Palestinians
Posted on 01/31/2026 06:50 AM ()
At least 29 Palestinians, including at least six children, die in Israeli strikes on Gaza City and Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip since dawn.
Pope to Italian newspaper: Foster dialogue and resist polarization
Posted on 01/31/2026 05:47 AM ()
In a message for the 30th anniversary of the Italian newspaper "Il Foglio", Pope Leo XIV reminds the press of their responsibility to resist "extremist and misleading polarization that reduces reality to a parody of itself."