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  • 'Pétros ení': New film on St Peter’s tomb features Pope Leo
    On the 400th anniversary of the consecration of St Peter’s Basilica, a new film explores the faith, history and archaeology at its heart. The trailer premiered at the Rome Film Festival and features Pope Leo XIV reflecting on St Peter. Read all  
  • Pope urges humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky in call with Russian President
    Speaking by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Pope Leo XIV expresses his "deep concern about the grave humanitarian situation in the city of Oleshky, in the Kherson region," and calls for a ceasefire to allow the delivery of humanitarian aid. Read all  
  • Jesus Youth marks anniversary in Rome
    Delegates of Jesus Youth groups from around the world are coming to Rome to mark 40 years of prayer and mission. Read all  
  • Pope continues 'steady improvement,' celebrates Mass for Gemelli staff
    On his fourth day in hospital, Pope Leo XIV's doctors say new blood tests and a chest X-ray confirm "the steady improvement in his overall condition," and the Pope celebrates Mass for several members of the Gemelli Hospital medical staff. Read all  
  • World Food Day: UNICEF warns of climate threat to child nutrition
    On the occasion of World Food Day, UNICEF is highlighting the link between the climate crisis and child malnutrition, warning that rising global temperatures could leave millions more children suffering from malnutrition and stunted growth by 2050. Read all  
  • Catholics increase worldwide as number of priests edges upward
    Ahead of World Mission Sunday, the Vatican’s Fides news agency releases the 2026 Church Statistics report, recording a rising number of Catholics on every continent, more priests, and fewer religious sisters and major seminarians. Read all  
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