- Archbishop Paulus Budi Kleden, SVD, of Ende in Indonesia speaks to Vatican News about ongoing earthquake relief efforts and how bonds of faith and solidarity unite the people. He asks for prayers as the people begin their journey toward healing and recovery. Read all
- Pope Leo XIV’s appeal on the Middle East at the Angelus in Castel Gandolfo on 16 August is the latest expression of the Holy See’s longstanding support for a two-State solution as the only path to a “just and lasting” peace for Israel and Palestine. Read all
- Six people have been killed and four injured in Ukrainian missile strikes on Russia's Belgorod region overnight. Read all
- As Athletica Vaticana prepares to take part in the Mediterranean Games, Pope Leo XIV expresses his hopes that the event held in southern Italy may promote sport as a “prophecy of peace and fraternity.” Read all
- In a telegram signed by Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Pope Leo assures those affected by the 15 August earthquake in Indonesia of his “spiritual solidarity and closeness” and encourages ongoing humanitarian and recovery efforts. Read all
- Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, visits Taybeh, the last remaining Christian village in Palestine. As the village faces severe restrictions on access, he stresses, “Your example is important so that we can continue to be a Christian voice amid this very complex situation.” Read all
