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Purple Christ Procession Brings Peruvian Devotion to St Peter’s Ahead of Jubilee 2025

The iconic Lord of Miracles procession from Peru comes to St Peter’s Square for the first time, uniting international pilgrims in a vibrant display of faith, culture, and social charity ahead of the Catholic Church’s Jubilee 2025. The event features traditional Peruvian customs, acts of mercy, and intercultural celebration, highlighting the Church’s message of hope and unity for a divided world.

October 14, 2025

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Renewed Zeal on World Mission Sunday 2025

Pope Leo XIV has encouraged Catholics worldwide to actively participate in World Mission Sunday 2025, highlighting personal prayer, financial contributions, and small daily acts of faith. The observance aims to support evangelization efforts and aid dioceses in need, bringing together communities and strengthening missionary outreach across the globe.

October 13, 2025

Marian Jubilee Unites Pilgrims at St Peter’s Square

The Marian Jubilee, led by Pope Leo XIV in St Peter’s Square, brought global Catholics together under the maternal gaze of Mary. Pilgrims venerated the statue of Our Lady of Fátima, heard calls for compassion and service, and were inspired to rekindle Marian devotion in daily life. The celebration emphasized that genuine Marian spirituality must fuel both prayer and concrete works of mercy, aiming to bring hope and unity to a fractured world.

October 12, 2025

St John XXIII: Shepherd of Renewal and Hope for Today’s Church

This article explores the life and enduring influence of St John XXIII, focusing on his humble origins, his transformative role in launching the Second Vatican Council, and the lessons he offers for contemporary Catholic life—especially in the areas of mercy, joy, dialogue, and service.

October 11, 2025

Saint Francis Borgia: From Spanish Nobility to Jesuit Leadership

Saint Francis Borgia's journey from Spanish nobility to Jesuit leadership exemplifies a life of radical faith, service, and humility. His transformation from duke to Superior General of the Jesuits inspires both the powerful and the humble to seek holiness in everyday life, making his life relevant to modern believers seeking meaning, integrity, and Gospel-driven mission.

October 10, 2025

Pope Leo XIV Declares St John Henry Newman a Doctor of the Church

Pope Leo XIV has officially declared St John Henry Newman a Doctor of the Church, honoring his theological insight and relevance for today’s Catholics. Newman’s legacy spans scholarship, conscience, and unity, and his teachings offer continuing guidance to both Church and society.

October 9, 2025

New Catholic Mass Inspires Ecological Awareness and Action

A new Catholic Mass for the Care of Creation is inspiring parishes worldwide to link worship with ecological action. Drawing on Scripture and recent papal teachings, the rite weaves symbolic gestures, music, and community outreach to foster ecological awareness and conversion, while emphasizing that Christ remains at the center of all worship.

October 8, 2025

Global Rosary Day Unites Millions in Prayer for Peace

Millions of Catholics worldwide united in prayer on the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, following Pope Leo XIV’s call for peace and reconciliation. Global Masses, acts of charity, and a children's rosary campaign underscored the enduring spiritual and social impact of this ancient devotion.

October 7, 2025

Vatican-Lithuania Talks Ignite New Push for Peace in Ukraine

Pope Leo XIV met with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda at the Vatican in a renewed diplomatic push for peace in Ukraine. The leaders called for a ceasefire, honest negotiations, and deeper international compassion for refugees, emphasizing faith and moral responsibility. Their meeting highlighted Lithuania’s solidarity and the Church’s tradition of peacebuilding, encouraging practical action and global prayer for an end to conflict.

October 6, 2025

Pope Leo Urges Catholic Communities to Embrace Migrants as a Spiritual Duty

Pope Leo has called on Catholic communities worldwide to embrace migrants not as burdens, but as opportunities for spiritual renewal and unity. Addressing believers in St Peter’s Square, the Pope emphasized that welcoming strangers is a core Christian duty rooted in scripture, tradition, and pro-life ethics. Parishes are encouraged to open concrete paths for hospitality, catechesis, and youth engagement, ensuring that the Church responds to migration with mercy and hope.

October 5, 2025

Pope Leo XIV Issues Landmark Exhortation on Option for the Poor: Dilexi te

Pope Leo XIV has released 'Dilexi te', a major exhortation renewing the Catholic Church’s commitment to the poor. Signed on the feast of Saint Francis, the document draws on biblical and Franciscan sources, calls for practical parish and family initiatives, critiques unjust economic structures, and encourages global pastoral action focused on solidarity and justice ahead of the 2025 Jubilee.

October 4, 2025

Saint Mother Théodore Guérin: A Legacy of Faith, Courage, and Compassion

Saint Mother Théodore Guérin, canonized in 2006, remains an enduring inspiration for Catholics worldwide. From her early life helping her family in post-revolutionary France to founding the Sisters of Providence in Indiana, her journey was marked by unshakeable faith, courage in adversity, and a passion for education and social justice. Her annual feast on October 3 encourages believers today to trust in Providence, advance women’s leadership in the Church, integrate sustainable living, and meet challenges with mercy and hope.

October 3, 2025