Catholic bishops from Asia, Africa, and Latin America have issued a united call for climate justice ahead of Jubilee 2025. Their statement urges Catholics worldwide to act on ecological issues, warning against false solutions and emphasizing solidarity with the poor, in alignment with Scripture and Church teaching.
July 1, 2025
Pope Leo XIV and São Tomé's President Carlos Vila Nova met at the Vatican to strengthen collaboration in healthcare, education, and youth formation. The partnership emphasizes medical training, social outreach, and shared efforts in environmental stewardship, serving as a model for solidarity and practical Catholic social teaching.
June 30, 2025
Pope Leo XIV bestowed palliums on 54 new archbishops from across the globe during a Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, emphasizing unity and innovative evangelization ahead of the 2025 Holy Year. The ceremony highlights the evolving role of metropolitans amid diverse challenges and invites the faithful to pray and collaborate as the Church prepares for the upcoming Jubilee.
June 29, 2025
A centenarian Catholic priest inspires his parish and the global Church through his daily acts of faith, hospitality, missionary zeal, and mentoring. Marking a century of service, he models joyful holiness and the enduring power of community, prayer, and sacramental life, offering a living example of fruitful aging and hope.
June 28, 2025
On the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart, Catholics worldwide mark the World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests, uniting in prayer and practical support for clergy. Through biblical reflection, global celebrations, and concrete acts of encouragement, the faithful strive to renew priestly vocations and deepen Church unity. This yearly observance, integral to the Church’s life, inspires renewed hope, gratitude, and missionary zeal.
June 27, 2025
Pope Leo XIV has condemned escalating violence in the Middle East, describing it as exhibiting 'diabolical intensity,' and called for peace and adherence to international law. In a June 26, 2025 address, he highlighted humanitarian crises in Gaza and Syria, urged Catholics to pray and act in solidarity, and appealed for global respect for human dignity and immediate humanitarian aid.
June 26, 2025
During the 2025 Jubilee of Bishops in Rome, Pope Leo XIV called on bishops worldwide to embrace their roles as unifiers, teachers, and shepherds. He highlighted themes of pastoral renewal, unity, humility, and decisive action against scandals, urging Church leaders to guide with courage, transparency, and Christlike service. The address serves as a rallying point for ecclesial unity and spiritual revitalization in the Catholic Church.
June 25, 2025
During the 2025 Holy Year in Rome, Pope Leo XIV delivered an inspirational address to over 6,000 seminarians from around the world. Emphasizing themes of joy, honesty, and vulnerability, his message calls future priests to live with transparency and a spirit of service. The Jubilee of Seminarians marks both a celebration and a time for deep renewal, aiming to strengthen vocations and foster hope for the future of the global Catholic priesthood.
June 24, 2025
On September 7, 2025, the Catholic Church will canonize Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati together during the Vatican’s Jubilee Year of Hope. The event, led by Pope Leo XIV, highlights the relevance of these young modern saints as role models for youth, combining digital evangelization and social action. Their joint canonization underscores the Church’s message of hope and holistic holiness in contemporary times.
June 23, 2025
On June 22, 2025, Pope Leo XIV presided over the Solemnity of Corpus Christi in Rome, leading Mass and a Eucharistic procession. The event highlighted the theological and spiritual significance of the Eucharist, the importance of community worship, and the call for Catholics to embody Christ’s love through charity and unity.
June 22, 2025