- On the second day of his apostolic journey, Pope Leo XIV prays at Istanbul’s Cathedral and visits a care home for the elderly - He travels to Iznik, the site of ancient Nicea, to commemorate the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council in the Church’s history - We look back at that Council which proclaimed the Creed which is recited by Christians around the world
- Pope Leo arrives in Ankara for the first leg of his apostolic visit to Türkiye and Lebanon - In his first public event – the meeting with authorities – he describes Türkiye as a place of diversity where uniformity would be an impoverishment - We hear from some of those waiting to welcome him
- Pope Leo prepares to depart for his Apostolic Journey to Türkiye and Lebanon, the first foreign visit of his pontificate - We speak to Bishop Massimiliano Palinuro, the Apostolic Vicar of Istanbul, about the anticipation ahead of the Pope’s arrival - At one of his last official events in Rome before his departure, Pope Leo reflects on the mystery of life and our need for hope
- The director of the Holy See Press Office briefs journalists ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s apostolic visit to Türkiye and Lebanon - As U.S. and Russian mediators meet in Abu Dhabi to discuss a peace plan for Ukraine, attacks between the warring nations continue to wreak death and destruction - The Bishop of Kontagora in Nigeria says the Church in the country is asking for prayers and unity as a wave of violence and kidnappings puts everyone to the test
- European leaders say the proposed U.S. 28-point framework for peace in Ukraine requires additional work - Gunmen kidnap more than 300 staff and students at a school in northern Nigeria - Pope Leo XIV reflects on the legacy of Dorothy Day, who rose to the challenges of her time and took a stand
- Pope Leo speaks to Italian bishops on his day trip to Assisi. - A massive Russian attack on Ukraine left at least 25 people dead in several cities. - The Maronite archbishop of Beirut reflects on the upcoming papal trip to Lebanon and what message of hope he hopes the Pope will bring to the Christians there.
- Pope Leo calls on religious orders to build communities that respect the dignity of every human person - Observers at COP30 say they are concerned about a perceived lack of significant action and funding - More than thirty people were killed when a bridge collapsed at a cobalt mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo
- Pope Leo celebrates Mass on the World Day of the Poor. - Caritas Internationalis secretary general speaks on the sidelines of COP30 about the connection between climate change and conflict in the world today. - One woman is fundraising to help those affected by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica through an island-inspired supper.
- The Bishops of the United States send a “Special Message” assuring immigrants of their solidarity and calling for reform of the nation’s immigration laws - Pope Leo warns that children are at risk of manipulation by artificial intelligence - We speak to Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David of the Philippines about his concern regarding the limited progress he says the COP30 climate change conference has made so far
- Israeli settlers attack Palestinian villagers in the West Bank - Indian bishops call for unity in the wake of deadly violence in Islamabad and New Delhi - Pope Leo XIV highlights the importance of fraternity in our lives and in the world
- Iraq holds its first parliamentary elections under a new electoral system - A month into the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, reports suggests that hundreds of Palestinians have died in continued Israeli bombardments - At an event in northern Italy, Cardinal Tagle urges young people to be attentive to the suffering of others and stresses the importance of religions as tools for peace
- The United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP30 begins in Belém, Brazil. - Two archbishops in Tanzania celebrate Masses in honor of the victims of the post-election violence and their families. - Pope Leo encourages healthcare professionals to ensure that AI does not replace interpersonal relationships in the field of medicine.