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The Holy See calls for a response to organized crime that protects vulnerable people and places human dignity at the center of justice, with a focus on education and international cooperation. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-10/holy-see-un-vienna-transational-organized-crime-statement.html

The Autumn Plenary Assembly of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), held in Brussels from 12 to 16 October, concluded with a statement calling for Artificial Intelligence (AI) to be placed at the service of the human person, the common good and peace. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-10/comece-the-common-good-must-guide-technological-innovation.html

The week-long conference held at the Vatican from 7 October to 14 October 2026 brought together about 200 presidents of national Bishops’ Conferences and patriarchs of the Eastern Catholic Churches to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the apostolic exhortation, Amoris Laetitia. The Conference of Angola was represented by Archbishop Jose Manuel Imbamba, the Archbishop of Saurimo and the President of the Bishops' Conference of Angolam São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST). Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/africa/news/2026-10/angola-archbishop-imbamba-highlights-the-family-s-role-in-nurtu.html

In light of the social crisis and recent episodes of violence, the Church in France is calling for a response to the anxiety expressed by young people and those who feel marginalized or left behind. The Archbishop of Tours advocates for restoring democratic dialogue through intermediary institutions, and for broadening the public debate to include spiritual questions. For his part, the Archbishop of Lyon asserts that God is the guarantor of unity. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/world/news/2026-10/church-in-france-seeks-to-help-restore-a-sense-of-meaning.html

Speaking at an Ahimsa Day celebration at the British Parliament, Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad highlights the shared commitment of Jains and Catholics to nonviolence, urging religious communities to become bridges of peace in a world marked by conflict and division. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-10/cardinal-koovakad-nonviolence-is-a-courageous-commitment.html

Pope Leo XIV appoints 24 members of the International Theological Commission and renews the mandates of 6 others who served during its previous five-year term. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-10/pope-leo-xiv-appoints-members-international-theological-commissi.html