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As the one year countdown to World Youth Day Seoul 2027 begins on August 3, the Local Organizing Committee shares its progress in preparing the city to welcome young pilgrims from across the world and will release the official theme song and launch a tree planting initiative. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-07/world-youth-day-seoul-preparations-theme-song-tree-planting.html

As the ruling party in the country votes to make voluntary assisted dying accessible through online consultations, Archbishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney argues this idea of “telehealth” has turned into “teledeath” and pushes for protections for Catholic healthcare institutions. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-07/sydney-archbishop-church-must-offer-alternatives-to-euthanasia.html

The Holy See Press Office releases the schedule for Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Assisi on August 6th, where he will celebrate Mass with the young people participating in the “Go! Franciscan Youth Meeting 2026.” Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-07/pope-st-francis-assisi-young-people-mass-august-castel-gandolfo.html

Thai Bishop Peter Suphot Roeksujarit is installed in the Diocese of Chiang Mai during a Mass concelebrated by bishops from across Thailand in the presence of the Apostolic Nuncio to Thailand and the Adjunct Secretary and Administrator of the Dicastery for Evangelization, Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-07/thailand-bishop-ordination-chiang-mai-diocese.html

One of Zimbabwe’s oldest Catholic sodalities, the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (MSHJ) guild, is now beginning to take root in the Catholic Diocese of Hwange 60 years after its inception in the country. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/africa/news/2026-07/zimbabwe-sacred-heart-of-jesus-lay-association-taking-root-in-t.html

Pope Leo XIV grants an interview to American broadcaster NBC and highlights the importance of immigration to the history of the United States, hinting that he could visit the country of his birth in the next couple of years. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-07/pope-leo-xiv-interview-nbc-immigration-united-states.html

Talitha Kum International releases their 2025 Annual Report, revealing how human trafficking is growing hand-in-hand with the rise of technology: online exploitation and scams have become a 21st century means of entrapping people. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-07/human-trafficking-modern-talitha-kum-annual-report-2025.html

The Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa, created by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) to support the Catholic Church on a continent where the Church faces severe hardships and difficulty meeting its pastoral needs, provides American Catholics with an opportunity to join Pope Leo in supporting the Church in Africa. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-07/us-bishops-invite-support-for-the-church-in-africa-solidarity.html

After an image of Our Lady was defaced and the outdoor altar of St. James Church set alight, the parish of Medjugorje in Bosnia and Herzegovina urges the faithful not to repay evil with evil. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-07/medjugorje-parish-condemns-vandalism-urges-forgiveness.html

Pope Leo XIV encourages communicators at a seminar in Chile to promote communication that, in “the face of the new opportunities offered by technological development, knows how to safeguard the dignity of the human person." Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-07/pope-leo-message-university-chile-seminar-ai-challenges.html

After six days of prayer, formation, fraternity, and testimonies, the sixth National Youth Days of Cameroon concluded last Sunday in the Diocese of Bertoua. The Apostolic Nuncio to Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea, Archbishop José Avelino Bettencourt, who presided over the closing Mass, delivered a message of hope to the youth, inviting them to discover Jesus, the hidden treasure. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/africa/news/2026-07/cameroonian-youths-celebrate-a-week-of-festivities-prayer-and-c.html

An international choir of children and young people from crisis-affected parts of the world will come together with Pope Leo XIV and Andrea Bocelli to dedicate time to praying for peace at Borgo Laudato si’ on July 29, using music as a universal language of peace. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-07/concert-for-peace-pope-bocelli-children-crisis-borgo-laudato-si.html

After a minivan drove at high speed into a crowd at an event in Berlin, the local Church, German leaders, and EU authorities are expressing their opposition to hatred and calling for the defense of freedom. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-07/german-bishop-condemns-hate-crime-in-berlin.html

On the occasion of the Sixth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, held yesterday on the feast of 'Jesus' grandparents' Saints Joachim and Anne, Vatican News speaks with Vittorio Scelzo, head of the pastoral care of the elderly at the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life, who reflects on the precious value of elderly people and the grandparents. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-07/world-day-grandparents-and-elderly-interview-vittorio-scelzo.html

In his Angelus address from Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV reflected on the Kingdom of God as a treasure that transforms lives, calling Christians to recognise what truly matters. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-07/pope-leo-xiv-angelus-castel-gandolfo-kingdom-god.html

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle and Cardinal Jose Advincula urged Catholics at the 12th Philippine Conference on the New Evangelization to embrace authentic friendship and patient accompaniment as essential paths to evangelization, Christian discipleship, and communion. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-07/conference-manila-evangelization-cardinal-tagle.html

In a video message for the Brazilian Catholic music festival, Halleluya, Pope Leo encourages young people to transform their youth into a force for evangelization, in order for others to get to know Jesus, answers people’s “deepest longings, revealing to every person the truth about themselves.” Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-07/pope-leo-brazil-young-people-halleluya-festival-music-catholic.html

As the Church celebrates the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Marion Nguyen, OSB, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: “The Treasure Hidden Twice." Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-07/gospel-reflection-abbot-marion-17th-sunday-ordinary-time.html

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Christophe-Zakhia El-Kassis as the Holy See's new Permanent Observer to the United Nations in New York, where he will represent the Holy See at the UN headquarters. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-07/pope-permanent-observer-holy-see-new-york-archbishop-el-kassis.html

Pope Leo invites Bishops gathered in Jakarta, Indonesia, for the 12th Plenary Assembly of the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences to be an ever greater sign of God's presence in their various countries, as they discuss the important issues affecting the life and future of the Catholic Church in Asia. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-07/pope-leo-xiv-video-message-fabc-12th-plenary-assembly-jakarta.html

In an interview with Vatican Media, Cardinal Tarcisius Isao Kikuchi of Tokyo, Secretary General of the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences, reflects on the fruits of the FABC Plenary Assembly, highlighting faith, the protection of human dignity, and an urgent pastoral response to migration as shared priorities for the Church across Asia. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-07/cardinal-kikuchi-of-tokyo-interview-23-july-2026.html

Ten years ago, on 26 July 2016, Father Jacques Hamel, pastor of the parish of Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray in northern France, was murdered while celebrating Mass. Two terrorists who had pledged allegiance to the so-called Islamic State slit his throat. One member of the congregation who was attending Mass was also seriously injured. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-07/france-ten-years-since-murder-father-jacques-hamel-interview.html

Kenya’s Bishop of Embu Diocese and Vice Chair of the Commission for Youth at the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB), Peter Kemani, says young people in the AMECEA region are seeking answers, inclusion, involvement and want to participate as serious collaborators, including in the Church’s leadership structures. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/africa/news/2026-07/church-ready-to-meet-africa-s-young-people-where-they-are-say-a.html

At the end of his six-day mission to Ukraine, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher reflects on the resilience of a people "willing to suffer for freedom and peace." Speaking to Vatican Media, the Holy See's Secretary for Relations with States recalls those who have "lost everything," reiterates the Holy See's commitment to humanitarian efforts and peace, and says Pope Leo XIV takes seriously the invitation to visit Ukraine when the time and circumstances can be "as fruitful as possible." Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-07/archbishop-gallagher-ukraine-papal-envoy-war-faith-hope-intervie.html

The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) Report, prepared by five UN agencies, reveals that nearly eight percent of the world's population experienced hunger last year and that, despite documented improvements, the phenomenon still affects nearly 650 million people worldwide. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/world/news/2026-07/fao-report-645-million-people-faced-hunger-in-2025.html

Bishop Joseph Chang Yanfeng was ordained July 22 to lead the Diocese of Chifeng in Inner Mongolia, continuing episcopal appointments made under the provisional accord.

The pontiff left Castel Gandolfo on July 22, where he was on vacation, to visit a major pilgrimage site nearby.

The Vatican issued the pontiff's letter on July 22 to mark the 70th anniversary of the Conference of Major Superiors of Men in the United States.

After more than a century, Aleppo bids farewell to the sisters of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary, who have long been associated with education, social service, and humanitarian work in the city.

Once known as a sinful woman, Mary Magdalene became the Apostle to the Apostles and the first witness to the Resurrection.

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) will deliver kits of prepackaged food and hygiene kits for up to 700 Cuban families.

Formerly served by the Discalced Carmelites, the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel has been elevated to an archdiocesan shrine and has seen an increase in the number of pilgrims.

The Catholic Church’s social services arm in the country reports that its operations are in a transitional phase, as it shifts from immediate assistance to the recovery of those who lost everything.

Caritas Bangladesh and Jinde Charities in China are providing aid after devastating flooding.

Two border bishops have expressed support for legislation that would block the government from taking diocesan land by eminent domain for border fence construction.

Representatives of the International Union of Superiors General met with Queen Camilla to share the impact of their work over the past year, particularly with vulnerable women and girls.

Prosecutors allege the former bishop of Broome hosted alcohol-fueled parties for young aboriginal men at Church-owned properties. Saunders has pleaded not guilty to all 26 charges.

Alessandro Banfi, curator of Pope Leo XIV’s new book, “Disarmed and Disarming: Peace Is a Gift,” speaks to Vatican News about the importance of collecting the Pope’s words on this topic and how the power of his message lies in the Gospel. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-07/pope-leo-peace-alessandro-banfi-curation-book-disarmament.html

The pontiff invoked Bob Dylan and others in the book “Disarmed and Disarming: Peace Is a Gift,” which was published in Italian on July 21.

Franciscan University of Steubenville plants flag as first chapter.

In light of several recent immigration enforcement encounters resulting in the loss of life, US Bishops Daniel E. Garcia and Brendan J. Cahill issue a pastoral reflection calling for immigration enforcement that always respects the God-given dignity of every person and rejecting the dehumanization of immigrants. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-07/us-bishops-immigration-enforcement-must-respect-human-life.html

The bishop said "we will never submit" to "the culture of death" as the Catholic diocese and religious sisters argue that their faith prevents them from participating in physician-assisted suicide.

In a joint statement, Bishops Daniel García and Brendan Cahill called for the application of immigration law in a humane manner and with respect for fundamental human rights.

80-year-old Bishop Juan Abelardo Mata has been missing for 19 days.

The walls of the colonial era church are still standing, but the roof collapsed into the nave. The parish priest estimated restoring the church will cost $2 million.

“Children are the most rewarding thing,“ Vance said in an interview earlier this year.

U.S. bishops released resources including posters, homily notes, social media files, and ideas for celebrating and promoting natural family planning.

The decision was announced at the 21st Plenary Assembly of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa.

The pontiff visited the Benedictine Abbey of Montecassino on July 20 from Castel Gandolfo, where he is on vacation.

The pontiff will personally present the Villanova University-sponsored award at the International Sustainability Conference Oct. 12–15.

Free time during summer vacation can increase the risk of falling into pornography use, but a change in routine can also become an opportunity to leave the habit behind.

President Donald Trump declared on Monday that the latest American strikes had hit Iran "very hard," casting the assault as retribution for three US servicemen killed in the region in recent days. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/world/news/2026-07/us-strikes-iran-for-ninth-consecutive-night.html

On the final day of his visit to Ukraine, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher meets President Volodymyr Zelensky and acting Foreign Minister Andrij Sybiha in Kyiv, visits the Maidan memorial, and holds talks with the All-Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-07/archbishop-gallagher-ukraine-papal-envoy-maidan-meetings.html

The bishops support grant rules that restrict funding for gender ideology and call for strengthening rules on abortion and religious freedom. They oppose restrictions related to migrants.

During the opening Mass for the plenary assembly of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa, Cardinal Czerny encourages Christians to patiently change the world by allowing the Holy Spirit to act within them and thus bring communion. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-07/cardinal-czerny-amecea-eastern-africa-hope-communion-mass.html

For five decades, the Steubenville Youth Conference has helped over a million young people encounter Jesus Christ.

The Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal, a new international honor created by Villanova University to recognize outstanding leadership in sustainability and integral human development, will debut at the 2026 Villanova International Sustainability Conference in Rome and Castel Gandolfo and be presented by the Holy Father himself. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-07/pope-leo-to-present-medal-on-sustainability-named-for-him.html

Torres stands out for his Catholic faith within the Spanish national team, alongside coach Luis de la Fuente.

“We express our spiritual closeness to all those affected, to those who have lost their homes, and to those generously participating in rescue, care, and relief efforts,” Bishop Carlos García said.

Carlos Márquez, auxiliary bishop of Caracas, Venezuela, explained that God’s promise is not to eliminate suffering but that amid pain, he will not abandon us.

Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher prayed for peace in Ukraine at the Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Berdychiv, assuring the faithful of Pope Leo XIV’s spiritual closeness and urging them never to lose hope in God. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-07/gallagher-in-berdychiv-prayer-peace-our-lady-of-mount-carmel.html

At the Sunday Angelus in Castel Gandolfo, the pontiff said God’s kingdom grows quietly through smallness, patience and service rather than spectacle or power.

Through her own spiritual journey seeking God, Mother María Elena Martínez founded a community and a retreat movement that is touching the lives of thousands of young people in Latin America.

As her cause for sainthood moves forward, discover (or rediscover!) the writings of Sigrid Undset, a Nobel prize-winning author and Catholic convert.

Authorities originally detained the suspect in June after he resisted arrest in connection with the investigation.

After noting the benefits of sports for athletes and fans, Bishop José Munilla of Spain pointed out the pitfalls of exaggerating their value and turning the game and star players into idols.

Bishop Robert Barron urged Catholics to follow Sheen’s example of faithful evangelization as thousands are expected in St. Louis for Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s beatification.

While Pope Leo “has an endless list” of prayer intentions, the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network helps him choose 12 to offer each month of the year, according to Father Cristóbal Fones, SJ.

Holy Family Church in Auburn, New York, is facing a possible sale to developers if local Catholics cannot provide a financial plan to the Holy See.

During his Angelus, Pope Leo says God's Kingdom grows quietly through humility, patience and love rather than power, urging Christians to trust in His hidden work and become "small seeds of the Gospel" in the world. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-07/pope-god-s-kingdom-grows-quietly-through-love-not-power.html

Women harmed by abortion drugs are rallying behind Rosalie Markezich, a survivor of a forced abortion and a leading voice in an ongoing lawsuit against the federal government.

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

“The U.S. Catholic bishops have repeatedly called for enforcement efforts that are targeted, proportional, and humane,” said Archbishop Joe Vásquez of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.

A Scottish teacher fights discrimination, Christians face heightened attacks in Egypt, Filipino bishops pledge to end mental health stigma, and more in this week’s Catholic world news roundup.

A priest identified as Enrique “N” has been arrested for alleged sexual abuse of a minor girl based on a preliminary investigation. The Archdiocese of Mexico has initiated a canonical investigation.

Catholic and Orthodox bishops discussed steps toward unity and the importance of cooperation and friendly dialogue.

As the United Kingdom moves to select its seventh prime minister in a decade, how might Andy Burnham’s Catholic roots affect his leadership?

Wildfires in Canada and Minnesota have spread smoke over much of the country, reducing air quality and visibility in major U.S. cities.

Cardinal John Onaiyekan has challenged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to intensify efforts to end kidnapping and other violent crimes in Nigeria in the face of worsening insecurity.

Canadian bioethicist Moira McQueen says the case illustrates how separating conception, pregnancy, and parenthood among different people can create conflicts that no contract can fully prevent.

Four of Switzerland’s largest Christian bodies say the government abolished the clergy’s military service exemption without consulting them, a move one bishop called “a lack of respect for society.”

“I have decided to file a complaint against the men who caused my daughter so much harm. I am doing this because I feel that is what she wanted,” said Yolanda Ramos, the mother of of Noelia Castillo.

More than 1,000 girls in Pakistan are forcibly married and converted to Islam each year, Alliance Defending Freedom International’s Kelsey Zorzi said.

Thirteen years ago, former Spanish soccer star David Silva thanked the Blessed Mother after Spain won the 2010 World Cup.

“We regret that this briefing was uploaded to our website without going through the established internal review processes,” Amnesty International UK said.

Bishop Antonio Santarsiero Rosa denied accusations of sexual abuse that surfaced in April. He submitted his resignation as bishop when he turned 75 in June and the pope accepted it as of July 15.

Religious nationalism, state control, terrorism, authoritarianism, and limits on women are among drivers of rising persecution globally, the International Christian Concern (ICC) report said.

Cardinal Seán O’Malley discussed ways in which Catholics and Orthodox Christians can build closer bonds. Archbishop Flavio Pace discussed ongoing Vatican efforts to help bring about unity.

As the Church celebrates the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jenny Kraska offers her thoughts on the day's liturgical readings, reflecting on the theme, "The Wheat, the Weeds, and the Weekend.” Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-07/lord-s-day-reflection-kraska-16th-sunday-ordinary-time-gospel.html

The diocese also will seek to remove Father Jeffrey Nowak from the clerical state.

The pontiff, who is on vacation at the lakeside town, will attend a classical concert in his honor on July 18.

The declaration was signed on July 16, marking the conclusion of a three-day Vatican summit on AI security risks.

“The pope normally speaks as a head of the Church,” papal expert Father Roberto Regoli told EWTN News.

The former head of the Vatican’s liturgy office told the European Parliament that ambiguous language risks turning international agreements into “instruments of perversion and of silent power.”

The beatification Mass for Archbishop Fulton Sheen is set for 2 p.m. CT on Sept. 24 at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis. Tickets cost $15 to $25.

Giovanni Boscia will succeed Gian Franco Mammì in managing the daily operations of the Institute for the Works of Religion.

With U.S. and Mexican authorities reducing the migration flow and organized crime getting into the extortion business, migrants have been seeking alternative ways to get to the U.S border.

In a recent pastoral letter, Bishop Hieronymus Emusugut Joya of the Diocese of Maralal in northern Kenya, says he conducted assessments and financial before making his decisions.

After 14 years of silence, Byzantine hymns in Syria’s central town of Ghassaniyeh bear witness to the return of liturgical celebrations.

Haiti climbed to No. 5 on the International Rescue Committee’s 2026 emergency watch list, which ranks the top 20 countries facing the world’s most severe humanitarian crises.

According to First Liberty Institute, Arkansas ranks first among all 50 states for protecting religious liberty, while New York ranks last.

Four years after the National Eucharistic Revival began, Bishop Thomas Paprocki says Catholics must unite belief in Christ’s real presence with moral life and worthy Communion.

What started out as a friendly match among local priests has grown into a tournament with priests from seven dioceses in Peru, an event that strengthens fraternity and is a seedbed for vocations.

The vote, ending an unusual parliamentary stalemate between the National Assembly and the Senate, came three years after President Emmanuel Macron first opened the question to national debate.

He began reading the Bible and visiting a church every Sunday, eventually getting baptized.

The Diocese of Burlington, Vermont’s former bishop says there was “nothing nefarious” about the intent to shield diocesan assets from potential lawsuits.

Catholic anti-trafficking advocates urged Congress to pass legislation strengthening prevention efforts, expanding survivor protections, and combating online exploitation.

A new UNICEF analysis warns that the global economic shock triggered by the conflict in the Middle East could leave more than 23 million additional children at risk of monetary poverty by the end of the year, reversing years of progress and deepening inequality. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/world/news/2026-07/middle-east-conflict-threatens-to-drive-23-million-more-children.html

Upon announcing the appointment, Cardinal Carlos Aguiar noted that the basilica “holds a privileged place in the life of our local Church and in the hearts of millions of pilgrims.”

The thriving monastic community in Southern California has named Father John Caronan as its third abbot.

Work was slow and meticulous due to the complexity of the damage, but the two churches in the historic city center of Mexico City are now open to the faithful.

“More than 110,000 metric tons of U.S.-grown agricultural commodities” will be delivered under an agreement in principle between Catholic Relief Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

U.S. Catholic bishops and other Catholic organizations warned that IVF destroys human embryonic life and encouraged the department to support life-affirming fertility treatments instead.

EWTN News spoke to the journalist in February about his more than 50 years covering the Vatican.

Bishop Marc Aillet has warned ahead of France’s decisive final vote on July 15 that Catholic lawmakers who support the bill “will no longer be able to receive Communion.”

Church leaders applauded Iraq Prime Minister Ali Falih al Zaidi’s call for Christians and business leaders to return to their homeland but stressed the need for reform.

An anti-terrorism court sentenced a crane driver to 10 years for demolishing a church during the 2023 mob attacks, but Christian leaders warn one conviction falls far short of justice.

The July 14–16 summit is being held at the Borgo Laudato Si’ gardens at Castel Gandolfo.

The Bambino Gesù Pediatric Hospital — founded in 1869 — is made up of six facilities located across Rome and the Italian region of Lazio.

The society filed its appeal with the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith on July 11, arguing that under canon law the move suspends the recent excommunication decree.

Graham, 71, died on July 11, and pro-life groups pledged to continue legislative efforts he supported.

The Archdiocese of Chicago has withdrawn Father Michael Pfleger from ministry to review an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor in an instance that allegedly occurred more than 30 years ago.

From June 26 to July 5, the faithful from across the country traveled to the Basilica Shrine of the Divine Eternal Father to give thanks for answered prayers and present their intentions.

Like so many other buildings in the archdiocese, churches also suffered damage. Due to the danger from structural damage, Masses are being held outdoors.

After liturgical disputes in India nearly led to a schism in 2025, the Syro-Malabar community came together July 9–12 in Chicago to honor its 25th year as an official eparchy in the U.S.

The Chhattisgarh High Court dismissed as “premature” a challenge to a government order mandating Hindu prayers in schools, prompting concern from Christian leaders.

The apostolic nuncio to Great Britain, Archbishop Miguel Maury, has been in the Vatican's diplomatic service for nearly four decades.

Caritas Bangladesh is helping survivors with shelter, water, and sanitation after monsoon landslides struck Rohingya refugee camps in Cox's Bazar.

The new exhibit reflects a recent focus on promoting contemporary art at the Vatican.

Nobel laureates, international experts and scientists, religious leaders, and former heads of state and government gather at Rome's Capitoline Hill to sign the "Rome Declaration for an Unarmed and Disarming Peace" in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Nuclear Weapons. The joint appeal, in the face of immense challenges posed by nuclear weapons and AI, calls for renewed international cooperation. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/world/news/2026-07/global-nobel-laureates-assembly-sign-declaration-on-peace-ai.html

The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is bearing vocational fruit, with 26 of 45 former perpetual pilgrims discerning or pursuing priesthood, religious life, or other consecrated vocations.