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Pope Leo mourns victims in Middle East, prays for peace

Pope Leo XIV expresses his profound sorrow for the victims of bombings in the Middle East, especially children and Fr. Pierre El-Rahi, a Maronite priest killed in Lebanon. 

Pope Leo's itinerary published for visit to Principality of Monaco

The visit of Pope Leo XIV to the European city-state on March 28 will last about nine hours. The Pope is scheduled to meet Prince Albert II, then the Catholic ... 

Synod releases Final Report of Study Group on women in the Church

The General Secretariat of the Synod publishes the third Final Report of the Study Groups, which is from Study Group No. 5 on 'Women’s participation in the life ... 

Cardinal Sako resigns as Chaldean Patriarch of Baghdad

Cardinal Louis Raphaël Sako, whose resignation as the Chaldean Patriarch of Baghdad has been accepted by Pope Leo XIV, issues a letter reflecting on his years ... 

Women in the Church: 'We have a particular role to play'

The Australian and British Embassies to the Holy See host an event dedicated to bringing women students from around the world together to encourage them on ... 

Good Shepherd Sisters warn civilians paying highest price in Middle East

The Good Shepherd Sisters warn that civilians in Lebanon and across the Middle East are paying the highest price, as violence escalates in Iran and the region. 

Vietnamese nuns serve leprosy affected victims, in faith and charity

As Hansen's disease continues to afflict thousands of people in Vietnam, religious sisters offer remarkable examples of hidden compassion and resilience. 

Ghana Catholic Bishops institute annual Mass towards the beatification of Cardinal Peter Dery

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) has issued a pastoral directive to priests to celebrate Holy Mass on every year on the 7 Marchfor the cause of the ... 

Benki Piyãko, Brazilian indigenous spiritual leader awarded Niwano Peace Prize

The Niwano Peace Foundation announces its 43rd Niwano Peace Prize is awarded to Mr. Benki Piyãko, an Indigenous spiritual leader of the Ashaninka People in ... 

Vatican & World News 10.03.2026

-   Pope Leo XIV expresses his sorrow for the death of a Maronite priest killed in Lebanon while he was assisting a parishioner -   The ... 

English Africa 10.03.2026