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Democratic Republic of Congo: ‘Magnifica Humanitas’—A Synodal language in a conflict zone

The first encyclical of Pope Leo XIV, Magnifica Humanitas’, published on 26 May 2026, links the pursuit of language as a tool for peace to the synodal journey of the Church. In an interview with Vatican News, Father Justin Nkunzi, president of the Justice and Peace Commission in the Archdiocese of Bukavu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)—a region scarred by violent conflicts—explains how this language can become an instrument of peace not only in the DRC but in the whole Great Lakes

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Italian priest relives Pope Leo’s historic pastoral visit to Acerra

Fr. Luigi Pugliese, an Italian priest who serves as the Rector of the Marian Shrine in Acerra, near Naples, shares his hopes for the impact of Pope Leo XIV’s visit on May 23 to the area.

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Pope Leo pays tribute to Jérôme Lejeune, defender of human dignity

Pope Leo XIV meets with the members of the Jérôme Lejeune Foundation, and praises the French pediatrician and founder of modern genetics as a man who defended life and human dignity in favor of the common good.

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Vatican Radio takes part in European media summit in Prague

The 96th General Assembly of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is set to open in Prague, Czechia, on June 24, bringing together 113 public radio and television broadcasters from 56 countries, including Vatican Radio, one of the EBU’s founding members.

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Nugget of Wisdom from Fr. Ivan's Homily

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time Modern culture faces a quiet crisis of conviction, where the line between faith and social conformity has blurred.  True faith is no longer tested just by public declarations, but by the courage...

St. Aloysius Gonzaga, Pray for Us! (June 21)

Born in 16th-century Italy, Aloysius spent much time in prayer from a young age.  He joined the Jesuits at age 18 and served in a Milan hospital during the plague of 1587.  He eventually contracted the plague and died at the...

Cleveland father and son live out sacrificial faith after mother’s near-death illness

The pair spoke with EWTN News about how their faith inspires them to be men who make it their mission to love as Jesus loves, and about how they hope to inspire others to do the same.

US-Iran talks underway in Switzerland

Talks about the details of a long-term peace deal to end the war between the United States and Iran have begun in Switzerland.

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‘The Church needs her sons’: Catholic podcast hosts call men to embrace fatherhood and faith

Samuel Blair and Jason Angelette are fathers and husbands who share their knowledge and experiences on navigating life as Catholic men and leaders of their families on "The Point Man Podcast."

Pope Leo XIV: Contemplation makes Christians credible witnesses

At the Angelus, the pope urged the faithful to make room for silence before God and said "no one can turn a blind eye" to refugees seeking safety.