Bishop David Tencer of Reykjavik, Iceland, a Slovak Capuchin, reflects on four decades of priesthood, the Franciscan charism, and a rising Catholic community drawn from 172 countries.

Brother Tony Choukri, Guardian of the Franciscan Monastery of St. Joseph in Beirut, tells Vatican News about life under war and calls for peace, emphasising that “human beings are not an object, and death is neither a path nor a tool to change strategies, demography, or borders.”

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A final report from Study Group 3 of the Synod of Bishops underscores the need for the Church to engage the digital environment as a vital space for evangelization, dialogue, and pastoral accompaniment.

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The Israeli military said Monday it launched a “wide-scale” series of strikes on targets in Iran, escalating a conflict now entering its third week.

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The Holy See Press Office releases the logos and mottos for Pope Leo XIV's Apostolic Journey to Africa, on the same day as the official programme is released for his visits to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea.

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The Holy See Press Office informs journalists that Pope Leo XIV received a call from Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine, regarding recent developments in the Middle East conflict.

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The 11-day visit combines pastoral encounters with Catholic communities, meetings with political leaders and civil society, and symbolic gestures of interreligious dialogue and reconciliation.

Ahead of the Good Friday Collection for the Holy Land, Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti encourages all Catholics to offer what they can to help restore hope to the people who reside in the places where Jesus lived.

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The Holy See Press Office releases the programme for Pope Leo XIV's Apostolic Journey to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea, which takes place on April 13-23, 2026.

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Disturbed by the widespread demolition and repurposing of churches across the U.K., Samuel Leeds has launched a personal mission to purchase and restore these historic buildings.