Local Masses

Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, St. Petersburg (Pinellas County)

The Cathedral of St. Jude and the Chapel of Our Lady are open for the faithful to gather to pray for the eternal rest of Pope Francis.

A Mass for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis will be celebrated today April 21, 2025 at 11:00am.

St. Michael the Archangel, Clearwater (Pinellas County)

The Memorial Mass for our Holy Father, Pope Francis, is this Wednesday, April 30th at 7pm. All are welcome to attend. Please note, Benediction will start at 6pm not 6:30pm.

St. Paul Catholic Church, Tampa (Hillsborough County)

St. Paul Catholic Church is open for the faithful to gather to pray for the eternal rest of Pope Francis.

A Mass for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis will be celebrated tonight, April 21, 2025, at 7:00pm.

Christ the King, Tampa (Hillsborough County)

Daily Mass today, April 21, 2025 in the church as we pray for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis.

Nativity, Brandon (Hillsborough County)

A memorial Mass for Pope Francis will be celebrated on Thursday, April 24th at 6:00 pm.

Our Lady of the Rosary, Land O’ Lakes (Pasco County)

A Memorial Mass for Pope Francis will take place on Wednesday, April 30 at 5:30pm.

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini (Hernando County)

We will celebrate a Special Mass in Memoriam of Our Pope Wednesday, April 30th at 7 pm.

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SECAM, the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar, officially opens its 20th Plenary Assembly in Kigali, Rwanda. The event brings together not only bishops from all over the continent, but also the Rwandan Prime Minister and representatives from other continents—Asia, Latin America, North America, and Europe

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SECAM, the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar, officially opens its 20th Plenary Assembly in Kigali, Rwanda. The event brings together not only bishops from all over the continent, but also the Rwandan Prime Minister and representatives from other continents—Asia, Latin America, North America, and Europe

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Posted: August 1, 2025, 11:30 am

Religious sisters in Malawi are helping the local population build a better life with the support of the US non-profit organisation ‘Watts of Love,’ whose work has improved the lives of entire communities through solar light and education.

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Religious sisters in Malawi are helping the local population build a better life with the support of the US non-profit organisation ‘Watts of Love,’ whose work has improved the lives of entire communities through solar light and education.

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Posted: August 1, 2025, 11:19 am

Young Austrians participating in the Jubilee of Young People express their joy of being together to look toward Jesus, when often "one stands alone in faith," and reflect that while of course examining how to work toward peace on global issues is a priority, that they also are discussing issues 'closer to home' including in one's family and community.

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Young Austrians participating in the Jubilee of Young People express their joy of being together to look toward Jesus, when often "one stands alone in faith," and reflect that while of course examining how to work toward peace on global issues is a priority, that they also are discussing issues 'closer to home' including in one's family and community.

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Posted: August 1, 2025, 9:11 am

Rome welcomes one million young people to celebrate their Jubilee event in three key locations: St. Peter’s Basilica, the Circus Maximus, and the Calatrava Sail at Tor Vergata.

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Rome welcomes one million young people to celebrate their Jubilee event in three key locations: St. Peter’s Basilica, the Circus Maximus, and the Calatrava Sail at Tor Vergata.

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Posted: August 1, 2025, 8:42 am

From 10:30am to 6:00pm, the Circus Maximus, the ancient Roman arena, will be an open-air confessional for young people wishing to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation as part of the Holy Year celebrations. For the occasion, the Youcat Foundation will distribute 10,000 copies of a text on the subject.

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From 10:30am to 6:00pm, the Circus Maximus, the ancient Roman arena, will be an open-air confessional for young people wishing to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation as part of the Holy Year celebrations. For the occasion, the Youcat Foundation will distribute 10,000 copies of a text on the subject.

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Posted: August 1, 2025, 8:31 am

Arriving in Rome with some young people—refugees in Europe with their families due to the civil war that broke out in 2011—the Franciscan friar of the Custody of the Holy Land shares with Vatican Media the difficulties faced by the parish of St. Francis of Assisi following recent attacks. However, he also bears witness to the 'daily miracle' of a living Christian community of over 1,200 faithful, who continue to persevere with faith and hope.

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Arriving in Rome with some young people—refugees in Europe with their families due to the civil war that broke out in 2011—the Franciscan friar of the Custody of the Holy Land shares with Vatican Media the difficulties faced by the parish of St. Francis of Assisi following recent attacks. However, he also bears witness to the 'daily miracle' of a living Christian community of over 1,200 faithful, who continue to persevere with faith and hope.

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Posted: August 1, 2025, 7:43 am

40,000 young Italians gather in St. Peter’s Square for the Jubilee event “You are Peter”, dedicated to peacemaking. They hear from Cardinal Zuppi and the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa.

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40,000 young Italians gather in St. Peter’s Square for the Jubilee event “You are Peter”, dedicated to peacemaking. They hear from Cardinal Zuppi and the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa.

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Posted: July 31, 2025, 8:47 pm

To mark the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, "Care for Aging Sisters Association Kenya" (CASAK) paid a heartfelt visit to the elderly sisters of the Assumption Sisters congregation in Nairobi’s Lang’ata.

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To mark the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, "Care for Aging Sisters Association Kenya" (CASAK) paid a heartfelt visit to the elderly sisters of the Assumption Sisters congregation in Nairobi’s Lang’ata.

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Posted: July 31, 2025, 4:12 pm

The Holy See and the Italian Republic have signed an agreement to build an agrivoltaic plant in the Vatican’s Santa Maria di Galeria area just outside of Rome, aiming to supply Vatican City State with renewable energy.

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The Holy See and the Italian Republic have signed an agreement to build an agrivoltaic plant in the Vatican’s Santa Maria di Galeria area just outside of Rome, aiming to supply Vatican City State with renewable energy.

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Posted: July 31, 2025, 11:20 am

Pope Leo XIV appoints Fr Richard Anthony D’Souza, S.J., as Director of the Vatican Observatory. The astronomist succeeds Br Guy Consolmagno, S.J, whose 10-year mandate expires in September.

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Pope Leo XIV appoints Fr Richard Anthony D’Souza, S.J., as Director of the Vatican Observatory. The astronomist succeeds Br Guy Consolmagno, S.J, whose 10-year mandate expires in September.

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Posted: July 31, 2025, 10:36 am

Pope Leo paves the way for St John Henry Newman to be formally declared a “Doctor of the Church”.

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Pope Leo paves the way for St John Henry Newman to be formally declared a “Doctor of the Church”.

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Posted: July 31, 2025, 10:08 am

During a three-day conference, UN member states debate how to establish peace between Israel and Palestine, with the Holy See Permanent Observer arguing that lasting peace can be found only in the two-state solution.

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During a three-day conference, UN member states debate how to establish peace between Israel and Palestine, with the Holy See Permanent Observer arguing that lasting peace can be found only in the two-state solution.

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Posted: July 31, 2025, 9:13 am

The head of the Commission for Youth of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church is in Rome with thousands of young people celebrating their Jubilee. He speaks of the power of witness in particular of young Ukrainians from warfront regions.

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The head of the Commission for Youth of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church is in Rome with thousands of young people celebrating their Jubilee. He speaks of the power of witness in particular of young Ukrainians from warfront regions.

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Posted: July 30, 2025, 4:58 pm

The bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) are following with concern the wave of vandalism in the Angolan capital, which has already resulted in five deaths and more than 1,000 arrests.

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The bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) are following with concern the wave of vandalism in the Angolan capital, which has already resulted in five deaths and more than 1,000 arrests.

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Posted: July 30, 2025, 4:51 pm

The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) is meeting in Kigali, Rwanda, for its 20th Plenary Assembly, which will focus on the theme “Christ, Source of Hope, Reconciliation, and Peace.”

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The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) is meeting in Kigali, Rwanda, for its 20th Plenary Assembly, which will focus on the theme “Christ, Source of Hope, Reconciliation, and Peace.”

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Posted: July 30, 2025, 1:28 pm

A UN human rights lawyer speaks to Vatican News about the famine emergency in Gaza and the need for nations to act immediately to save the population, including 320,000 children, before it is too late.

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A UN human rights lawyer speaks to Vatican News about the famine emergency in Gaza and the need for nations to act immediately to save the population, including 320,000 children, before it is too late.

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Posted: July 30, 2025, 12:16 pm

30 July marks the UN’s world day against trafficking in humans and organizations like Talitha Kum, the Pope John XXIII Community, and the UNODC release reports on the current situation.

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30 July marks the UN’s world day against trafficking in humans and organizations like Talitha Kum, the Pope John XXIII Community, and the UNODC release reports on the current situation.

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Posted: July 30, 2025, 11:21 am

The Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue promotes and supervises relations with members and groups of non-Christian religions, with the exception of Judaism. Following the method and criteria of dialogue established by the Second Vatican Council, and reached a milestone with the signing of the Document on Human Fraternity in 2019.

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The Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue promotes and supervises relations with members and groups of non-Christian religions, with the exception of Judaism. Following the method and criteria of dialogue established by the Second Vatican Council, and reached a milestone with the signing of the Document on Human Fraternity in 2019.

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Posted: July 30, 2025, 10:01 am

At the conclusion of his General Audience, Pope Leo XIV remembers the imminent 50-year anniversary of the signing of the Helsinki Accords, stressing, 'Today more than ever, it is essential to preserve the 'spirit of Helsinki' to persevere in dialogue, to strengthen cooperation, and to make diplomacy the privileged path.'

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At the conclusion of his General Audience, Pope Leo XIV remembers the imminent 50-year anniversary of the signing of the Helsinki Accords, stressing, 'Today more than ever, it is essential to preserve the 'spirit of Helsinki' to persevere in dialogue, to strengthen cooperation, and to make diplomacy the privileged path.'

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Posted: July 30, 2025, 9:09 am

In the wake of the deadly attack on a church in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Pope Leo XIV launches an impassioned appeal for all efforts to be made to prevent such tragedies, and reassures all Christians suffering violence and persecution that he is praying for them.

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In the wake of the deadly attack on a church in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Pope Leo XIV launches an impassioned appeal for all efforts to be made to prevent such tragedies, and reassures all Christians suffering violence and persecution that he is praying for them.

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Posted: July 30, 2025, 9:06 am

During his wednesday General Audience, Pope Leo encourages the faithful to learn to speak properly, using words that heal and not hurt.

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During his wednesday General Audience, Pope Leo encourages the faithful to learn to speak properly, using words that heal and not hurt.

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Posted: July 30, 2025, 8:11 am

At the opening of the Jubilee of Youth, the Holy Father welcomes young people to St. Peter’s Square, inviting them to pray for peace: “Let us walk together with our faith in Jesus Christ.”

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At the opening of the Jubilee of Youth, the Holy Father welcomes young people to St. Peter’s Square, inviting them to pray for peace: “Let us walk together with our faith in Jesus Christ.”

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Posted: July 29, 2025, 10:08 pm

Pope Leo XIV releases his prayer intention for August, 2025, inviting us to pray “that societies avoid internal conflicts due to ethnic, political, religious or ideological reasons” and encouraging us to “seek paths of dialogue” and “respond to conflict with gestures of fraternity.”

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Pope Leo XIV releases his prayer intention for August, 2025, inviting us to pray “that societies avoid internal conflicts due to ethnic, political, religious or ideological reasons” and encouraging us to “seek paths of dialogue” and “respond to conflict with gestures of fraternity.”

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Posted: July 29, 2025, 2:20 pm

The Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith confirms the determination of “prae oculis habeatur” proposed by the Bishop of Trivento regarding the alleged supernatural phenomena at Monte Sant’Onofrio in Agnone, in the Molise region of Italy.

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The Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith confirms the determination of “prae oculis habeatur” proposed by the Bishop of Trivento regarding the alleged supernatural phenomena at Monte Sant’Onofrio in Agnone, in the Molise region of Italy.

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Posted: July 29, 2025, 10:21 am

At the close of Mass for digital missionaries and Catholic influencers, presided over by Cardinal Tagle, Pope Leo challenges everyone to use social media to promote a human culture.

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At the close of Mass for digital missionaries and Catholic influencers, presided over by Cardinal Tagle, Pope Leo challenges everyone to use social media to promote a human culture.

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Posted: July 29, 2025, 10:07 am

Digital missionaries Charbel and Giovanni use social media to share the culture and traditions of Christians in the Middle East in the midst of persecution.

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Digital missionaries Charbel and Giovanni use social media to share the culture and traditions of Christians in the Middle East in the midst of persecution.

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Posted: July 29, 2025, 9:52 am

Pope Leo XIV reminds young catechumens and neophytes that we are not born Christians but become so through baptism, at which point we are clothed with Chrtist.

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Pope Leo XIV reminds young catechumens and neophytes that we are not born Christians but become so through baptism, at which point we are clothed with Chrtist.

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Posted: July 29, 2025, 9:37 am

Israeli humanitarian and pacifist organizations publicly accuse the government of “a genocidal regime working toward the destruction of Palestinian society in Gaza.”

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Israeli humanitarian and pacifist organizations publicly accuse the government of “a genocidal regime working toward the destruction of Palestinian society in Gaza.”

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Posted: July 29, 2025, 9:04 am

As the Jubilee of Youth takes over the streets of Rome, the young people of Mary’s Meals are sharing their mission, as they remind the world that each and every one of us is capable, through the smallest of actions, of bringing hope where hope has been lost.

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As the Jubilee of Youth takes over the streets of Rome, the young people of Mary’s Meals are sharing their mission, as they remind the world that each and every one of us is capable, through the smallest of actions, of bringing hope where hope has been lost.

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Posted: July 29, 2025, 8:14 am

The first-ever Catholic Music Awards, or 'Catholic Grammys,' took place Sunday evening at Rome's Auditorium Conciliazione and the award ceremony marked a historic global event in the Catholic music world.

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The first-ever Catholic Music Awards, or 'Catholic Grammys,' took place Sunday evening at Rome's Auditorium Conciliazione and the award ceremony marked a historic global event in the Catholic music world.

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Posted: July 29, 2025, 7:06 am

Following their meeting with Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican, Peruvian young people, Ximena Valdivia and Gisela Reátegui, discuss with Vatican News the task of making "Christ alive in the ordinary” and of sharing their faith within their communities.

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Following their meeting with Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican, Peruvian young people, Ximena Valdivia and Gisela Reátegui, discuss with Vatican News the task of making "Christ alive in the ordinary” and of sharing their faith within their communities.

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Posted: July 29, 2025, 6:14 am

In a message to the International Federation of Catholic Universities, Pope Leo XIV calls on Catholic universities to remain firmly rooted in Christ, the source of true wisdom.

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In a message to the International Federation of Catholic Universities, Pope Leo XIV calls on Catholic universities to remain firmly rooted in Christ, the source of true wisdom.

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Posted: July 28, 2025, 8:00 pm

The Holy See and Azerbaijan sign a memorandum to promote cooperation between the Church and the State with regard to interfaith relations.

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The Holy See and Azerbaijan sign a memorandum to promote cooperation between the Church and the State with regard to interfaith relations.

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Posted: July 28, 2025, 2:17 pm

Hundreds of digital missionaries and Catholic influencers from around the world have gathered in Rome for the first-ever Jubilee for Digital Missionaries and Influencers, a two-day celebration aimed at fostering communion, deepening mission, and sharing hope through digital platforms.

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Hundreds of digital missionaries and Catholic influencers from around the world have gathered in Rome for the first-ever Jubilee for Digital Missionaries and Influencers, a two-day celebration aimed at fostering communion, deepening mission, and sharing hope through digital platforms.

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Posted: July 28, 2025, 1:31 pm

In a conversation with journalists on the sidelines of a Jubilee event for digital influencers, Cardinal Parolin emphasizes the importance of recognizing two states, Israel and Palestine, “living side by side, independently but also in cooperation and security.” He also spoke about the need for a "path to resolving the conflict" in Ukraine, relations with the Patriarchate of Moscow, and expressed sorrow over the attack on a Catholic church in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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In a conversation with journalists on the sidelines of a Jubilee event for digital influencers, Cardinal Parolin emphasizes the importance of recognizing two states, Israel and Palestine, “living side by side, independently but also in cooperation and security.” He also spoke about the need for a "path to resolving the conflict" in Ukraine, relations with the Patriarchate of Moscow, and expressed sorrow over the attack on a Catholic church in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Posted: July 28, 2025, 12:43 pm

Pope Leo XIV expresses sorrow and spiritual closeness following the deadly attack on the Parish of Blessed Anuarite in Komanda, in the Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Pope Leo XIV expresses sorrow and spiritual closeness following the deadly attack on the Parish of Blessed Anuarite in Komanda, in the Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Posted: July 28, 2025, 12:33 pm

The rising toll of malnutrition in Gaza is drawing global concern as the total number of deaths from starvation in the enclave has reached 147 — 88 of them are children, health officials say.

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The rising toll of malnutrition in Gaza is drawing global concern as the total number of deaths from starvation in the enclave has reached 147 — 88 of them are children, health officials say.

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Posted: July 28, 2025, 12:09 pm

The Vatican has published the financial statements of the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See (APSA), highlighting growth in profitability and larger contributions to the Roman Curia and the mission of the Church.

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The Vatican has published the financial statements of the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See (APSA), highlighting growth in profitability and larger contributions to the Roman Curia and the mission of the Church.

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Posted: July 28, 2025, 10:30 am

The Christian village of Taibeh in the West Bank was once again targeted by extremist Israeli settlers in a nighttime attack, despite recent high-level visits meant to deter such violence. Local leaders are calling for impartial investigations, as official responses have failed to hold perpetrators accountable, drawing concern from international diplomats and moderate Israeli voices.

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The Christian village of Taibeh in the West Bank was once again targeted by extremist Israeli settlers in a nighttime attack, despite recent high-level visits meant to deter such violence. Local leaders are calling for impartial investigations, as official responses have failed to hold perpetrators accountable, drawing concern from international diplomats and moderate Israeli voices.

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Posted: July 28, 2025, 10:27 am

An attack on Sunday on a Catholic church in the town of Komanda, DRC, by militias of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), composed of former Ugandan rebels, has left around forty people dead.

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An attack on Sunday on a Catholic church in the town of Komanda, DRC, by militias of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), composed of former Ugandan rebels, has left around forty people dead.

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Posted: July 28, 2025, 10:03 am

Pope Leo XIV writes to French guides and scouts partaking in the “Clameurs” Rally in Jambville, which concludes today, insisting that an ecological education is needed—one that addresses not only the loss of biodiversity but also global inequalities, the lack of drinking water, and the lack of access to energy for many populations.

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Pope Leo XIV writes to French guides and scouts partaking in the “Clameurs” Rally in Jambville, which concludes today, insisting that an ecological education is needed—one that addresses not only the loss of biodiversity but also global inequalities, the lack of drinking water, and the lack of access to energy for many populations.

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Posted: July 28, 2025, 10:00 am

Pope Leo XIV gives "homework" to young people of Peru taking part in the Jubilee of Young People, asking them to not let the Jubilee be for making memories preserved in photos, but to bring the Good News of Christ home, and to make all people they meet see the face of Christ.

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Pope Leo XIV gives "homework" to young people of Peru taking part in the Jubilee of Young People, asking them to not let the Jubilee be for making memories preserved in photos, but to bring the Good News of Christ home, and to make all people they meet see the face of Christ.

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Posted: July 28, 2025, 9:50 am

The Vatican's Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, celebrates Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe during his visit to Mexico this week.

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The Vatican's Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, celebrates Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe during his visit to Mexico this week.

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Posted: July 28, 2025, 7:49 am

Trucks carrying much-needed aid have entered the Gaza border zone from Egypt.

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Trucks carrying much-needed aid have entered the Gaza border zone from Egypt.

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Posted: July 27, 2025, 1:50 pm

Pope Leo XIV marks the 5th World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly and welcomes young pilgrims of hope arriving in Rome for their Jubilee.

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Pope Leo XIV marks the 5th World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly and welcomes young pilgrims of hope arriving in Rome for their Jubilee.

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Posted: July 27, 2025, 11:46 am

Pope Leo XIV launches an appeal for victims of wars across the world and expresses particular concern for the population of Gaza where he prays for the release of hostages and the full respect of humanitarian law.

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Pope Leo XIV launches an appeal for victims of wars across the world and expresses particular concern for the population of Gaza where he prays for the release of hostages and the full respect of humanitarian law.

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Posted: July 27, 2025, 10:41 am

Pope Leo XIV greets journalists and staff of Vatican Radio - Vatican News who were broadcasting live from their new studio in St Peter's Square.

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Pope Leo XIV greets journalists and staff of Vatican Radio - Vatican News who were broadcasting live from their new studio in St Peter's Square.

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Posted: July 27, 2025, 10:26 am

Pope Leo addresses the faithful gathered in St Peter's Square for his Angelus and reminds them of the significance of the Our Father prayer, stressing that the Lord is always there for you, but adding that you must be transformed by his goodness.

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Pope Leo addresses the faithful gathered in St Peter's Square for his Angelus and reminds them of the significance of the Our Father prayer, stressing that the Lord is always there for you, but adding that you must be transformed by his goodness.

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Posted: July 27, 2025, 10:09 am

Caritas Europa leaders visit Ukraine to reaffirm solidarity and call for sustained support amid escalating humanitarian needs and ongoing conflict.

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Caritas Europa leaders visit Ukraine to reaffirm solidarity and call for sustained support amid escalating humanitarian needs and ongoing conflict.

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Posted: July 26, 2025, 4:22 pm

The ongoing tragedy in Gaza calls for a surge of humanity and the urgency of a shared response to the plight of the Palestinian people, which the Holy See has been consistently advocating for decades.

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The ongoing tragedy in Gaza calls for a surge of humanity and the urgency of a shared response to the plight of the Palestinian people, which the Holy See has been consistently advocating for decades.

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Posted: July 26, 2025, 2:28 pm