Pope Leo XIV to tour four African nations April 13-23 First Africa visit since 2025 election Trip highlights continent’s growing Catholic population The Vatican has officially announced a 10-day apostolic tour of Africa by Pope Leo XIV from April 13 to 23, 2026. It will be one of the most significant … Read more
Business should be a noble vocation serving the community, the International Christian Union of Business Executives says Feb 10, 2026 The Apostolic Nuncio to Thailand, Archbishop Peter Bryan Wells (center), shares words of encouragement and optimism the UNIAPAC Asia Trip delegation during their official audience in Bangkok. (Photo: UNIAPAC) By Terry FrielThe world’s leading Christian … Read more
The prize giving ceremony of the seventh edition of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity takes place in Abu Dhabi, recognising initiatives and individuals working to advance peace, human dignity, and solidarity across divides. Feb 05, 2026 Zarqa Yaftali receives the 2026 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity The 2026 honourees of the Zayed Award for … Read more
Indonesian Bishop Paskalis Bruno Syukur of Bogor 63, a Franciscan who previously declined to become a cardinal, has resigned amid allegations of mismanagement in his diocese. Jan 30, 2026 Bishop Paskalis Bruno Syukur of Bogor JAKARTA: Indonesian Bishop Paskalis Bruno Syukur of Bogor 63, a Franciscan who previously declined to become a cardinal, has resigned … Read more
Pope Leo XIV has declared himself a Roman as he completed the final ceremonial steps cementing his role as the bishop of Rome. The first American pope formally took possession of the Saint John Lateran Basilica, which is Rome’s cathedral and seat of the diocese, with an evening mass attended by Roman priests and faithful … Read more
Pope Leo XIV offers Vatican as Venue for Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Table of Contents Pope Leo XIV offers Vatican as Venue for Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Trump Voices Support for Vatican Venue Key Leaders Involved in Discussions Pope’s Call for Peace Vatican Ready to Host Direct Talks Trump Foresees Immediate Negotiations Pope Leo XIV Offers Vatican … Read more
Prior to his election as Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops. Here is the biography of the 267th Bishop of Rome. May 16, 2025 Pope Leo XIV appears on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica (@Vatican Media) VATICAN: The first Augustinian Pope, Leo XIV is the second … Read more
A New Era: Leo XIV Elected as First American Pontiff Table of Contents A New Era: Leo XIV Elected as First American Pontiff Breaking Tradition: A Pontiff with American Roots A Carefully Chosen Successor A Return to Tradition and a Vision for the Future Robert Prevost: Exploring the Potential of a future Pope Who is … Read more
hick black smoke emerged Wednesday from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel in a sign that cardinals had failed to elect a new head of the Catholic Church in their first conclave vote. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Saint Peter’s Square to await the smoke, which came around three hours and 15 minutes … Read more
Francis was the first pope in history to visit Azerbaijan (2016), Kazakhstan (2022), and Mongolia (2023) May 06, 2025 A file photo of Pope Francis with Bishop Josè Luis Mumbiela Sierra during the Apostolic visit to Kazakhstan in 2022. (Photo: Vatican News) VATICAN: The head of the Central Asian bishops’ conference has termed the late … Read more