Pope Leo XIV in Turkey. Monsignor Kmetec (Episcopal Conference): “The moral conscience of the world urges us to reject violence and embrace hope”

Archbishop Martin Kmetec of Izmir, President of the Turkish Episcopal Conference, emphasised the importance of Pope Leo XIV’s message ahead…

Leo XIV: “Catholic education is tasked with restoring trust”

Pope Leo XIII’s Apostolic Letter on education, entitled “Drawing new maps of hope”, calls on Catholic educators “to disarm words…

60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate. Karram (Focolare Movement): “Rediscovering our common spiritual and moral values in order to build peace”

Margaret Karram, president of the Focolare Movement, discusses the continued relevance of the Vatican II declaration ‘Nostra Aetate’ as we…

Politics: Costa meets Premier Li Qiang, “China should help to put an end” to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine

Media: EU Commission, 2 calls to support cross-border journalism collaborations and pluralism

EU: EU Commission signs the UN Convention to step up fight against cybercrime

Synodal Journey: Bishop Castellucci: “Do not be afraid to confront homo-affectivity, the role of women and formation. Embrace them instead”

Bishop Erio Castellucci, president of the National Committee for the Synodal Journey, recommends facing up to the most sensitive issues…

Final Document of the Synodal Path Approved: Bishops Now Tasked with Implementing It in the Italian Dioceses

With 781 votes in favour, the Third Assembly of the Synodal Path has approved the Summary Document entitled “Leaven of…

Shipwreck off the coast of Tunisia. Bishop Lhernould (Tunis): “Emotional response alone is not enough. We need concerted action, now”

The Bishop of Tunis, Monsignor Nicolas Lhernould, shares his thoughts on the recent shipwreck off the coast of Salakta, Tunisia,…

European Council: Costa (President), “foundations outlined for the Europe of Defence”

European Council: Costa (President), “important agreements”. Support for Ukraine, but peace is further away