Pope Leo XIV

What did Leo XIV say to a Jewish philanthropic group he received at the Vatican?

Remarks by the Pope to a delegation from the United Jewish Appeal – New York Federation

Jun 16, 2026 09:02

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Analysis Opinion

The Orthodox Schism in the Baltic Region

The visit to Vilnius by Bartholomew, Patriarch of Constantinople, marked the completion of the return of Lithuanian territory to his jurisdiction with the consecration of an exarch in a country that has welcomed many Orthodox Christians who left Moscow due to the schism. At the same time, Kirill was in nearby Kaliningrad, where he emphasised the ‘patriotic’ mission of his community.

Jun 15, 2026 17:10

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Analysis Opinion•Persecuted Christians•Religious Freedom

Attacks by Jews against Christians in the Holy Land could exceed those of 2025, according to a new 2026 report

According to the Rossing Center for Education and Dialogue, 155 incidents targeting Christians were documented in Israel during 2025. These included 61 physical assaults, 52 attacks against Church property, 28 cases of harassment and 14 acts of vandalism against Christian signs and symbols.

Jun 15, 2026 17:05

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Analysis Opinion•Persecuted Christians

Jewish settlers deliberately set fire to fields in the only entirely Christian village in the Holy Land

Recent global polling suggests that Israel’s international image has deteriorated significantly in many countries, while confidence in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declined across much of the world

Jun 15, 2026 16:58

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Analysis Opinion•Persecuted Christians•Religious Freedom

FIFA World Cup: 14 of the competing nations are marked by religious persecution or discrimination

As 48 countries prepare to battle for the World Cup, religious freedom remains an elusive goal for one in every three nations competing.

Jun 15, 2026 15:33

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Angelus•Pope Leo XIV

A brief reflection by Leo XIV on the gaze of Jesus, his power of mercy, and the task of evangelization

Address on the occasion of the Angelus prayer on Sunday, June 14, 2026

Jun 14, 2026 08:28

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Dicasteries•Protection of vulnerable people

Holy See Publishes Statutes of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors

Strengthening of the Commission’s mandate and operational effectiveness. Continued emphasis on victim/survivor-informed approaches. Clarification of Commission’s relationship with other Dicasteries. Reinforcement of Commission’s role in promoting accountability, transparency, and good safeguarding practices globally

Jun 13, 2026 09:28

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Local Church

Recap of U.S. Bishops’ Plenary Assembly in Orlando

While not on the public agenda for the plenary, the bishops also held a discussion in executive session on Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, addressing artificial intelligence.

Jun 13, 2026 09:20

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Good News•Local Church

UK: Cardinal Hume Centre wins in national homelessness Excellence Awards

The Cardinal Hume Centre’s project created psychologically informed and welcoming spaces that encouraged families to spend more time outside their rooms and help children to thrive. At the same time it enabled the team to build trust with parents, identifying longer-term challenges, and connecting families with assessment, advocacy and casework services

Jun 13, 2026 09:13

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Justice and Peace•Local Church

Presidents of the Bishops’ Conferences of the G7 states call for peace and respect for human dignity

In a joint statement titled Building Bridges for Peace, Justice and Human Dignity, the presidents of the episcopal conferences offer the Catholic Church’s “capacity for dialogue, mediation, and accompaniment for the most vulnerable at the service of peace and the international community.”

Jun 13, 2026 09:10

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Local Church•Vocations

UK: Diocese of Nottingham launches new kind of vocation drive

The event showed the first fruits of the campaign, after those whose names were submitted received a personal letter from Bishop Patrick McKinney, an invitation to meet him, and warm accompaniment from Father Neil Peoples, Nottingham Diocese’s Vocations Director.

Jun 13, 2026 09:07

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Pope Leo XIV•Priests

Pope Leo XIV writes to clergy around the world about holiness on the Feast of the Sacred Heart: the Pope’s letter that every priest should read

Letter from the Pope to all priests of the Catholic Church on the occasion of the Day for the Sanctification of Priests

Jun 12, 2026 23:34

ZENIT Staff