125 Years of Jakarta Cathedral, the Cathedral of the Friendship Tunnel with the Mosque

Apr 28, 2026 11:01

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tunnel connecting the largest mosque in Southeast Asia, the Istiqlal Grand Mosque of Jakarta Foto: Vatican Media

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church

New President elected for the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales

The Bishops of England and Wales have elected Archbishop Richard Moth, Archbishop of Westminster, as President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales.

Apr 27, 2026 10:37

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Vatican Diplomacy

Charles Personnaz, a Catholic Specializing in the Christian East, Is Appointed as France’s New Ambassador to the Holy See

In 2018, he presented a report to the President of the Republic on strengthening France’s efforts to protect its heritage and support the educational network of Christian communities in the Middle East.

Apr 27, 2026 10:19

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Analysis Opinion•Young People

Why hire a young person of faith? A global study reveals that young people of faith bring hope and civic engagement to the job market

The distinction becomes even clearer when examining how young people interpret the meaning of their work. More than 60 percent of believers say their job or studies can carry spiritual significance, and that their faith influences how they work

Apr 27, 2026 10:14

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Analysis Opinion•Local Church

The Impact of the Bible in 2026: Openness to the Bible’s message is on the rise, while its use and reading are declining. Findings from a study by the American Bible Society

State of the Bible findings come from a nationally representative survey designed by American Bible Society and fielded by NORC at the University of Chicago, using their AmeriSpeak panel

Apr 27, 2026 10:00

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Rome•Vocations

Rome Experiences Thrilling Seminary Soccer Cup Final: Legionaries Defeat Augustinians and Are Crowned Champions

The Cup was held on the fields of the Roman parish of Saint Leonardo Murialdo, near the Pontifical Basilica of Saint Paul Outside-the-Walls, south of Rome, and brought together seminarians and teams from nine different Roman Seminaries.

Apr 27, 2026 09:44

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Under the agreement with China, Leo XIV appoints a new bishop

Chang Yanfeng, 42, was ordained bishop today under the Sino-Holy See agreement to a diocese that has been without its own pastor for 20 years. Just three weeks ago, the new prelate had to publicly commit the local Church to a controversial law designed to eliminate minorities.

Leo XIV encourages religious to view community life as a source of inspiration and sanctification

Message from Leo XIV to the Conference of Major Superiors of Men’s Religious Orders in the United States

125 Years of Jakarta Cathedral, the Cathedral of the Friendship Tunnel with the Mosque

Holy See Raises Its Voice in Favor of Protecting Cultural and Religious Heritage Amidst Armed Conflicts

Gender Transition Worsens Mental Health, According to New Study

Some Characteristics of the Papal Diplomatic Priest: The Tasks Assigned by Leo XIV to Those Preparing to Become His Ambassadors

This is what the women Archbishop of Canterbury said to Pope Leo XIV: full speech

Italy’s «Most Handsome Man» Shares What His Life Is Like… Inside the Seminary and Away from Social Media

PHOTO GALLERY: Pope Leo XIV speaks clearly and transparently to the first Archbishop of Canterbury: full communion is more difficult

New President elected for the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales

Charles Personnaz, a Catholic Specializing in the Christian East, Is Appointed as France’s New Ambassador to the Holy See

Why hire a young person of faith? A global study reveals that young people of faith bring hope and civic engagement to the job market

The Impact of the Bible in 2026: Openness to the Bible’s message is on the rise, while its use and reading are declining. Findings from a study by the American Bible Society

Rome Experiences Thrilling Seminary Soccer Cup Final: Legionaries Defeat Augustinians and Are Crowned Champions