August 1, 2026
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Pope to cloistered Augustinians: True joy lies in communion with Christ

Pope Leo XIV meets with cloistered Augustinian religious and encourages them to live in joy and communion with Christ, while embracing humble charity toward one another. By Devin Watkins Pope Leo XIV met on Thursday with participants in the Ordinary Federal Assembly of the Federation of Augustinian Monasteries in Italy. In his address, the Augustinian

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‘The economy must serve the common good’ – Pope Leo

Pope Leo XIV urges Argentina’s industrial leaders to place human dignity and the common good at the heart of economic life, recalling the enduring relevance of Rerum Novarum. By Linda Bordoni Pope Leo XIV has called on business and industry leaders to ensure that economic activity serves as a tool for justice, inclusion, and human

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‘Without fraternity, we cannot survive’ – Pope Leo

In his catechesis, Pope Leo highlights the importance of fraternity in our lives and describes it as something “deeply human”. He explains that even though today’s wars, tensions, and conflicts make fraternity seem difficult, without it, “we would not be able to survive, grow, or learn.” By Kielce Gussie In his Wednesday General Audience, Pope

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Use your digital platforms to tell the truth with courage, Fr. Banjo tells youth

By Emma Eko, CSN Media The Secretary General, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Rev. Fr. Michael Ayanleke Banjo has charged youth at the ongoing Youth Digital Power Bootcamp organised by the Youth unit of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria under auspices of the Pastoral Agents department to always tell the truth with courage. The week-long skill

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Pope stresses need for jobs, stability, and dignity

At the Jubilee Audience, Pope Leo greets participants in the Jubilee of Work, calling for “a collective commitment” to create jobs and ensure “young people can realize their dreams and contribute to the common good.” By Tiziana Campisi At his Saturday Jubilee Audience, Pope Leo XIV extended a warm welcome to the participants in the

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Francesco Sforza, Vatican’s Long-Serving Papal Photographer, Retires Almost Half a Century of Service

By Rev. Fr. Dr. Osemhantie Amos Okhueleigbe_ After nearly half a century behind the lens, Francesco Sforza, one of the Vatican’s most discreet and devoted photographers, has laid down his camera. His retirement marks the close of a remarkable 48-year career that spanned the pontificates of Paul VI, John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis,

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Pope: Catholic education in Africa should offer signs of hope

Meeting with a group dedicated to quality Catholic education in Africa, Pope Leo XIV calls for Catholic schools on the continent to respond to students’ silent cries for help. By Devin Watkins Pope Leo XIV met on Friday with members of the International Foundation Religions and Societies, which promotes quality education in Africa and cooperation

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Pope: ‘Entrepreneurs and communicators must seek common good’

Pope Leo XIV calls on communicators to seek the common good and exercise caution against anything that dehumanizes or manipulates others, during an audience with the Advisory Board of the RCS Academy. By Deborah Castellano Lubov “The world needs honest and courageous entrepreneurs and communicators, who care for the common good.” Pope Leo XIV gave

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Insecurity and Challenges to Faith in Nigeria: Leadership, Faith, and the Way Forward

As violence, kidnappings, and displacement continue to threaten millions across northern Nigeria, faith communities stand at a crossroads of fear and resilience. In this exclusive interview, Voice Afrique speaks with Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Musa, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Katsina — one of the regions most affected by insecurity. The bishop reflects on the Church’s mission

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Catholic conference on mental health: Dignity is antedote to isolation

As mental health issues continue to grow around the world, the Ministry of Hope Catholic Conference on Mental Wellbeing, held in Rome, highlights how the Church is working to combat isolation and individualism with an emphasis on human dignity. By Kielce Gussie On the second day of the Ministry of Hope Catholic Conference on Mental

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