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The Pope sings of love and the purity of the soul in the Assumption of Mary

León XIV has returned to Castelgandolfo to celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The glorification of Mary in soul and body teaches us that our true beauty lies in showing, even in our flesh, the signs of love that has no end, he stated in a beautiful homily.
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Francisco Otamendi

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Blue Mosque

Pope Leo XIV clarifies his gesture at the Blue Mosque: «I prefer to pray in a Catholic church in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.»

With great calm, the Pope explained why he decided not to pray when he visited the famous Turkish mosque.

Javier García Herrería

10 Dec 2025

Pope Leo XIV receives President Zelensky

The Pope: Death is not the end, and a call for forgiveness and reconciliation

At this morning's audience, reflecting on the Resurrection of Jesus, Pope Leo XIV stated that death is not the end, but rather a passage to full light, to blissful eternity. He also sent a message of reconciliation and forgiveness among peoples. 

Francisco Otamendi

10 Dec 2025

Pope Leo XIV

The Pope prays that Mary will fill believers with hope and open oases of peace.

As he celebrated the feast of the Immaculate Conception while the Jubilee Year came to a close, Pope Leo XIV prayed today in Rome that the “hope of the Jubilee” would “flourish in Rome and in every corner of the earth,” bringing with it reconciliation, nonviolence, and peace.

CNS / Omnes

8 Dec 2025

Michael Bublé

The highlight of Michael Bublé's career: singing for the Pope and for the poor

The Canadian singer was the guest star at the Concert with the Poor, held this Saturday at the Vatican.

Luísa Laval

8 Dec 2025

Pope in Iznik, ancient Nicaea.

«Peace is possible»: 7 lessons from the Pope after traveling to Turkey and Lebanon

During the Angelus on this Second Sunday of Advent, Pope Leo XIV stated that what has happened during his recent trip to Turkey and Lebanon “teaches us that peace is possible, and that Christians can help to build it.” He summarized this in seven lessons.  

Omnes Editorial Staff

7 Dec 2025

Pope receives Michael Bublé.

The Pope to the laity: “To wait is to participate in the problems of the world.”

Before more than thirty thousand people who participated in the Jubilee Audience, Pope Leo XIV addressed “the lay faithful” in particular today. And he sent a message for Advent: “Waiting is not passive. Waiting is participating in the problems and beauties of the world.”.

Francisco Otamendi

6 Dec 2025

diaconate trial

The Vatican closes the door to women deacons, but not with a final judgment

The lack of consensus requires maintaining a prudent stance and not admitting women to the diaconate. It recommends continuing the study of the diaconate and reinforcing global reflection on service (diaconia) in the Church.

Javier García Herrería

4 Dec 2025

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The Holy See achieves a surplus of 1.6 million

The Secretariat for the Economy of the Holy See attributed the surplus of €1.6 million mainly to an increase in donations and improved financial results.

OSV / Omnes

27 Nov 2025

Poster for the Pope's trip to Lebanon.

The Pope encourages us to have the courage to live and generate life

This morning, Pope Leo XIV invited those present at the Audience to pray for his apostolic journey to Turkey and Lebanon. He encouraged them to have “the courage to live and generate life,” and to “discover the gift and adventure of motherhood and fatherhood, and to serve the Gospel of life.”.

Francisco Otamendi

26 Nov 2025

Monogamy

7 key points from the Vatican document on monogamy

The Vatican believes that the text could provide marriage movements and groups with varied and useful material for study and dialogue.

Omnes Editorial Staff

25 Nov 2025

Pope's Travels

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Holywins: una alternativa alegre y católica a Halloween

Omnes Editorial Staff

pensamiento político san agustín

¿Cuál es el pensamiento político de san Agustín?

Santiago Leyra Curiá

Centenary of Our Lady of Fatima, 2017

Miracles of the Virgin Mary and nature: 'the sun danced', snowfalls, flowers…

Francisco Otamendi

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