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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.

Francisco Otamendi

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Historic concert in San Pedro: music for universal fraternity

Last night, St. Peter's Square hosted the macro-concert Grace for the Worldwhich brought together international artists such as Andrea Bocelli, Karol G and Pharrell Williams.

Omnes Editorial Staff

14 Sep 2025

Pope invites Holy Land Arabs to turn trial into prayer

On a rainy day in Rome, during today's Audience, the Pope invited the Arabic-speaking faithful, especially those in the Holy Land, to convert the "moments of trial and tribulation in confident prayer, because God always listens to his children". Yesterday, Leo XIV described as "serious" the Israeli bombing in Doha (Qatar) against Hamas leaders.

Francisco Otamendi

10 Sep 2025

Pope invites not to waste life and "be saints" like Frassati and Acutis

The greatest risk in life is to waste it by not seeking to follow God's plan, Pope Leo XIV said Sunday as he proclaimed two new saints: two young lay people of the 20th and 21st centuries, Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis. The Pontiff noted, "all of you, all of us, are also called to be saints."

OSV / Omnes

7 Sep 2025

7 curiosities about Carlo Acutis

Carlo Acutis, called the "cyber-apostle of the Eucharist", had a short but extraordinary life, marked by a deep faith, his love for technology and his solidarity.

Teresa Aguado Peña

7 Sep 2025

Pope Leo, who sees Jesus as "beggar of love," grieves for Sudan

In Wednesday's Audience, Pope Leo XIV pointed out that the thirst of Jesus on the cross is that of a "beggar of love". Man is not fulfilled in power, but in trusting openness to others, even when they are hostile and enemies, he said. At the end, he expressed his sorrow for the tragedy of Darfur (Sudan), and prayed for children and young school children.

Francisco Otamendi

3 Sep 2025

Pope denounces "pandemic" of gun violence

During the Angelus prayer, Pope Leo XIV denounced the "pandemic" of armed violence in the world, and called for the voice of arms to be silenced in the war in Ukraine, urging an immediate cease-fire. He prayed for the victims in Minnesota and for the migrants killed near Mauritania, and for the care of Creation, whose day is this Monday.

CNS / Omnes

1 Sep 2025

Eight cardinals for the Dicastery of the Clergy and new Syro-Malabar provinces

Pope Leo XIV has appointed eight cardinals and fourteen bishops as members of the Dicastery for the Clergy, whose Prefect is South Korean Cardinal Lazarus You Heung-sik. He has also appointed 11 consultors of the same Dicastery, two of them religious. In addition, four Syro-Malabar ecclesiastical provinces have been erected in India.

CNS / Omnes

29 Aug 2025

Live and act according to faith; avoid split personality, Pope tells politicians

Pope Leo XIV reminded a group of French politicians that being a Christian implies living the faith in all dimensions of public and private life, without separating the political vocation from Christian identity.

OSV / Omnes

29 Aug 2025

The Pope appeals for full respect for humanitarian law in the Holy Land

In a Paul VI Hall packed with pilgrims, Pope Leo XIV made a "strong appeal to the parties involved and to the international community" for peace in the Holy Land, and to fully respect humanitarian law. In addition, on the feast of St. Monica, mother of St. Augustine, he proposed "to choose every day to love and to give life freely".

Francisco Otamendi

27 Aug 2025

Pope celebrates Ukraine Independence Day with prayer for peace

On the occasion of the Independence Day of Ukraine, Pope Leo XIV has promised prayers for the Ukrainian people, in a message addressed to President Volodimir Zelensky. In the same vein, he has encouraged Catholics this Sunday to respond to the request of Ukrainian religious leaders to pray for peace.

CNS / Omnes

25 Aug 2025

Pope's Travels

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Hungary: Pope Francis' next destination

Poverty, tensions and women: challenges ahead of the Pope's visit to Africa

The Catholic Church in Congo and South Sudan

The Pope travels to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan. “Mbote François”, Okay, now, welcome!

Pope Francis and initiatives for dialogue with Islam

Interreligious and ecumenical dialogue, a weapon to defuse any conflict

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Omnes Editorial Staff

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Francisco Otamendi