On Saturday morning, Pope Leo XIV welcomed the ambassador of the United States of America, Brian Francis Burch, on the occasion of the presentation of his letters of credence.

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Pope Leo XIV expresses his participation to the faithful gathered in Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris, for the Mass of Thanksgiving following the canonisation of the 16 Carmelite Sisters of Compiègne.

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A Holy See Press Office statement says a meeting of the Viet Nam - Holy See Joint Working Group in the Vatican to promote bilateral relations took place on Friday in an atmosphere of friendship, trust and mutual respect.

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Addressing participants in an International Seminar promoted by the Pontifical Academy of Theology, Pope Leo highlights the “missionary and dialogical impetus of theological endeavour for the future.”

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Despite wars and calamities in the Nuba Mountains, the Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood continue to remain faithful to their service, providing critical services in education and healthcare, working in communities of need, and even contributing to a regional women's centre.

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As part of the third edition of the World Meeting on Human Fraternity from 12-13 September, a round table discussion entitled “G20 Information” took place at Rome's city hall focusing on transparency and freedom of information in a world marked by conflicts and wars.

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Vatican Press Office Director Matteo Bruni describes the civil recognition and official assumption of office of the prelate as auxiliary bishop as "The fruit of dialogue between the Holy See and the Chinese authorities.”

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In a video message to an event in the Italian island of Lampedusa, highlighting its history of welcome and hospitality, Pope Leo XIV thanks the local community for its long-standing witness of welcome to migrants and appeals for a “culture of reconciliation” as a path to peace and fraternity.

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A panel of Brazil's Supreme Court Judges has sentenced former President Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years and three months prison after finding him guilty of an attempted coup to retain his grip on power after losing the Presidential election.

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In his busy morning schedule, Pope Leo meets with the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica and the President of the Republic of Moldova in the Vatican.

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