Speaking by phone with President Vladimir Putin, Pope Leo XIV urges Russia to take a step that favours peace, underlining the importance of dialogue.

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On Tuesday, 3 June 2025, thousands of Ugandan pilgrims and visitors from across Africa and beyond converged at the Namugongo Ugandan Martyrs Shrine to commemorate the feast of the 22 Catholics executed between 1885 and 1887 on the orders of Buganda King Mwanga II for refusing to renounce their faith.

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During his weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV reminds the faithful that God waits for us with open arms, no matter how late we are in responding to His call, and also reminds young people that if they are seeking meaning in Life, God will offer it to them and never disappoint.

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Pope Leo XIV welcomes the National Italian American Foundation in the Vatican on Wednesday morning, recalling that "a hallmark of many who immigrated to the United States from Italy was their Catholic faith," which he says sustained them in difficult moments.

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In an interview with the Italian daily “La Stampa,” Cardinal Pietro Parolin reiterates the Holy See’s unwavering commitment to peace, warning against the normalization of war and the illusion that armed conflict is an unavoidable solution.

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At least 24 Palestinians were killed and dozens injured by Israeli army fire while waiting for humanitarian aid in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.

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Pope Leo XIV releases his first monthly prayer intention for the month of June, inviting the faithful to pray "that each one of us might find consolation in a personal relationship with Jesus, and from His Heart, learn to have compassion on the world."

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Valeriya Ygoshyna, a Ukrainian investigative journalist, has worked since the start of the war in Ukraine to gather proof of Russian violence against Ukrainian citizens, seeking to restore hope.

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To close the month of May and prepare for Pentecost, Catholics from the diocese of Da Nang, Vietnam make a pilgrimage to the site of a Marian apparition.

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Catholic media organizations in Nairobi celebrated World Communications Day with a powerful message of unity, compassion, and hope. The event brought together media representatives from various Catholic outlets across the city and beyond, emphasising the vital role of communication in fostering hope and understanding in today’s digital age.

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