Pope Leo XIV undergoes successful lung surgery
Pope Leo XIV’s surgery to remove a “small, localized nodule” from his lung was successful and he has returned to his room at the Gemelli Hospital, according to the Holy […]
OLA Sisters turning ecological commitment into action in Africa
For the Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles (OLA), care for creation is not simply an environmental concern. It is part of their missionary vocation: caring for people, protecting the […]
Waiting in darkness – a day of reflection in Advent

Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, Talbot Road, Penistone S36 9ED You are welcome to join Formation & Mission for our next day of recollection on 12 December, 10:30-3:30 led by Nick […]
Holy See: Sustainable development must address all dimensions
The Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the United Nations addresses a debate on sustainable development noting the deep interconnectedness of all human dimensions. Read all
Kenya: Emmanuel’s future begins with the keyboard
At the “Tone la Maji” centre, meaning “a drop of water,” street children in southern Nairobi, Kenya, explore their talents and dreams for life, as recounted by our correspondent during […]
Pope Leo XIV admitted to Gemelli Hospital ahead of surgery
Pope Leo XIV has arrived at Rome’s Agostino Gemelli University Hospital, where he is scheduled to undergo surgery on Tuesday afternoon to remove a “small, localized nodule” from his lung. […]
Pope Leo: ‘We all are called to safeguard and promote peace’
Pope Leo XIV sends a message to a conference on Blessed Pope John Paul I at the Pontifical Gregorian University, and urges all individuals and institutions to do their part […]
US Archbishop ‘obliges’ Catholics to request to be excused from firing squad
Archbishop Timothy Broglio, the Archbishop for the United States Military Services, issues a statement on the planned execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, expressing sympathy for Hasan’s victims and “obliging” Catholic […]
Cardinal Parolin: ‘I spoke with Pope Leo, who is an example of great serenity’
Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin shares with journalists his hope for the Pope’s quick recovery from surgery, saying everyone is accompanying Pope Leo with prayer and affection. Read all […]
Catholics gather to pray Rosary for Pope Leo as he prepares for surgery
As Pope Leo XIV prepares for surgery on Tuesday, Cardinal Baldassare Reina, Vicar General of Rome, will lead a Rosary at Gemelli Hospital and the Pope’s Augustinian confreres gather in […]