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Deadly strike hits Gaza church: Netanyahu “Regrets” a “Mistake”

A deadly strike struck Gaza’s only Catholic church, the Holy Family Church, on July 17, 2025, killing three civilians and injuring ten, including parish priest Father Gabriel Romanelli . The Israeli military acknowledged that “fragments from a shell fired during operational activity”......

Pope leon XIV plans visit to Turkey for historic christian anniversary

Pope Leon XIV has announced his intention to visit Turkey in the coming months, marking what could be his first official trip abroad as the head of the Catholic Church. The visit is expected to coincide with the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea, a pivotal event in Christian history. Speaking......

Spain’s Corpus Christi carpets blend devotion and artistry

Each June, towns and cities across Spain transform their streets with intricate floral carpets to honor Corpus Christi, a centuries-old Catholic feast. These ephemeral works of art attract thousands of visitors and represent a vivid expression of religious devotion and community pride. A sacred celebration......

Pope Leo to canonize Carlo Acutis as first millennial saint

Pope Leo has announced that Carlo Acutis will be officially canonized on September 7, becoming the first Catholic saint from the millennial generation. Born in the UK but raised in Italy, Acutis passed away in 2006 at just 15 years old due to leukemia. Originally, the canonization was scheduled for April......

Pope Leo urges unity over nationalism at Pentecost Mass

Vatican City, June 8 – Pope Leo, the first American to lead the Catholic Church, voiced concern over the rise of nationalist political movements during his homily at a Pentecost Mass held in St. Peter’s Square. Without referencing any specific country or leader, he described such movements......

Akhannouch represents King Mohammed VI at Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration ceremony

Aziz Akhannouch, Head of Government, acted as the representative of King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, during the official inauguration ceremony of Pope Leo XIV. The event took place Sunday morning in St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City, commemorating the new pope’s ascension to the......

Pope Leo XIV begins papacy with historic Mass at St Peter's Square

Pope Leo XIV officially launched his papal mission on Sunday with a grand inaugural Mass held at St Peter's Square, attended by tens of thousands of Catholics and global dignitaries. Among them were US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, marking a historic moment for the United......

Pope Leo XIV commits to global peace efforts

Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Catholic Church, made a firm commitment on May 14 to dedicate himself to peace efforts globally. He expressed the Vatican’s willingness to serve as a mediator in international conflicts, emphasizing that war is "never inevitable." Having been......

Pope Leo XIV calls for the release of journalists jailed for seeking truth

Pope Leo XIV, elected by the Vatican conclave on May 8, held his first press conference at the Vatican on Monday, addressing the 6,000 journalists gathered to cover his election as the first American pope. During the press event, the pope urged for the release of journalists imprisoned for "seeking......