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Philanthropist says we must invest in peace, not war
The Australian embassy to the Holy See hosted the presentation of the 2026 Global Peace Index by Australian philanthropist Steve Killelea, who discussed how to invest in peace rather than war. Source: Vatican News.
Archbishop Balvo farewelled as Apostolic Nuncio
A farewell Mass at St Christopher’s Cathedral in Canberra on Sunday celebrated both Archbishop Charles Balvo’s retirement as apostolic nuncio and the 50th anniversary of his ordination as a priest. Source: Catholic Voice.
Pope visits Holy See’s ‘diplomat school’
Pope Leo XIV has outlined the qualities needed in priests who serve as Vatican diplomats, describing their work as a unique ministry that serves not only Catholics but also the entire human family in individual nations and international organisations. Source: EWTN News.
Vatican’s UN envoy appointed apostolic nuncio to US
Pope Leo XIV has appointed the Vatican’s representative to the United Nations to be his apostolic nuncio to the United States. Source: NCR Online.
Pope condemns zeal for war and threats to human rights
Pope Leo XIV warned diplomats of a breakdown in multilateralism and the rise of a “diplomacy based on force” in a wide-ranging address that also included his strongest language to date on abortion and surrogacy. Source: NCR Online.
Papal diplomats must always defend poor and religious freedom: Pope
Every papal diplomat must let people know that the Church is always on the side of the marginalised and is ready to face everything “out of love”, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: CNS.
Primary school students make Pope Leo an Aussie quilt
As he presented his credential letters to Pope Leo XIV last week, the new Australian ambassador to the Holy See, Keith Pitt, gave the pontiff biscuits, wine and a handmade quilt from students at a Queensland Catholic school. Source: Vatican News.
Pitt says Church still relevant to Australia’s strategic interests
Australia’s new ambassador to the Holy See, Keith Pitt, says the Catholic Church remains relevant to Australia’s strategic interests, citing its charitable work in the Pacific as a prime example. Source: The Nightly.
Albanese’s attendance at inauguration Mass ‘a wonderful thing’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s presence in Vatican City for the inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV has been hailed as strengthening the relationship between Australia and the Holy See. Source: The West Australian.