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Never let injustice lead to hatred or violence: Pope
Whatever the injustice or injury, do not revert to hatred or violence, Pope Leo XIV has told the faithful, because only love, hope, forgiveness and respect will protect and promote human dignity. Source: OSV News.
Pope prays for dead and missing in Nepal
Pope Leo XIV has expressed his sadness following the glacial collapse on the Nepal-China border, which caused a deadly wave of floods and mudslides that killed at least 389 people, with more than 1500 missing, including 34 Australians. Source: OSV News.
Church can help broken families heal from drug abuse: Pope
Pope Leo XIV yesterday encouraged the Church in Latin America to accompany families that undergo the pain of substance abuse, violence, or poverty. Source: Vatican News.
Vatican II reformed liturgy to promote participation: Pope
Pope Leo XIV has described the liturgical reforms following the Second Vatican Council as necessary to encourage active participation by the faithful. Source: EWTN News.
Strengthening value of liturgy in Christian formation: Pope
Pope Leo XIV is calling on the Church to strengthen the relationship between catechesis and liturgical celebration so that Christian initiation may lead people to Christ. Source: Vatican News.
Change of heart needed to end wars and heal Earth: Pope
The social and ecological devastation wrought by war represents not just a political failure, but a moral crisis rooted in a divided heart in need of conversion, Pope Leo XIV says in his message for the 2026 World Day of Prayer for Creation. Source: OSV News.
Blues Brother meets ‘Papa Cool’
American saxophonist “Blue Lou” Marini reflected on music, family and The Blues Brothers before presenting Pope Leo XIV with a pair of the film’s iconic Ray-Ban sunglasses at the Rimini Meeting in Italy on Saturday. Source: Vatican News.
Pope urges dialogue over war
Pope Leo has issued one of his strongest appeals yet against war, polarisation and social division, urging believers to foster dialogue and friendship in a fractured world. Source: Canberra Times.
Musical heritage of the Church must be preserved: Pope
Pope Leo XIV has highlighted the importance of sacred music in the liturgy, calling for the Church’s musical heritage to be preserved while fostering healthy inculturation of local traditions. Source: EWTN News.