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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.
Pope appeals for greater protection for child migrants
Pope Leo XIV has appealed to all people to recognise the suffering of child migrants, noting that they are often the most vulnerable during mass migration. Source: EWTN News.
Pope ‘deeply saddened’ by earthquake in Indonesia
Pope Leo XIV has conveyed his solidarity with the people of Indonesia after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the country’s eastern coast, triggering a tsunami warning and leaving thousands displaced in the aftermath. Source: OSV News.
Priests must be faithful to rubrics of the Mass: Pope
Pope Leo XIV has emphasised the need for priests to remain faithful to the texts and instructions of the Mass and to receive the proper formation to celebrate the sacred liturgy with dignity. Source: EWTN News.
Pope appeals for end to violence against Palestinian Christians
Pope Leo XIV yesterday appealed for an end to violence against Palestinian Christians and called on the international community to increase diplomatic and mediation efforts. Source: Crux Now.