On the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, patron saints of Rome, Pope Leo XIV expresses gratitude for the faithful’s support of the Peter’s Pence collection and greets all those who live in the Italian capital.
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Thailand hosts Catholic anti-trafficking leaders from 23 countries this week as the Talitha Kum network promotes education, grassroots leadership, and international cooperation to combat human trafficking and modern exploitation.
At the Angelus prayer on the Solemnity of Peter and Paul, Pope Leo XIV says the Holy Apostles were very different in character and upbringing, but the Holy Spirit brought them to unity for the good of the Church.
“In Liberia, education is more than the transmission of knowledge; it is a ministry of evangelization, healing, hope, and nation-building,” says Sr. Philomena W. Jappah, a member of the Sisters of the Holy Family, Education Secretary of the Diocese of Cape Palmas and National Coordinator for Catholic Schools in Liberia. Her daily work places her at the intersection of faith, education, and social transformation.
During the Mass for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Pope Leo XIV invites the faithful to be inspired by the two Patrons of Rome who, despite their flaws, became extraordinary witnesses to the Gospel. He also invites the new Metropolitan Archbishops receiving their pallium to imitate the Lord and be Good Shepherds to the faithful entrusted to them.
Five water supply systems, built in partnership with the authorities of the Basketo, Semen Ari, and Geze Gofa districts, are now bringing clean water to local villages, together with support from the Comunità Volontari per il Mondo (CVM) – an Italian NGO that has been working in the country since 1980.
Pope Leo XIV expresses his solidarity and calls for prayers for the people of Venezuela, as the death toll from two earthquakes rises sharply.
At the Angelus prayer, Pope Leo XIV says that true love requires us to be detached, accept loss, and provide hospitality to those in need.
As the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Fr. Marion Nguyen, OSB, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: “The Silent Collapse and conversion of the Ego.”
In the New Synod Hall, Pope Leo XIV delivers his closing address focused on hope, synodality, and the Church’s responsibility in a world marked by war and a crisis in human relationships.
