Marking World Sight Day, the Santa Marta Pediatric Dispensary offers eye screenings and free prescription glasses to children in need.
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On the one-year anniversary of Pope Francis’ returning to his heavenly home, Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Luigi Travaglino presides over a special Mass in the chapel of Casa Santa Marta, the former residence of the late Pope. In the homily prepared by Cardinal Acerbi and read during the celebration, he reflected, “We still feel him close to us.”
The Holy See Press Office holds a briefing to present the Fifth World Meeting of Popular Movements, scheduled to take place in Rome from 21 to 24 October, followed by a Jubilee Pilgrimage. Participants will be received in audience by Pope Leo XIV, and participate in a Jubilee Mass at the conclusion of their meeting.
In commemorating Nyerere Day—when Tanzanians honour the country’s Founding Father, Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere—on 14 October 2025, the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam and Chairperson of the Justice and Peace Commission for the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) issued a passionate appeal concerning a troubling rise in unexplained disappearances and kidnappings across the country. The abductions have persisted in Tanzania for the past two years.
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem reflects on the historical moment in the Holy Land following the agreement reached between Israel and Hamas, and affirms: “We have a duty toward our communities — to help them look ahead, positively and serenely, toward a different future.”
Caritas Jerusalem delivers 10,000 cans of milk formula for vulnerable babies as the Caritas network mobilizes its humanitarian response following the signing of a ceasefire and the opening of humanitarian corridors.
Pope Leo XIV makes an official visit to the Quirinal Palace in Rome to meet with Italian President Sergio Mattarella, and encourages efforts to support the family amid declining birth rates in Europe and to advance the cause of peace in war-torn parts of the world.
Pope Leo XIV reflects on justice and its function in society at the Jubilee of Justice, inviting participants “to always express to the fullest the exercise of justice in the service of the people, with eyes fixed on God”.
