The measures were jointly approved on December 16 by the Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association (CCPA) and the Bishops' Conference of the Catholic Church in China (BCCCC), both of which operate under the supervision of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The rules require centralised custody
"My thoughts turn to the situation currently unfolding in the Middle East, especially in Iran and Syria, where ongoing tensions continue to claim many lives. I hope and pray that dialogue and peace may be patiently nurtured in pursuit of the common good of the whole of society."
Pope Leo XIV also highlighted the crisis in Venezuela, calling for respect for the will of the people and for the safeguarding of human and civil rights.
Pope Leo XIV expressed his concern over the recent developments in Venezuela, where American strikes took place and led to the capture of Nicolas Maduro.
Vatican City (Rome) [Italy], November 3: In a historic celebration marking the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate -- the Second Vatican Council's declaration on the Church's relation to non-Christian religions -- thousands gathered at the Vatican's Paul VI Hall to commemorate this landmark do
Vatican News further mentioned that Bishop Mullally succeeds Archbishop Justin Welby. She has served as the Bishop of London since 2018, becoming the first woman to hold that role, and previously served as the Bishop of Crediton in the Diocese of Exeter.
Pope Leo XIV met with the Indian Minorities Federation (IMF) delegation at the Papal Audience at St. Peter's Square at the Vatican City and blessed PM Narendra Modi for long life and good health.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog met Thursday with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, urging increased international efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.