Sabas was born at Mutalaska, Cappadocia, near Caesarea. He was the son of an army officer there who when assigned to Alexandria, left him in the care of an uncle. Mistreated by his uncle's wife, Sabas ran away to another uncle, though he was only eight. When the two uncles became involved in a lawsuit over his estate, he again ran away, this time to a monastery near Mutalaska. In time the uncles were reconciled and wanted him to marry, but he remained in the monastery. In 456, he went to ...

Pope Leo XIV welcomes the Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia, Andrej Plenković, at the Vatican Apostolic Palace. With the Secretary of State, talks included mutual appreciation for the strong bilateral relations and the international context, with a focus on regional cooperation in the Western Balkans and the conflict in Ukraine.

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Pope Leo XIV meets artists and organizers on the eve of the annual Christmas Vatican "Concert with the Poor" at its sixth edition.

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Pope Leo meets participants of the Paris Course on Revascularisation during the Jubilee of Hope and tells them that healing the heart requires science, compassion and ethical responsibility.

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American actor Chris Pratt is currently filming a documentary on the Vatican Necropolis. Produced by Vatican Media, the Fabric of St Peter, and AF Films, it will be released in 2026 for the 400th anniversary of the inauguration and dedication of the Basilica.

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Pope Leo XIV says that new generations must be helped and guided when it comes to their relationship with new technologies, and he calls for widespread participation in these efforts.

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Pope Leo XIV views excerpts of Roberto Benigni’s upcoming monologue “Peter: A Man in the Wind,” produced in collaboration with Vatican Media and airing on Italian state TV.

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At the OSCE Ministerial Council in Vienna, Archbishop Paul Gallagher calls for renewed efforts in conflict prevention, especially regarding Ukraine. He also highlights rising religious intolerance, migration challenges, and the need for stronger action against human trafficking.

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The Vatican Bank publishes its first Sustainability Report on its commitment to environmental, social and governance principles and towards sustainable finance.

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Pope Leo XIV welcomes the President of the Slovak Republic Peter Pellegrini at the Vatican Apostolic Palace. With the Secretary of State, talks included mutual appreciation for the strong bilateral relations and the international context, with a focus on the war in Ukraine and its repercussions for European security.

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