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Audiobook of Pope Leo XIV’s Encyclical "Magnifica humanitas" now available
Posted on 06/1/2026 10:30 AM ()
The English editorial team of Vatican Radio – Vatican News has prepared an audiobook of Pope Leo XIV’s Encyclical Magnifica humanitas.
Cardinal Czerny: ‘Magnifica Humanitas’ is profoundly synodal
Posted on 06/1/2026 10:18 AM ()
In a video message sent to the bishops of Switzerland on the occasion of their plenary assembly, Cardinal Czerny reflects on the significance of Pope Leo XIV’s Encyclical, published on 25 May, expressing his belief that the document challenges us to examine our structures, our ways of operating, and our approach to evangelization.
Another escalation in Hormuz, Kuwait targeted by drone
Posted on 06/1/2026 08:37 AM ()
The US has said it struck Iranian military sites over the weekend while Tehran said it responded by targeting an American base.
St. Justin Martyr: Saint of the Day for Monday, June 01, 2026
Posted on 06/1/2026 06:00 AM (Catholic Online > Saint of the Day)
Pope to Scouts and Guides: Let the Gospel be your ‘navigator’ in life
Posted on 06/1/2026 05:43 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV encourages Catholic scouts and guides to deepen their commitment to faith, service, and Christian witness as he receives members of the Italian Catholic Guides and Scouts of Europe Association (AGESCI Europa) in the Vatican.
Pope Leo XIV invites Church to participate in World Mission Sunday
Posted on 06/1/2026 04:59 AM ()
During his address to representatives of the Pontifical Mission Societies, Pope Leo XIV invites the entire Church to participate in World Mission Sunday. Pope Leo also recalls longtime National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States, Venerable Fulton Sheen, who will be beatified in September, as a "light of faith, hope, and love," noting, "I myself am a witness of his evangelization when I was growing up."
Centenary celebrations of St. Hannibal Mary Di Francia
Posted on 06/1/2026 04:29 AM ()
The Rogationists and Daughters of Divine Zeal inaugurate the centenary commemorating the birth into heaven of St. Hannibal Mary Di Francia with a Solemn Eucharistic Celebration on Monday, 1 June, at the Parish of Saints Anthony and Hannibal Mary in Rome.
EBU: Safeguarding Radio, a bastion of freedom and pluralism
Posted on 06/1/2026 04:07 AM ()
The “Digital Networks Act” is currently under discussion at the European level, aimed at regulating the continent’s communication and information landscape for the years ahead. The European Broadcasting Union stresses the urgency of not sacrificing radio’s role in the digital age. The presence of radio receivers in automobiles is considered essential.
Pope highlights mission at Neocatechumenal Way anniversary
Posted on 05/31/2026 07:28 AM ()
Pope Leo sends a message to participants in a Mass marking the 60th anniversary of the Neocatechumenal Way in Madrid. The Pope praises its missionary commitment and encouraged its members to continue serving the Church’s evangelising mission, while Church leaders reflected on the movement’s growth from the shantytowns of Madrid to a presence in 138 countries worldwide.
Pope: May God guide world leaders towards a just and lasting peace
Posted on 05/31/2026 05:45 AM ()
Pope Leo renews his appeal for peace, praying that God guide world leaders towards a just and lasting peace, while also encouraging a culture of care for the ill and greeting pilgrims gathered at Poland’s Marian shrine of Piekary.