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Holy See: Disarmament the only true way to achieve secure peace

The address of the Holy See’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York at the 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons underscores how the "total elimination of nuclear weapons" is "a necessary responsibility that calls for concrete and credible steps."

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Pope Leo: The Papal Foundation’s generosity shows goodness of God

Pope Leo XIV meets with a delegation from The Papal Foundation, and expresses his support for their charitable activities that have helped many in the Church.

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The Papal Foundation reveals record-setting grants for Church-run projects

As it meets with Pope Leo XIV, The Papal Foundation announces it has approved over $15 million in grant allocations for 2026, a record in its 38-year history.

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St. Marculf: Saint of the Day for Friday, May 01, 2026

Marculf is also known as Marcoul. He was born at Bayeux, Gaul, at noble parents. He was ordained when he was thirty, and did missionary work at Coutances. Desirous of living as a hermit, he was granted land by king Childebert at Nanteuil. He attracted numerous disciples, and built a monastery, of which he was abbot. It became a great pilgrimage center after his death on May 1. St. Marculf was regarded as a patron who cured skin diseases, and as late as 1680, sufferers made pilgrimages to his ...

Catholic aid agency continues support for Church relief efforts to Palestinians

The Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) has rushed nearly $1.2 million in aid to support Church-sponsored relief efforts in Gaza and the West Bank since a ceasefire began in October 2025.

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Hormuz crisis could push tens of millions of people into poverty

The UN Secretary‑General has warned that the escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz could push tens of millions of people into poverty, drive a sharp rise in global hunger and potentially tip the world toward recession.

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Suspect arrested over attack on French nun in Jerusalem

Israeli police announce they have arrested a 36-year-old suspect for allegedly attacking a French-born religious sister, who works as a researcher at the French School of Biblical and Archaeological Research in Jerusalem.

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Vatican Observatory has asteroid named after Pope Leo XIII

The Vatican Observatory announces that four asteroids have been named after important figures in its history, including Pope Leo XIII, who re-founded the institute in 1891 after the loss of the papal territories.

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The Papal Foundation visits Rome to reaffirm cooperation and support for the poor

Several representatives of The Papal Foundation are making a pilgrimage to Rome from the United States and Canada, focusing on furthering support for the poor and advancing the Church’s mission worldwide, with a central meeting with Pope Leo XIV.

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Catholic not-for-profit hospital in Singapore expands surgery, critical care services

A Catholic not-for-profit hospital in Singapore expands its surgical and critical care capacity with the opening of a new day surgery centre and upgraded intensive care facilities.

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