International
Legacy of a Hero: Commemorating the 11th Anniversary of the Youhanabad Martyrs and Akash Bashir
Eleven years after the tragic attacks on St. John’s Catholic Church and Christ Church, we honor the 15 lives lost—including the heroic Akash Bashir. Now recognized as a ‘Servant of God’ by the Pope, Akash’s sacrifice remains a beacon of courage and religious harmony in Pakistan.
Appointment of vicar apostolic of Quetta, Pakistan
The Holy Father has appointed Archbishop Sebastian Francis Shaw, O.F.M., until now metropolitan of Lahore, as vicar apostolic of Quetta, Pakistan.
Appointment of metropolitan archbishop of Lahore, Pakistan
The Holy Father has appointed Bishop Khalid Rehmat, O.F.M. Cap., until now vicar apostolic of Quetta, as metropolitan archbishop of Lahore, Pakistan.
Lenten Retreat: Bishop Varden reflects on ‘Glory’
Bishop Erik Varden delivers his seventh reflection at the Spiritual Exercises in the Vatican for Pope Leo XIV, Cardinals residing in Rome, and heads of Dicasteries, focusing on the theme of ‘Glory’. The following is a summary of his reflection.
Pope to religious: Be a reflection of God’s love in the world
Pope Leo encourages the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate and the Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles to continue their mission in difficult regions across the globe and amongst those most in need.
Pope: May those who suffer find true peace in the charity of God
Pope Leo XIV sends a letter to Cardinal Michael Czerny, his special envoy for the 34th World Day of the Sick celebration on 11 February at the Shrine of Our Lady of Peace in Chiclayo, Peru.
Pope at Mass: Consistory a time for Cardinals to reflect on Church’s path
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass with the Cardinals gathered for his first Extraordinary Consistory, and invites them to share their burden of pastoral care with each other as they seek to help the Pope guide the Church.
Pope: The new year is ‘a journey to be discovered’
Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first public Mass of 2026 on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, telling believers that Mary has revealed the ‘unarmed and disarming’ face of God.
Closeness is the legacy of the Jubilee, says Cardinal at closing of St. John Lateran Holy Door
Cardinal Baldassare Reina, Vicar General of Rome and Archpriest of the Basilica of St. John Lateran, presides over the closing of the Holy Door and the subsequent Mass and invites the faithful to manifest the presence of God in the places where there is no fraternity, justice, truth and peace.
Pope: Even as Jubilee ends we remain pilgrims of hope
As the Jubilee Year draws to a close, Pope Leo XIV reminds the faithful that its deepest gift endures. Hope, he says, continues to shape the Church’s journey, calling all to remain pilgrims who generate life and renewal.