Francis, Is That You? The Grand Return of Ecolatry in the Vatican

On October 3rd, the event “Raising Hope for Climate Justice” concluded in Castel Gandolfo, the historical summer residence of popes. It was organized by CIDSE (International Cooperation for Development and Solidarity), a Francophone international...

Nostra Aetate at 60: Vatican Conference Looks to the Future of Interfaith Dialogue

As the world prepares to mark the sixtieth anniversary of Nostra Aetate—the groundbreaking Vatican II declaration that transformed the Catholic Church’s relationship with other religions—the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome will host a...

VATICAN - Cardinal Tagle on World Mission Day: "It is our participation in the common mission of the Church"

Thursday, 9 October 2025 Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - "Participation and contribution during World Mission Day is an act of mission, generosity and solidarity. Through this, we proclaim and spread the good news," says Cardinal Luis Antonio Gokim...

Pope Leo XIV and his “brief treatise” on journalism and communication

(ZENIT News / Vatican City, 10.11.2025).- On the morning of Thursday, October 9, Pope Leo XIV received in audience in the Clementine Hall of the Apostolic Palace a group of people who participated in the 39th conference of the MINDS International...

Pope: Palestinians, Israelis must see each other as brothers, sisters

42 VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With the start of the first phase of a peace deal between Israel and Gaza, Pope Leo XIV prayed for a just and lasting peace that respects all people. “We ask God, who is the true peace of humanity, to heal all wounds and to...

How Clean Energy Just Overtook Coal — And Why It’s Under Threat

Renewables overtake coal as fossil fuels fall Ember For the first time in history, renewables have generated more electricity than coal globally. But as science powers this breakthrough, it’s come under attack — and in a twist few saw coming, the...

Pope Leo XIV meets Cardinal Cupich and Chicago labour leaders at Vatican

His Eminence Cardinal Blase Cupich was received in a private audience by Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican this morning, 9 October. The Holy See Press Office confirmed that the meeting took place together with a delegation of labour leaders from...

Unveiling the Smithsonian and Vatican Secrets That Align With Biblical Prophecy

A Hidden History Beneath Our Feet On a recent episode of The Shawn Ryan Show, host Shawn Ryan spoke with AJ Gentile about one of the most mysterious claims in archaeology that the Smithsonian Institution has hidden evidence of ancient giants. “The...

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy students to attend audience with Chicago native Pope Leo at Vatican

CHICAGO (WLS) -- On a beautiful Tuesday evening in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, excitement is building for a group of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy students, who are getting ready for Wednesday's papal audience. An ABC7 crew was on the...

France, Spain and other countries taking Scots' fingerprints from today

From Sunday, October 12, European countries using the Entry/Exit System (EES) will begin new operations at their respective borders. The end of the week will see the gradual roll-out of changes that could result in more data being collected from...

Full list of EU countries taking Brits' fingerprints from today

Kieran Isgin Money & Lifestyle writer and Kate Lally SEO writer 10:41, 12 Oct 2025 Spain is one of a long list of countries(Image: georgeclerk via Getty Images) From Sunday, October 12, European nations using the Entry/Exit System (EES) will...

Vatican warns of AI risks, urges humans to stay in control

Homepage > News > Business > Vatican warns of AI risks, urges humans to stay in control The Vatican has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) can generate misleading, manipulative, and harmful information while urging that humans remain in the...

Vatican's Swiss Guards have a new uniform — but don't worry, the iconic one remains

VATICAN CITY -- The world’s oldest army has new uniforms. But don’t worry: The Swiss Guards’ famed blue, yellow and red Renaissance-style billowy garb isn’t going anywhere. Rather, the pope’s army on Tuesday unveiled an additional uniform for...

Vatican's Swiss Guards Unveil New Uniform

The Vatican's Swiss Guards have introduced a new formal uniform, marking a significant update to their attire. On Thursday (October 2), Swiss Guards commander Col. Christoph Graf showcased the new design during a presentation ceremony at the...

Spark of hope in Holy Land, problems in Peru

Pope Leo turned his attention to his 2nd homeland before praying the midday Angelus this Sunday. A "spark of hope" has emerged from the agreement ending hostilities in Gaza, said Pope Leo XIV at the end of Mass celebrated on October 12, 2025, in...

Pope Leo takes aim at MAGA’s false gospel

Even though Pope Leo XIV, the first-ever U.S.-born pontiff, was labeled the “woke pope” soon after he was chosen in May by cardinals to succeed the late Pope Francis, conservatives in the U.S. reportedly held out hope the new pope would abandon...

The Coalition, energy and policy direction

States of reality Your correspondent (Letters, 4/10) seeks to link attacks on synagogues to the recognition of a Palestinian state, noted in inverted commas as if Palestine doesn’t exist. I suggest a look at some local World War I memorials might...

Vatican announces theme for 60th World Day of Social Communications

“Preserving human voices and faces” is the theme for the 60th World Day of Social Communication, which will be celebrated on 17 May 2026, the Sunday before Pentecost. By Christopher Wells Pope Leo XIV has chosen “Preserving human voices and faces”...

‘San Damiano’: Vatican screens documentary on Roman rough sleeper

The Vatican screens the documentary ‘San Damiano’, which tells the story of a young Polish man who, with fifty euros in his pocket, flees his past and arrives in Rome, living among the homeless near the central train station. By Eugenio Murrali...

In some CT towns, clouds form over new solar developments

CT Mirror’s independent, nonprofit journalism depends on reader support. Create more of it with a tax-deductible donation today. The first time Chris Dahl heard rumblings of a plan to build a large solar array among the corn fields and tobacco...