After Mass on the Solemnity of Christ the King in St Peter’s Square, Pope Leo makes a heartfelt appeal for the release of students and priests kidnapped in recent days in Nigeria and Cameroon. By Vatican News Pope Leo has expressed his “immense sadness” over the recent kidnappings of priests, …

By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 21, 2025 / 18:30 pm The University of Notre Dame has reinstated “Catholic Mission” among its staff values after it opted to drop the language in an effort to reprogram the school’s Catholic identity as overarching. In a Nov. 21 staff announcement, Notre Dame President Robert A. …

Gunmen stormed and kidnapped more than 300 students at a Catholic school in Nigeria. The United States and local Church have condemned the act, voiced deep concern, and Washington is considering sanctions. By Cecilia Seppia  Another mass abduction has taken place More than 300 students and teachers at the Catholic …

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Assisi and pays a visit to the tomb of St Francis, saying his witness is especially important “at a time when the world is searching for signs of hope.” By Benedetta Capelli – Assisi “It is a blessing to be able to come here today …