As the month of September begins, Pope Leo XIV is inviting everyone around the world to pray for the just and sustainable management of water, recognising it as a vital resource and a basic need for every human person. In many parts of the world, our brothers and sisters have little or no reliable access […]
Pope Leo reminded those present that the Church’s mission is to bring people together through genuine human connection, saying that the world is filled with suffering and that the Church must offer hope, welcome and communion. Pope Leo XIV opened the Extraordinary Consistory on Friday, 26 June, with 178 cardinals gathering in Rome to talk […]
Published by Missio UK, this article reflects on the first year of Pope Leo XIV’s papacy and highlights five key lessons from his life and teaching as a missionary. It shows how his messages on peace, faith, compassion, listening and hope can inspire Catholics today to live out the Gospel in everyday life and to […]
Pope Leo XIV has urged the world to put human dignity before technology, warning that artificial intelligence and digital power could deepen injustice, weaken truth and harm the common good if left unchecked. In this important first encyclical on safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence, he says modern society faces a […]
Pope Francis has repeatedly described food waste as a moral issue rather than simply an environmental or economic concern, linking it to charity, solidarity and human dignity. The Pope warned that a growing “culture of waste” can weaken society’s respect for vulnerable people, including the poor, the elderly and the disabled, while also making people […]
Let us pray for priests going through moments of crisis in their vocation, that they may find the accompaniment they need and that communities may support them with understanding and prayer. Every month, the Pope entrusts his Prayer Network with prayer intentions that reflect his deep concerns for humanity and the mission of the Church. His monthly prayer intention serves a global call to transform our […]
Let us pray that nations move toward effective disarmament, particularly nuclear disarmament, and that world leaders choose the path of dialogue and diplomacy instead of violence. Jesus tells us in the Gospel of Matthew, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” This month, Pope Leo invites us to pray for […]
Listening and Fasting: Lent as a Time of Conversion Dear brothers and sisters, Lent is a time in which the Church, guided by a sense of maternal care, invites us to place the mystery of God back in the center of our lives, in order to find renewal in our faith and keep our hearts […]
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIVFOR THE 60TH WORLD DAY OF SOCIAL COMMUNICATIONS Preserving Human Voices and Faces Dear brothers and sisters, Our faces and voices are unique, distinctive features of every person; they reveal a person’s own unrepeatable identity and are the defining elements of every encounter with others. The ancients understood this well. […]
Pope Leo has dedicated his December prayer intention to Christians living in regions torn by war, particularly in the Middle East, urging the faithful to pray that they may become “seeds of peace, reconciliation and hope.” His message highlights the suffering of those surrounded by violence, asking that they continue to feel God’s gentle presence […]
In his homily for World Mission Sunday, Pope Leo urged the faithful to reflect on the Gospel question: “When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?” He reminded believers that faith is the most precious gift in the eyes of God — the bond of love between God and humanity. Highlighting […]
World Mission Sunday is fast approaching, a special time of prayer and support for missionaries across the world. This year’s theme, “Missionaries of Hope Among All Peoples,” reminds us of our calling to share the hope of Christ with everyone. Many of our brothers and sisters live in despair and hopelessness, but through Christ, we […]
