News from the Vatican

With profound joy and relevance for the life of faith, the universal Church has received the Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi te, the first from Pope Leo XIV, published on 9 October 2025. The Holy Father directs a powerful call to us to renew and deepen our preferential option for the poor, reminding us that the meaning of its title, "...

On October 7, one year after the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, the Holy Father addressed a letter to the population living in the region. In this message, Pope Francis calls for an end to the war and calls for awareness of the current seriousness of this conflict situation:

The Letter of condolences addressed by His Holiness Pope Francis to His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir the State of Kuwait, upon the demise of the late Amir, His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

Addressing the crowds in Saint Peter's Square following the Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis addressed the very serious situation in Israel and Palestine, underscoring his closeness to all those suffering, Palestinians and Israelis. He said he remembers and prays for them every day, and he offers them his "embrace" at "this dark moment."

At the Angelus on Sunday, 5th November, the Holy Father made the following appeal for peace:

The Pope received at the Vatican the signatories of the 'Rome Call' document on the ethical use of artificial intelligence. Delegations from Muslim countries were also present, for a shared approach to the non-discriminatory use of technology.

His Holiness Pope Francis recently renewed his heartfelt appeal for peace to be restored in Europe and the world. The Pope once again called for dialogue as the only possible solution to the crisis in Ukraine: the culture of confrontation between powers must give way to a lasting project of peace and coexistence, for the good of the entire human...

Pope Francis addresses members of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue on the occasion of their Plenary Assembly, noting that interreligious dialogue is crucial in a world torn by conflict.