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The faithful of Peru have continued to turn out in huge numbers to welcome the Holy Father as he continues his Apostolic Journey. And nowhere were the crowds more eager to greet someone they consider one of their own, than in Pope Leo's former diocese, Chiclayo. Before flying north Pope Leo popped out on the balcony of the Apostolic Nunciature in Lima to say a surprise early morning farewell as he... Read More

Two years ago, Mrs Odette Ghattas endured a terrifying experience in Bethlehem when her home was broken into while she was living alone. The thief stole all of her gold jewellery, along with cash in shekels, Jordanian dinars, and US dollars. He also took her mobile, leaving her unable to call for help. As if this were not enough, he threatened her and ordered her not to move from her chair. Overwh... Read More

A Catholic pilgrim who cycled nearly 3,000 miles across Europe and the Middle East has finally arrived in Jerusalem, describing his arrival in the Holy City as "overwhelming". Andrew Foote, 32, set off from Westminster Cathedral on 15th August and reached Jerusalem on Wednesday 11th November after travelling through Europe, Turkey and Jordan on a journey that tested him physically, emotionally and... Read More

Today, 12 November 2026, in New York, His Excellency Archbishop Christophe Z El Kassis, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, reaffirmed the Holy See's appreciation for the essential work of UNRWA, expressing deep concern over the continued suffering and insecurity of Palestinian refugees. Referring to the recent severe flooding in Gaza, he stressed the urgent need to ensure su... Read More

Tens of thousands of people gathered in Lima today to catch a glimpse of 'Padre Robert' as Pope Leo XIV is affectionately known in Peru, on his first full day in the country. Large crowds were reported outside the church residence where he is staying. Another 40,000 people chanted: "The Pope is Peruvian!" at the Central Plaza Mayor as he passed through. At a meeting with Bishops in the Archbishop'... Read More

Pope Leo XIV has urged Peruvian leaders to provide accessible health services for its people and strengthen preventative medicine to support families who care for the elderly, the sick and the vulnerable in the country which 'remains with me". In his first address to government officials and the diplomatic corps after landing in the country he says helped form him as a pastor, the Pope highlighted... Read More

On his third day in Argentina, on Tuesday, the feast of his namesake, Pope St Leo the Great, the Holy Father travelled to Córdoba, where he celebrated Mass on the grounds of the Military Aviation School. In his homily he recalled Argentina's many saints and blesseds, especially those who flourished in and around Córdoba, who can be an example for the Church and its faithful. "It is, a joyful dut... Read More

In a video message to participants in the International Catholic Commission for Migration's Plenary Meeting, Pope Leo XIV encourages them to continue welcoming, protecting, promoting, and integrating migrants and refugees, especially in today's world marked by wars and natural disasters. As nations struggle with humanitarian challenges and a decline in funding for international assistance, Pope Le... Read More

After the huge open air Mass in Buenos Aires yesterday, Pope Leo met for over an hour with five survivors of clerical abuse. "The Pope spoke individually with each of them, listened to their words and to the painful stories of their experiences, as well as to their proposals for strengthening paths towards healing within the Church," a statement from the Vatican press office explained. "To them, a... Read More

Many Catholics in Argentina have been travelling for thousands of miles in the hope of meeting the Pope in a once-in-a-lifetime experience. As Pope Leo XIV stepped foot in Argentina on Sunday (8th November), pilgrims from one of the country's most isolated regions, Patagonia, were embarking on an extraordinary journey across vast plains, mountains and desert landscapes for the chance to see him in... Read More

Pope Leo XIV began his first full day in Argentina with a visit to a care home. He went on to celebrate a huge outdoor Mass in central Buenos Aires drawing an estimated 2.5 million people - the largest gathering of his pontificate so far. The Don Orione Care Center in Claypole, founded in 1935 by St Luigi Orione, is a residential centre dedicated to caring for around 400 people with disabilities. ... Read More

Pope Leo arrived in Buenos Aires International Airport yesterday afternoon for the second leg of his 12-day apostolic journey Latin America. Upon the his aircraft's arrival, the Apostolic Nuncio to Argentina, Archbishop Michael Wallace Banach and the Argentinian Chief of Protocol boarded the plane to greet the Pope. Argentinian President Javier Milei then welcomed Pope Leo XIV at the foot of... Read More

Fr David Neuhaus, an Israeli Jesuit priest, born in South Africa to a Jewish family writes: A dear Lebanese friend, who pours much energy into raising consciousness about what is happening in Palestine/Israel, brought to my attention the initiative of Dr Hossam Matar, a Lebanese academic. Dr. Mattar has created an association and a website called Habbat Al-Qulub, a term literally meaning "seeds o... Read More

On his his final appointment in Uruguay yesterday, Pope Leo XIV presided over Mass in the Cathedral Basilica in the City of Florida, part of the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Thirty-Three. In his homily, he expressed his joy at being "a pilgrim" at the shrine where, he said, he is able to "share in the faith and the tenderness with which the Uruguayan people have looked at the Mother of God ... Read More