Pope Leo XIV is treated to a birthday cake and best wishes following the "Commemoration of the Martyrs and Witnesses of the Faith of the 21st Century" in the Basilica of St Paul’s outside the walls.

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At the Commemoration of Martyrs and Witnesses of the Faith in the 21st Century, Pope Leo joins representatives of Christian denominations and communities in remembering the examples of the martyrs, whose hope was based on Christian values rather than violence.

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Israeli warplanes have destroyed a multi-story building in western Gaza City, the latest in a series of strikes targeting urban areas amid the ongoing conflict.

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Excerpts from the interview granted by Pope Leo XIV to journalist Elise Ann Allen for the book “Leo XIV: Citizen of the World, Missionary of the 21st Century”, to be released on 18 September, have been published by Crux and El Comercio.

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At the Sunday Angelus, Pope Leo XIV reflects on the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, saying the “immense love of God” transformed “an instrument of death into a means of life”. After the recitation of the Angelus prayer, the Holy Father recalls the anniversary, on Monday, of the establishment of the Synod of Bishops.

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The universal Church and men and women of goodwill across the globe rejoice as Pope Leo XIV celebrates his birthday.

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"Leo from Chicago," a documentary coming soon on Vatican media’s channels, will offer viewers an intimate portrait of Pope Leo XIV’s early life throughout the United States, beginning with the testimonies of his brothers Louis and John, along with numerous voices, images, and stories told by those closest to the man who, since May 8, 2025, has led the universal Catholic Church.

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The UN reports that continuous bombardment in northern Gaza has forced nearly 11,000 Palestinians to flee south in just 24 hours.

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Pope Leo XIV meets with participants of the Jubilee Pilgrimage from the dioceses of Umbria, a region in Central Italy rich in mystics, poets, men and women of faith, and renowned for its artistic and natural heritage. The Pope calls on the faithful to become "missionaries of love and peace."

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As the Church celebrates the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Jenny Kraska reflects on the theme, “Where suffering and love meet”.

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