newsletter 26 march 2026

Pope assures Archbishop of Canterbury of dialogue 'in truth and love‘ 

Pope Leo XIV sends a message to Archbishop Sarah Mullally on the occasion of her installation, recalling the progress and challenges in Catholic–Anglican relations. The Archbishop's installation ceremony in Canterbury Cathedral took place on 25 March. 

Pope praises 'profound witness' of late Cardinal Jean-Baptiste Pham Minh Mân 

Pope Leo XIV remembers Cardinal Jean-Baptiste Pham Minh Mân, Archbishop emeritus of Thàn-Phô Hô Chí Minh, Viet Nam, who passed away at age 92 on Sunday, saying ... 

Pope to transplant center: 'Keep the good of the patient as your guiding principle'

Pope Leo addresses Italy's National Center for Transplants and urges them to 'keep the good of the patient as your guiding principle.' 

Cardinal Parolin: Easter is the time to end the foolishness of war

On the sidelines of a study day at the Vatican Apostolic Library Cardinal Pietro Parolin responds to journalists' questions. He expresses his hope that in the ... 

Holy See calls for halt to escalating violence in the Middle East

Addressing the UN in Geneva, Archbishop Balestrero stresses the impact on civilians and refugees, urging an immediate halt to violence 

The story of Annella Zervas: Examples of holiness needed close to home

A 26-year-old woman from the state of Minnesota joins another 100 U.S. born men and women on the path to canonization as a century after her death, she ... 

Cameroon releases official Papal Visit anthem: Terre de l’Alliance

The countdown has begun: From 15 to 18 April 2026, Pope Leo XIV will set foot on Cameroonian soil. Catholics and all people of goodwill eagerly await the Holy ... 

Israel says it killed Iran’s navy chief overseeing Strait of Hormuz Blockade

Israel’s defense minister has claimed that the commander overseeing Tehran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has been killed. 

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