WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee Of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving,’ is part of a series of events and initiatives meant to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. --- WASHINGTON (RNS) — A slate [...]

From Africa to Rome, this week is marked by Pope Leo XIV’s final moments on the African continent and urgent calls for peace. --- From Africa to Rome, this week’s Vaticano updates highlight the global mission of the Church—marked by Pope [...]

On his return flight to Rome, the pope addressed war, migration, same-sex blessings, and Vatican diplomacy with authoritarian governments. --- Speaking to reporters on his flight from Malabo to Rome, the pope addressed war, migration, same-sex blessings, and the Vatican’s diplomacy [...]

Notably absent from the lineup are representatives from other non-Christian faiths, such as Islam or Indigenous spiritual traditions, or leaders from mainline Christian or historically Black denominations. --- WASHINGTON (RNS) — A slate of political, military, and religious leaders are scheduled [...]

In Equatorial Guinea, the pope told young people and families to let Christ’s light shape a future of love, responsibility, and hope. [...] --- In Equatorial Guinea, the pope told young people and families to let Christ’s light shape a future [...]