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‘Our presence is our mission’: Redemptorists from India remain in war-weary Lebanon

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Leo XIV prays for “embattled people of Ukraine” ahead of invasion anniversary

Feb 22
Crux Now Staff

Cardinal Pietro Parolin. (Credit: Vatican Media.)

Vatican’s top diplomat says Holy See won’t join Board of Peace

Feb 18
Crux Now Staff

Pope Leo greets the faithful in the Paul VI Hall in the Vatican on Aug. 13, 2025. (Credit: Vatican Media.)

As he arrives in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo pledges Vatican support for peace efforts

Aug 14, 2025
Charles Collins

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with Pope Leo XIV in Castel Gandolfo on July 9, 2025. (Credit: Ukrainian Government.)

Pope Leo renews offer to host meeting between Russia-Ukraine after visit by Zelenskyy

Jul 9, 2025
Charles Collins

Pope has phone call with Putin same day Trump does

Jun 5, 2025
Elise Ann Allen

Pope issues appeal for peace in Ukraine, Gaza amid fresh violence

May 28, 2025
Elise Ann Allen

U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican on April 26, 2025. (Credit: Zelenskyy on X.)

In Vatican, Zelenskyy meets with Trump, advocating Ukraine in its war with Russia

Apr 27, 2025
Charles Collins

Four ambulances to be donated to Ukraine by Pope Francis, along with the drivers, including Papal Almoner Polish Cardinal Konrad Krajewski (second from left), ahead of Easter 2025. (Credit: Vatican Media.)

Pope sends ambulances to Ukraine for Easter amid negotiation efforts

Apr 8, 2025
Elise Ann Allen

The Holy See Secretary for Relations with States Archbishop Paul Gallagher addresses the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023. (Credit: Richard Drew/AP.)

Top Vatican diplomat calls Russian foreign minister amid ceasefire tensions

Apr 5, 2025
Elise Ann Allen

Vatican hopes Ukraine peace will be ‘just,’ absent of ‘preconditions’

Mar 17, 2025
Elise Ann Allen

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‘Our presence is our mission’: Redemptorists from India remain in war-weary Lebanon

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Mar 19
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Mar 19
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As religious tensions rise, houses of worship in Maine look to beef up security

Mar 19
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