Europe Vatican City Guy Consolmagno, the director of the Vatican Observatory, has published a new book entitled A Jesuit’s Guide to the Stars; the book combines personal reflection with a detailed history of Jesuit engagement with astronomy
Europe Vatican City 'Two-State Solution only viable path' argued the Holy See Permanent Observer at the International Conference held at UN headquarters in New York on 28-30 July, where member states debated how to establish peace between Israel and Palestine
Europe Vatican City A Jubilee specifically dedicated to digital missionaries and Catholic influencers has been announced, coinciding with the opening days of the Youth Jubilee; the decision formally recognizes the digital environment as a true field of mission
Europe Vatican City Pope Leo arrived at Villa barberini in Castel Gandolfo, a summer residence for operative breaks for around 400 years, welcomed by local authorities and residents; Pope Francis did not spend time in the Papal residence
Europe Vatican City Commenting on the NATO members' approval of military expenditure to 5% of GDP, Pope Leo XIV lamented the rise of blunt power over the rules of international law and said the decision is 'unworthy and shameful for humanity and for the leaders of nations'