Vatican & World News

- Pope Leo meets with representatives of three different religious congregations, telling them their diverse charisms and apostolic missions highlight the Church’s beauty - In northern Peru, new life is breathed into five charity projects promoted by the former local bishop Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV - Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert tells Vatican Radio that a ceasefire in Gaza is not sufficient and there is no viable path to coexistence between Israel and Palestine other than the two-state solution

- Pope Leo meets with the National Italian American Foundation, on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. - The Vatican Secretary of State makes a call to the global community not to accept war as unavoidable. - The Archbishop of Seoul, South Korea urges the newly elected president to lead with “moderation and attentive listening.”

- Pope Leo releases his prayer intention for June, the month dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus - The Archbishop of Denver calls for an end to violence that “only fuels hatred” - Dozens of Palestinians waiting for humanitarian aid are killed or wounded by Israeli soldiers

- Pope Leo ordains seven men to the priesthood in a Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica. - Hamas leaders review a ceasefire proposal from the Trump administration, which Washington says has Israel’s approval. - Over 150 people have died in a flood north-central Nigeria where emergency responders are at work.

· At least 54 Palestinians are killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, including dozens sheltering in a school. · Cambodia hosts religious leaders, scholars, and representatives of Buddhist and Christian communities as they gather for the Eighth Buddhist-Christian Colloquium. · Pope Leo XIV meets with the Napoli football club after its fourth-ever league victory.

- Pope Leo prays for those suffering from war, and calls for courage and perseverance for those who sincerely seek peace - Russia continues to attack Ukraine with drones and ballistic missiles, with its largest strike against the nation in three years - Ecuador’s newly re-elected president, Daniel Noboa, begins a four-year term, vowing to combat corruption and crime

In the headlines, this Saturday, May 24th: - The Pope thanks Vatican employees and tells them prayer and faith are the ingredients which will flavour their work - Russia launches heaviest attack on Kyiv in years - The Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union speaks with us after meeting with Pope, saying we need peace amid war and for families to transmit the faith.

• The Archbishop Emeritus of Bombay calls on India and Pakistan to find a path to enduring peace. • Israel allows basic food supplies to enter Gaza following a 10-week blockade. • Pope Leo XIV meets with ecumenical and interreligious delegations at the Vatican.