World Mission Day-unite in prayer for missionaries

Cardinal presides over act of reparation in St. Peter’s following desecration of altar Cardinal Mauro Gambetti presided over a penitential rite of reparation at the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica following a serious act of desecration on Oct. 10.

Cardinal Parolin on St. Carlo Acutis: Many ‘touched by his smile’ when they see his photo

Vatican halts seminary formation in DR Congo diocese ‘until further notice’

The Dicastery for Evangelization suspended the formation of seminarians in a diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo, citing a “difficult ecclesial environment.”

Fire damages historic Italian monastery where St. Carlo Acutis received first Communion

An Oct. 11 fire severely damaged the 17th-century Bernaga Monastery outside of Milan in northern Italy, forcing 21 cloistered nuns to flee the blaze.

World Mission Day: Leo XIV calls for supporting those who bring Christ to ends of earth

In a video released Oct. 13, Pope Leo XIV said World Mission Day is an opportunity for the entire Catholic Church to unite in prayer for missionaries.