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Official delegation announced for Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming visit to Equatorial Guinea
Posted on 04/5/2026 06:00 AM (CNA Daily News - Vatican)
Church authorities unveiled details of the official delegation expected to accompany the Holy Father during his visit scheduled for April 21–23.
U.S., Canadian seminarians prepare in Mexico to serve Hispanic community
Posted on 04/5/2026 05:00 AM (CNA Daily News - Vatican)
A seminary was established in Mexico in 1999 to serve the growing Hispanic community in North America, forming future priests who learn Spanish as well as ecclesial and cultural traditions.
Pope Leo XIV announces April 11 peace vigil at St. Peter’s
Posted on 04/5/2026 04:59 AM (CNA Daily News - Vatican)
In his first Easter message to the city and the world, the pontiff urged those with weapons to lay them down.
Pope at Easter: 'May Christ, our Passover, bless us and give his peace to the whole world!'
Posted on 04/5/2026 04:37 AM (CNA Daily News - Vatican)
On his first Easter as pontiff, Leo XIV urged Christians to bring the hope of the Resurrection into a world scarred by war, violence, and injustice.
The miraculous origin story of Italy’s famous Easter dove bread
Posted on 04/5/2026 04:00 AM (CNA Daily News - Vatican)
The legend of the “Colomba di Pasqua” (“Easter dove”) dates to the sixth or seventh century and includes a queen, a feast, and a group of Irish monks.
At Easter Vigil, Pope Leo XIV calls for peace to 'grow and flourish' throughout the world
Posted on 04/4/2026 15:14 PM (CNA Daily News - Vatican)
The ancient vigil "stretches across the centuries as a path of reconciliation and grace," the pope said at the Vatican.
Government of Cuba announces release of more than 2,000 prisoners for Easter
Posted on 04/4/2026 10:00 AM (CNA Daily News - Vatican)
The government said it was making the release "in the context of the religious celebrations of Holy Week."
Archbishop Broglio: War should always be 'a last resort'
Posted on 04/4/2026 09:09 AM (CNA Daily News - Vatican)
The archbishop for the Military Services, USA said it was "hard" to see how the ongoing war with Iran could be justified.
Protests, criticism from Church leaders force Indian government to delay bill on foreign donations
Posted on 04/4/2026 08:00 AM (CNA Daily News - Vatican)
The government’s backing-off from the amendment to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act was promptly welcomed by the Catholic Bishops Conference of India.
Archbishop shares 10 characteristics of his thriving seminary
Posted on 04/4/2026 07:00 AM (CNA Daily News - Vatican)
Archbishop Francisco Cerro of Toledo, Spain, shared in a letter 10 qualities he considers to be the reason why the diocesan seminary is blessed with vocations.