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U.S. Ambassador’s Residence Hosts Pope Leo XIV on Fourth of July
Pope Leo XIV visited U.S. Ambassador Brian Burch in Rome on July 4, 2026, praying for peace and religious freedom on America’s 250th anniversary.
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Pope Leo XIV Sends Prayers to Americans on 250th Anniversary
The pope offers blessings and calls for unity and faith as the United States marks its 250th year of independence.
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Holy See Declares Society of St. Pius X in Schism Following Unauthorized Ordinations
The Vatican announces schism and excommunication over SSPX’s unauthorized consecration of four bishops in July 2026, reaffirming unity under papal authority.
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Peace and unity advance in Colombia after Vatican meeting
During a July 2026 meeting at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV and Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro focused on promoting peace, reconciliation, and national unity.
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Holy See Declares SSPX Bishops Excommunicated After Illicit Consecrations
The Holy See has decreed the automatic excommunication of six SSPX bishops involved in unauthorized episcopal ordinations on July 1, 2026, reaffirming Church discipline on episcopal consecrations.
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Vatican Holds Private Meeting with Colombian President Gustavo Petro
In July 2026, Pope Leo XIV met with Colombia's President Gustavo Petro at the Vatican to continue talks on peace and social challenges in Colombia.
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Holy See Affirms Support for UNRWA and Condemns Aid Obstruction in Gaza
The Holy See renews financial support for UNRWA while denouncing attacks on humanitarian workers and obstruction of aid in Gaza as violations of humanitarian law.
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Peter’s Pence 2025 Collection Raises €54.5 Million to Support Pope’s Charitable Work
Worldwide dioceses and Catholic donors contributed significantly to the 2025 Peter’s Pence, funding humanitarian aid and pastoral initiatives led by the Pope.
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Christians invited to unite in preparing for 2033 Jubilee
The Holy See invites all Christian communities to prepare together for the 2033 Jubilee marking 2,000 years since Christ’s Passion, Death, and Resurrection.
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Vatican advances financial oversight with new ASIF statute
The Vatican reorganizes its Supervisory and Financial Information Authority, replacing its governance structure to meet international financial standards and strengthen transparency.
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Dicastery for Integral Human Development Names Sister Alessandra Smerilli Prefect
Starting September 1, 2026, Sister Alessandra Smerilli will lead the dicastery that coordinates the Church’s social and environmental efforts.
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New Vatican Documentary Chronicles Pope Leo XIV’s Formative Years in Rome
The Vatican News documentary ‘Leone a Roma’ will premiere July 1, highlighting Pope Leo XIV’s nearly 20 years of service in Rome before his papacy.