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1 day ago | vaticannews.va | Deborah Castellano Lubov

By Deborah Castellano Lubov On Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV received tennis phenomenon Jannik Sinner in the Vatican. According to the Holy See Press Office, at the audience between the Pope and young athlete, was also Sinner's family and the President of the Italian Tennis Federation, Mr. Alberto Binaghi, in the rooms attached to the Vatican's Paul VI Hall. The 2025 Italian Open, officially known as the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, is currently underway in Rome at the Foro Italico complex.

1 day ago | vaticannews.va | Deborah Castellano Lubov

By Deborah Castellano Lubov Bukavu is being abandoned to neglect and hunger, asserts a missionary from the city who wishes to remain anonymous for security reasons, reports the pontifical news agency Fides. Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, was taken over by the M23 militia on February 16.

2 days ago | vaticannews.va | Kielce Gussie

By Kielce Gussie May 12, 2025 marks Vesak or Buddha Day, a major Buddhist festival commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha.

2 days ago | vaticannews.va | Kielce Gussie

By Kielce Gussie The last known living American hostage held in Gaza is set to be released, according to a statement by Hamas. The head of Hamas’ negotiation team announced the armed group has been in contact with the United States administration over “the last few days,” having talks that “showed high positivity.” 583 days as a hostage 21-year-old American Edan Alexander is one of the 59 hostages still held in Gaza.

3 days ago | vaticannews.va | Deborah Castellano Lubov

By Deborah Castellano Lubov The Vatican has relelased the calendar of Pope Leo XIV's liturgical celebrations for the month of May. During the month dedicated to the Blessed Mother, the Holy Father will preside over various liturgical celebrations and make several visits to major basilicas in Rome. First on his agenda will be on Sunday, 18 May, the Fifth Sunday of Easter, in which Pope Leo XIV will preside over the Mass for the beginning of his Petrine Ministry in St. Peter’s Square at 10 AM.