At a press conference in the Vatican, Archbishop Rino Fisichella explains how the Jubilee of Youth will offer “an embrace from all young people worldwide” to those living in war zones. vaticannews.va/en/vatican-cit…

Thrilled to share the first paper to be published in the special issue of the Religions MDPI journal that I am editing on systematic theology as a catalyst for renewal in Catholic Education.

S.E. Mons. Paul R. Gallagher, Segretario per i Rapporti con gli Stati e le Organizzazioni Internazionali, si recherà in Messico dal 24 al 29 luglio, in occasione dell’Assemblea Generale della Federazione Internazionale delle Università Cattoliche (IFCU-FIUC) a Guadalajara.

On this feast of Saint Davog of Lough Derg, we hare our new icon by Philip Brennan. Saint Davog of Lough Derg, pray for us.

This week, our team gathered to reflect on the upcoming year, centered on our commitment to bringing about a socially just & equitable world as contemplatives in action. Our prayers are with Catholic school educators & their communities as they rest & prepare for the new year!

Pope Leo to Catholic Universities: “Christ is not a stranger to rational discourse, but rather the keystone that gives coherence and meaning to all our thoughts, hopes, and efforts to improve life and find purpose." vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2…

The opening of the 28th International of Catholic Universities at Guadalajara, Mexico.

La gira contempló dos encuentros: las asambleas de #SACRU (Strategic Alliance of Catholic Research Universities) e #IFCU (International Federation of Catholic Universities). 🤝 Ambos espacios para reafirmar el liderazgo de la educ. internacional con identidad católica. #HiloUC

St. John Herny Newman is now on his way to being declared a Doctor of the Church as Pope Leo confirms the decision in a meeting with the Prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints this morning. vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2…

- In 1879, Pope Leo XIII made John Henry Newman a cardinal. - In 2010 Pope Benedict XVI declared him blessed. - In 2019 Pope Francis made him a saint. - In 2025 Pope Leo XIV said he would name him a doctor of the Church. vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2…

"The Irish Church needs them and wants them ..." Bishop Fintan Gavin previews his homily (31st July) to the over 600 Irish pilgrims in Rome for the #JubileeofYouth #pilgrimsofhope SEE theway.ie for full homily

Great week at IFCU-FIUC in Guadalajara - wonderful hospitality at UNIVA Catholic University.

We were delighted to join youth pilgrims from dioceses all over🇮🇪who travelled to Rome this weekend for the #jubileeofyouth. Especially for a great evening of music & fun at the Pontifical Irish College. Mar a dúirt an Pápa Leo XIV, ‘is sibhse salann na talún’⚓️ CatholicBishops

Please pray for the safe release of Gena Heraty and her companions who have been kidnapped in Haiti. 🙏🏻

#synodresources The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) has officially released the “Pathways for the Implementation Phase of the #Synod”, marking a key milestone in the ongoing synodal journey of the Church. in Kigali, Rwanda. #synodonsynodality

The Synodal Pathway – at home in a changing Church. It is the most significant #leadership role held by a #woman in the #IrishChurch in living memory. My interview with Julieann Moran, general secretary of Irish Synodal Pathway for The Tablet thetablet.co.uk/features/the-s… TheWay.ie

Beautiful documentary from Colm Flynn EWTN News on Francis’s life and ministry in Argentina, including some terrific interviews. youtu.be/g5oF18qU5Po?si… via YouTube

Thanks Austen!

A little flash-back of my wife Paola Arriaza presenting on stage in front of one million young people as Pope Leo XIV arrived at Tor Vergata.

Today marks one year since the passing of Archbishop Noël Treanor, Apostolic Nuncio to the EU, whose dedication of EU’s fundamental values of peace and solidarity we still remember today.