In anticipation of the celebration Oct. 19 of World Mission Sunday, the Vatican's missionary news agency shared statistics about the Catholic population, church personnel and the works they are engaged in.| Catholic Review
The U.S. Catholic bishops have appointed veteran journalist Carol Glatz to head up their Rome-based news bureau, succeeding Cindy Wooden, another longtime journalist.| Catholic Review
For Syrian Archbishop Jacques Mourad of Homs, who was held captive by the Islamic State group for five months in 2015, receiving an award named after St. John Paul II was a hopeful reminder of the late pontiff's efforts to advance peace and dialogue in uncertain times.| Catholic Review
Welcoming a group of Holy Year pilgrims from Russia, Pope Leo XIV did not mention their country's war on Ukraine, but he prayed that the pilgrims would let "the fire of Christian love" be kindled in their lives so it would warm "even the coldest and hardest of hearts."| Catholic Review
Pope Leo XIV traveled 23 miles by car to board the "Bel Espoir" sailboat and speak to the crew about peacemaking.| Catholic Review
CASTEL GANDOLFO (CNS) — As part of his summer break, Pope Leo XIV visited members of the Italian Carabinieri in Castel Gandolfo and the Poor Clares in nearby Albano Laziale.| catholicreview.org
