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Five years after the devastating 2020 Beirut port explosion, the Lebanese Catholic Church continues its fight for justice and support for the victims. Through humanitarian aid, a living memory, advocacy against impunity, and a message of peace conveyed notably by the historic visit of Pope Leo XIV, it remains a moral and social pillar in a Lebanon mired in profound crisis. Despite political, economic, and regional obstacles, the Church embodies the hope and resilience of a wounded nation, refusing to abandon the quest for truth and dignity.

Discover the powerful message of Leo XIV to Lebanese leaders during his historic visit in November 2025: a call to serve the people, rebuild political trust, and preserve the model of interreligious coexistence in Lebanon, a country in the midst of an economic and social crisis. A pivotal moment for the future of Lebanon and its youth, poised between hope and major challenges.

On November 29, 2025, Pope Leo XIV made a historic visit to Istanbul, promoting interreligious dialogue and Christian unity in the face of current challenges, in a sensitive diplomatic context with Turkey.

Pope Leo XIV celebrates the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea in Iznik by reciting the Creed in its original version, without the "Filioque," a powerful symbolic gesture for Christian unity despite the persistent divisions between Catholics and Orthodox.

After fourteen years of civil war, the Christian community in Syria has lost more than 75,130 of its members, facing violence, exclusion, and exile. Between fragile hopes and growing threats, this report details the slow disappearance of a millennia-old presence in the land of Christianity's origin.

A historic visit by Pope Leo XIV to Turkey (November 2025) to celebrate the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. The visit focused on the difficult yet enduring lives of Christians, a minority in a Muslim-majority country, caught between a millennia-old heritage, past violence, limited recognition, and a quiet renewal. It conveyed a message of unity and hope for a faithful community despite the trials they face.

Pope Leo XIV's historic journey to Turkey and Lebanon: a symbolic voyage blending homage, interreligious dialogue, ecumenism, and compassion in the face of contemporary challenges. A powerful gesture for peace, reconciliation, and hope at the heart of civilizations.

Pope Leo XIV's first apostolic journey to Turkey and Lebanon, from November 27 to December 2, 2025, emphasizes a message of peace, Christian unity, and interreligious dialogue. This ecumenical pilgrimage, marked by the commemoration of the Council of Nicaea in Iznik, aims to strengthen peaceful coexistence in a historically complex region, while also engaging with local populations, particularly young people.

The Vatican's doctrinal note "Una Caro" (November 25, 2025) reaffirms monogamy as the fundamental principle of marriage, in the face of the challenges posed by polyamory and polygamy. Published on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, it emphasizes the importance of an exclusive, intimate, and egalitarian union between two people, protecting the dignity of each, especially that of women. The document draws on biblical and traditional doctrinal references to defend marital exclusivity as the basis for a faithful, balanced, and respectful relationship.

A document from the German Bishops' Conference, published in October 2025, proposes an open and respectful approach to supporting LGBT+ students in Catholic schools. This initiative has sparked a heated controversy among bishops, who are divided between adapting to societal realities and defending traditional doctrine. The debate reflects the tensions within the German "Synodal Path" and raises important questions for education, pastoral care, and the future of the Catholic Church in Germany.

Apostolic Letter "In unitate Fidei" of Pope Leo XIV on the commemoration of the Council of Nicaea, in preparation for his ecumenical trip to Turkey and Lebanon (27 Nov. - 3 Dec.).

On the occasion of the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, Pope Leo XIV launched an ambitious ecumenical project, inviting Christians to reconnect with the Nicene Creed as a common foundation of faith. His trip to Turkey, particularly to İznik, symbolized this call for spiritual unity and reconciliation between Churches, beyond historical divisions, to build together a future of peace and Christian fraternity.

The Bishop of Cádiz, Monsignor Rafael Zornoza, has resigned in a historic manner following a Vatican canonical investigation into allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. This is the first public procedure of its kind in Spain. Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation and appointed a successor to restore confidence in the Spanish Catholic Church.

Pope Leo XIV addressed young American Catholics in November 2025, emphasizing the importance of technology for living a vibrant and engaged Christian faith, while also calling for its balanced and responsible use. A historic digital encounter, combining prayer, dialogue, and mission.

On November 19, 2025, Pope Leo XIV amended Article 8 of the Vatican's Fundamental Law, authorizing the participation of lay men and women in the Pontifical Commission. This legal reform, inherited from the pontificate of Francis, marks a historic step toward a more inclusive and egalitarian Vatican governance, integrating women and lay people into a legislative body previously reserved for cardinals. A discreet but major turning point for the Church, calling for renewed co-responsibility between clergy and faithful.

Leo XIV in Assisi: a silent and humble pilgrimage to the tomb of Saint Francis, symbol of peace, fraternity, and hope. A powerful gesture on the eve of the saint's 800th anniversary, calling for evangelical simplicity and unity in the face of current challenges.