Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass for the canonization of seven new saints: Peter To Rot, Ignatius Choukrallah Maloyan, Maria Troncatti, Vincenza Maria Poloni, Carmen Rendiles Martínez, Bartolo Longo, José Gregorio Hernández Cisnerosin
The restoration of Al-Tahira Chaldean Church originally dating back to the mid-18th-century was part of the Mosul Mosaic initiative aimed at preserving the city's diverse cultural heritage. The project commenced in 2019 led by L'Œuvre d'Orient in collaboration with the State Board of Antiquities and Heritage, the French Institute National du Patrimoine (INP), and the Chaldean Archdiocese funded by the ALIPH Foundation.
The restoration of St. Thomas Syriac Orthodox Church originally dating back to the 7th century was part of the Mosul Mosaic initiative aimed at preserving the city's diverse cultural heritage. The project commenced in 2019, led by L'Œuvre d'Orient in collaboration with the State Board of Antiquities and Heritage, the French Institut National du Patrimoine (INP) and the Syriac Orthodox Archdiocese. Funded by the ALIPH Foundation, the restoration included structural repairs, preservation of religious artifacts and community engagement efforts.
Hindus, Sikh and Jains around the world celebrate Diwali, the Indian festival of lights which symbolises the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance.
Pope Leo XIV presides over a Rosary vigil for peace on the 63rd anniversary of the start of the Second Vatican Council in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, Vatican, on October 11, 2025.
On the day that marks two years of Hamas attacks, and the genocide in Gaza by the Israeli government, hundreds of people gathered at the central train station in Arnhem to demand a ceasefire now in Gaza.
A vehicle representing five-year-old Hind Rajab and her family, who were killed during an Israeli army attack in the Tel al-Hawa area of Gaza in January 2024, has been exhibited in the Netherlands.
Durga Puja, an annual festival that marks victory of good over evil is celebrated by Hindus all over India & abroad. It is an occasion of great enthusiasm and festivity for the Hindus. On the last day, the day of Bhashan or Vijoya Dashami, images and idols are immersed in water.
Pope Leo XIV participates in the International Conference Raising Hope for Climate Justice tenth anniversary promoted by the Laudato Si Movement at the Mariapolis Center.
Durga Puja also known as Durgotsava or Sharodotsav, is an annual festival originating in the Indian subcontinent which reveres and pays homage to the Hindu goddess Durga. 66 Pally Club Durgapuja Committee promoted Kerala Tourism through Theyyam dances during their Durgapuja Celebration.
She succeeds Trishna Shakya, who stepped down from her sacred role upon reaching maturity. Following centuries-old Newar tradition, the transition marks a rare change in Kumari lineage as the divine child deity is ceremonially replaced and Trishna ceremonially retiring upon reaching the age of maturity.
Pope Leo XIV presides over the Liturgy of the Word on the occasion of the beginning of the new pastoral year of the Diocese of Rome, at Saint John Lateran archbasilica in Rome, Italy on 19 September 2025.
Again, people in Nijmegen took to the streets of the city to call for an end to the genocide in Gaza. Hundreds of participants marched in a procession to the Waal Bridge, accompanied by loud noise and flag displays.
