Pope Leo did not elaborate on his reasons for the selections in the truncated video posted by Variety announcing a convening of filmmakers at the Vatican that will begin Saturday.
Cardinal Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, received the Haifa Peace Prize for his actions during the war, including his offer to trade himself for the hostages held by Hamas.
NRB CEO Troy Miller says anti-Zionism is aimed at Jews but targets Christians as Israel's largest supporters. He warns about foreign influence and the fight against propaganda to win minds.
The NRB’s 2026 annual conference will take place in Jerusalem for the first time, with CEO Troy Miller pledging support for Israel and a fight against misinformation.
The Vatican's top doctrinal office instructed 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide not to refer to Mary as the "co-reedemer" of the world, arguing that Jesus alone was the savior.
Trump on Saturday said he has asked the Defense Department to prepare for possible "fast" military action in Nigeria if the West African nation fails to crack down on the killing of Christians.
An Israeli Christian media summit is set to start on Sunday and will confer honors on pro-Israel media figures, including a posthumous award for Charlie Kirk
In front of an estimated 70,000 people, Leo canonized Bartolo Longo, who had once been an occultist priest but later denounced Satan and embraced Christianity.
Mayor Ali Reza Zakani hailed the new stop near Saint Sarkis Cathedral as a symbol of coexistence and respect for Iran's recognized religious minorities.
Gerapetritis says negotiations with Egypt on Saint Catherine's Monastery status are advancing and that safeguarding Patriarchate rights remains a top national priority.
Bishop Robert Stearns, founder of Eagles’ Wings Ministries, speaks about the nascent peace agreement, faith among the young Christian generation, and his outreach to Muslim communities.
Leo had been expected for months to travel to Turkey for his first trip abroad, but the additional visit to Lebanon only emerged in discussions in recent weeks.
From October 2-8, over 1 million Americans across the United States will plant over 1.5 million Israeli flags, and participating institutions will have their own display fields of 1,200 flags.
“Their support is a testament to the enduring bond between the Christian and Jewish communities, rooted in shared Judeo-Christian values," said Israel Allies Foundation President Josh Reinstein.