Pope Leo has called on Catholics and religious faithful worldwide to unite in fasting and prayer on Friday, 22 August, in a plea for peace across war-torn regions The pontiff’s appeal comes amid ...

The pope invoked his predecessor, Francis, for whom the environment was a core issue, but stopped short of criticizing world leaders dismissive of climate change. By Motoko Rich Reporting from Castel ...

WASHINGTON, 15 October 2025 —Spain is contributing €19.5 million to the World Bank’s Livable Planet Fund (LPF) as part of a new package of support announced today for sustainable development and debt ...