Latest news in Vatican City? September 12th, 2026
12-09-2026
- Pope Leo XIV’s Address to New Bishops: On September 11, Pope Leo XIV urged newly ordained bishops to cultivate a “missionary heart” and remain deeply connected to the communities they serve. He also addressed the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, reminding the bishops that while technological developments transform human life, they cannot liberate humanity from sin. News | Catholic Connect+ 1
- Upcoming Conference on Modern Martyrs: Vatican officials announced a major conference titled “The 21st century: a new time of martyrs?”, set to begin on September 15. The event will honor an estimated 1,700 modern individuals who have lost their lives resisting global issues such as deforestation, the exploitation of natural resources, and drug trafficking. Catholic Culture
- Socio-Environmental Dialogue: The Holy See Press Office held a presentation for the IV Synodal Meeting “Fratelli Tutti,” which is focusing heavily on the North-South socio-environmental dialogue. YouTube
- World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation: Pope Leo XIV highlighted the devastating link between armed conflict and environmental degradation by selecting a theme from the Book of Isaiah for the 2026 observance: “They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks”. News | Catholic Connect