OMI World Pope Leo XIV to Hold Private Audience with Oblates for 200th Anniversary
The Superior General of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate is pleased to announce that Pope Leo XIV will hold a private audience with the Congregation on Saturday, February 21, 2026, to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Papal Approbation of our Constitutions and Rules.
OMI World Pope Leo XIV Encourages Rekindling Awareness of our Missionary Vocation
At the Mass for the Jubilee of the Missions and of Migrants, Pope Leo encourages us to rekindle awareness of our missionary vocation that springs from a desire to “bring the joy and consolation of the Gospel to everyone,” remembering those in difficulty, and in particular “our migrant brothers and sisters” forced to leave their homelands.
Vatican From the Vatican to the Charismatic Family
Rome, 20 May 2025 – a message of gratitude was received from the Vatican, penned by Monsignor Roberto Campisi, Assessor to the Secretary of State.
Vatican Pope Leo XIV at Inauguration Mass: “Let us walk towards God and love one another”
Pope Leo XIV presides at the Mass of Inauguration of his Petrine Ministry in Saint Peter’s Square, and invites the Church to walk together along the path of God’s love and remain united in one family.
OMI World Walking Together in Mission: The Superior General’s Message to Pope Leo XIV
On 9 May 2025, Fr. Luis Ignacio ROIS ALONSO, OMI, Superior General of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, sent a heartfelt letter to Pope Leo XIV, offering congratulations and spiritual solidarity as the new pontiff begins his ministry.
Vatican Pope Leo XIV: ‘Peace be with all of you’
Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful and the world invoking peace and pledging to work for a united Church faithful to Jesus and to the Gospel.
Vatican Cardinal Re: “United in prayer before the Conclave, we ask the Holy Spirit for guidance”
Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, presides over the Mass for the Election of the Roman Pontiff, and calls for unity in faith and prayer as the Cardinals go into the Conclave to elect the new Pope.
Vatican “Extra omnes!”
As the conclave approaches, Paolo Ruffini reflects on the servant leadership of the Apostle Peter.
Vatican Pope Francis’ mortal remains carried to St. Peter’s Basilica
The mortal remains of Pope Francis have been transferred from the Casa Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica, where his body will lie in state so the faithful may pay their respects until his funeral on Saturday.
Vatican Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday at age of 88
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta.
Europe Pope Names an Oblate as Bishop of Fenoarivo Atsinanana (Madagascar)
The Holy Father has appointed Rev. Fr. Marek OCHLAK, O.M.I., as Bishop of the Diocese of Fenoarivo Atsinanana, Madagascar.
Latin America Pope Names an Oblate, Former General Councillor, Bishop
Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Miguel FRITZ, Oblate of Mary Immaculate and former General Councillor (2010–2016), as the new Bishop of the Apostolic Vicariate of Pilcomayo.
