Holy See Press Office Bulletin, 30 October 2026

Today's Holy See Press Office Bulletin, Friday 30 October, so far contains six communications: the Message of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue to Hindus for the feast of Deepavali (N. 0852), the day's audiences, the appointment of two under-secretaries of the General Secretariat of the Synod, the notice of the briefing on Pope Leo XIV's journey to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, and the notice of a press conference on the Laudato Si' Action Platform (N. 0853), and a Rescript on the disciplinary rules of the Roman Curia's Staff Regulations (N. 0854).

Message to Hindus for Deepavali. The Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue has sent Hindus, many of whom will celebrate the feast on 8 November this year, a message on the theme "Hindus and Christians: forging pathways of peace together in 'the spirit of Assisi'". The text recalls the gathering to pray for peace convened in Assisi by Saint John Paul II on 27 October 1986, forty years ago, and points to three pathways: prayer, universal fraternity and interreligious dialogue. Quoting Pope Leo XIV's Encyclical Letter Magnifica Humanitas (223), the message notes that dialogue plays "a decisive role, because at the heart of the great spiritual paths lies a message of peace". It is signed by Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad, Prefect, and Msgr. Indunil Janakaratne Kodithuwakku Kankanamalage, Secretary. Bulletin

Audiences. This morning the Holy Father received in audience: Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu, titular of Aquaviva, Secretary of the Dicastery for Evangelization, Section for First Evangelization and the New Particular Churches; the Bishops of Albania, on their "ad Limina Apostolorum" visit; Archbishop Alejandro Arellano Cedillo, titular of Bisuldino, Dean of the Tribunal of the Roman Rota; Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches; participants in the meeting organized by the Pontifical Academy for Life. Bulletin

Appointments: two under-secretaries of the Synod. The Holy Father has appointed Fr. Giacomo Costa, S.J., until now a consultor of the General Secretariat of the Synod, and Sr. Elena Massimi, F.M.A., lecturer in liturgy and sacramental theology at the Salesian Pontifical University, Rome, as under-secretaries of the General Secretariat of the Synod. Fr. Costa, born in Genoa in 1967, was special secretary of the 15th and 16th Ordinary General Assemblies of the Synod of Bishops (2018 and 2021-2024); Sr. Massimi, born in Rome in 1975, is president of the Association of Professors and Scholars of Liturgy and head of Liturgical Music at the National Liturgical Office of the Italian Episcopal Conference. Bulletin

Briefing on the journey to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru. On Tuesday 3 November at 1 p.m., at the Holy See Press Office, Director Matteo Bruni will hold a briefing to present the programme of Pope Leo XIV's Apostolic Journey to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, from 6 to 17 November 2026. Bulletin

Press conference on the Laudato Si' Action Platform. On Wednesday 4 November at 12 noon, the 5th annual report of the Laudato Si' Action Platform (LSAP), the digital space of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, will be presented at the Press Office. Speakers include the Prefect, Sr. Alessandra Smerilli, F.M.A., and Lorna Gold, Executive Director of the Laudato Si' Movement. Live stream on Vatican News' YouTube channel. Notice published in Italian; our translation. Bulletin (Italian)

Rescript on the Roman Curia's disciplinary rules. With a Rescriptum ex Audientia Sanctissimi signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, Leo XIV approved, in the audience of 19 October 2026, amendments to articles 62 § 3, 68 § 2 and 68 § 4 of the Staff Regulations of the Roman Curia concerning disciplinary rules. Suspensions of up to 30 days will no longer go to the Disciplinary Commission; when the charges are deemed to warrant a suspension of more than 30 days or dismissal, the person concerned will have 15 days to submit a defence, possibly with a lawyer chosen from the Corps of Advocates of the Holy See or the Register of Advocates of the Roman Curia. The amendments take effect upon publication in L'Osservatore Romano. Text published in Italian; our translation. Bulletin (Italian)

Sources: Holy See Press Office, Bulletin of 30 October (Italian); Holy See Press Office, English

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