Vatican News
French bishops oppose government’s ‘end of life’ bill
As they begin their plenary assembly in Lourdes, the Bishops of France express their opposition to the “end-of-life” bill presented by the government of President Emmanuel Macron.
Haiti bishops not to join CARICOM-sponsored transitional council
The bishops of Haiti welcome the Caribbean Community’s initiative, but say they haven’t appointed anyone to represent the Catholic Church in the presidential council charged with selecting an interim prime minister to restore order in the country.
Pope changes statutes of St. Mary Major, focuses canons on spiritual duties
Pope Francis approves new Statutes and Regulations for the Chapter of the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major, appointing Lithuanian-born Archbishop Makrickas as the new Archpriest and focusing its Canons on pastoral and spiritual duties.
Archbishop Gallagher to make 4-day diplomatic visit to Montenegro
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Vatican Secretary for Relations with States, is set to make a four-day visit to the Balkan nation of Montenegro, where he will meet with government officials and the local Catholic community.
Pope Francis: Migrants challenge us as Christians
Pope Francis urges Bishops from the border regions of Colombia and Costa Rica, along with the Bishops of Panama, to “eradicate the indifference” toward migrants and refugees passing through the Darien Gap between Panama and Colombia.
Pope Francis entrusts wars in Ukraine and Holy Land to St. Joseph
On the day after the Feast of St. Joseph, Pope Francis entrusts the cause of peace to the intercession of St. Joseph, the holy spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, urging all sides to "make every effort to negotiate an end to war."
Pope at Audience: Virtue of prudence leads us toward holiness
During his Wednesday General Audience, Pope Francis continues his catechetical series on virtues and vices, turning to the virtue of prudence and saying Jesus urges to be prudent in order to become "intelligent saints."
US Diocese of Columbus doubles number of seminarians in two years
As Pope Francis releases his message for the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, Bishop Earl Fernandes from the Diocese of Columbus, in the US state of Ohio, describes how renewed pastoral efforts and prayer have led 16 new men to enter the diocesan seminary last year, with 12 more expected this year.
India: First-ever live display of 111 Marian apparitions held in Bengaluru
A Catholic parish in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru hosts a live display of Marian apparitions entitled “Maria Divina – 111 Shades of Grace," to foster unity and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, setting a new record in Best of India Records.
Pope praises example of mafia-slain Italian priest
On the thirtieth anniversary of the brutal assassination of Father Giuseppe Diana at the hands of the Neapolitan Camorra mafia, Pope Francis urges especially young people to take up his legacy of fighting against organized crime and not to let themselves robbed of hope.
Pope calls for respect of family farmers who help societies develop
In a message to the Eighth Global Conference of the World Rural Forum, Pope Francis highlights how family farmers are crucial in making agrifood systems more inclusive, resilient and efficient, playing a leading role in human progress, although weighed down by poverty and lack of opportunities.
Pope’s Vocations Day message: ‘Pilgrims of hope, builders of peace’
Pope Francis releases his message for the 61st World Day of Prayer for Vocations, celebrated on April 21, and urges Christians to welcome our shared vocation to sow the seeds of hope and peace in our world.
Hope inside a hospital emergency ward
How an experience inside an overstretched emergency ward in Rome’s “San Camillo” Hospital gave new meaning to the Parable of the Good Samaritan, and to Pope Francis’ call to be the same.
The Church in Sri Lanka and the challenge of interreligious dialogue
We have arrived to the last episode of our visit to Sri Lanka with the MAGIS Foundation. What emerges is a vital Church, striving for full religious freedom and still waiting for answers on the 2019 Easter attacks, while struggling to overcome ongoing clericalism in its ranks.
German Embassy to Holy See presents book on role of women in the Church
The German Embassy to the Holy See holds a presentation to mark the publication of a booklet by the Herder-Verlag, entitled “God's Strong Daughters – Women and Offices in Catholicism Worldwide,” focusing on the ongoing Synod on synodality and the "question of women’s rights.”
Israeli troops target Gaza’s main hospital
The Israeli military has launched a raid in al-Shifa, the largest hospital in the Gaza Strip.
Caritas urges EU candidates to prioritize solidarity
As the 2024 European elections approach, Catholic organization urges candidates to prioritize policies that reflect the European values of solidarity, respect of human and social rights and global justice.
No Excuses
Vatican Media presents a Christmas story by Dale Recinella, a former Wall Street finance lawyer who, along with his wife Susan, acts as a chaplain for death row prisoners in Florida.
Jesuits complete merger of three Pontifical Universities into single entity
Welcoming Pope Francis' indications to join three Jesuit-run Pontifical Universities into a single entity, the Pontifical Gregorian University explains the new configuration of the University with the new Statutes entering into force on 19 May 2024.
UNICEF: More Syrian children than ever in need humanitarian aid
The United Nations children’s agency says 7.5 million children in Syria are in need of humanitarian assistance.
