Vatican News
Caritas Münster stands up for democracy
In the face of an increase of supporters of Germany’s populist extreme-right AfD party, the local branch of the Catholic Church’s humanitarian organization Caritas launches a social media campaign calling on citizens to #StandUp for democracy and shared values.
Fr. Romanelli : Christians in Gaza living a "Way of the Cross"
The parish priest of the Holy Family Parish in Gaza City says the situation of the some 600 Christians sheltering in the only Catholic church in the Gaza Strip is worsening as Israeli forces intensify raids ahead of their planned ground invasion of Rafah.
Vatican Museums, Pontifical Villas to commemorate International Women's Day
Ahead of the upcoming International Women's Day observed on 8 March, the Vatican Museums and the Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo announce their plans to celebrate women who have greatly impacted history, society, and art, and those who have left their mark at Castel Gandolfo's Pontifical Villas during the Second World War.
Dicastery for Evangelization offers resource for Year of Prayer
The Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization releases “Teach Us To Pray", a guide book on prayer for Christians, as the Church prepares to celebrate the 2025 Jubilee.
Haiti's Bishop Dumas injured in an explosion
Bishop Pierre-André Dumas of Anse-à-Veau-Miragoâne, Haiti, and vice-president of the Haitian Bishops Conference, who has decried the unabated violence in the Caribbean country, has been injured in an explosion, but is 'stable,' according to the Bishops Conference.
Mozambique: Resurgence of jihadist attacks force missionaries to flee
Fresh attacks by jihadist insurgents in the northern province of Cabo Delgado are forcing priests, nuns and other Church workers to flee to cities already overwhelmed by internally displaced people (IDPs).
Lent in the sign of hope at the Vatican Museums
Once again this year, in the weeks leading up to Easter, the Pope's Museums offer special visits that aim to help Christians be permeated by the mystery of the death and resurrection of Jesus.
Vatican asks German bishops to postpone vote on Synodal Council
Three Vatican Cardinals have written a letter to the Bishops of Germany calling on them to cancel a planned vote on a “Synodal Committee” and to postpone further decisions pending talks between the German Bishops’ Conference and the Roman Curia.
US propose ceasefire resolution as Gaza conflict rages
The United States has proposed a draft resolution at the UN Security Council calling for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza.
Cardinal Rugambwa takes possession of titular Church in Rome.
On Sunday, Tanzania’s Cardinal Protase Rugambwa took possession of his titular Church as part of his role as a Cardinal.
Bolivia under weather alert as heavy rains continue
Hundreds of communities in Bolivia are under an extreme weather alert as heavy rains continue to batter the country.
One hundred years ago the 'Bambino Gesù' became the Pope's Hospital
The Bambino Gesù Hospital, a reference point for paediatric assistance worldwide, was donated to the Vatican 100 years ago on 20 February. We look back at the hospital's history and the paternal relationship the Holy Father has with the Rome institution that is known as "the Pope's Hospital".
World Day of Social Justice: Why are we here if not to serve humanity?
On World Day of Social Justice, the CIDSE Secretary General reminds us that every decision we take and every new policy that is implemented have an impact on the lives and livelihoods of others, and that the crises we face today are interconnected.
UK special forces blocked resettlement of Afghan soldiers
A new investigation details the 'conflict of interest' over powers given to British special forces to deny Afghan soldiers' requests to relocate to the UK. JRS: "a failure to provide help to those who need it."
Dozens killed in new ethnic clashes in Papua New Guinea
Fresh ethnic violence erupts in the South-Pacific nation just over a month after the declaration of the state of emergency in PNG’s capital Port Moresby, following the “Black Wednesday” riots of January 10.
Israeli protesters demand resignation of PM
Antigovernment rallies in Tel Aviv died down after the Hamas attacks in October, but are gaining momentum again with thousands demanding the Prime Minister step down.
Fourth Century “Mothers of the Church”
Religious life as we know it today, both contemplative and active, has evolved over two millennia. In this third of four articles, Christine Schenk explores the contribution of prominent 4th century Christian women who founded monasteries, laying the foundation for the life now lived by women religious.
Cabo Verde’s Lenten collection to go to victims of the war between Israel and Hamas.
In the Diocese of Mindelo, Cabo Verde, this year’s Lenten collection will go to victims of the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, as a gesture of solidarity and participation in their suffering.
DR Congo: Church prays for peace in country’s East
As violence flares up in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the nation’s Catholics are invited to pray at the end of every Mass for peace in areas devastated by armed groups, especially the M23 rebel movement in North Kivu Province.
Pope prays for Sudan, northern Mozambique as Catholic church attacked
Pope Francis urges global leaders to push for peace in Sudan and northern Mozambique, where a Catholic mission was set ablaze.
