Vatican News
Only together can we defeat human trafficking
Over 50 million people worldwide are enslaved and exploited as human traffickers become more sophisticated and lure more and more vulnerable people, including children and migrants, into the trappings of modern slavery. The Catholic Church is increasingly on the frontlines in the battle against the phenomenon that is described by Pope Francis as “an open wound in the side of humanity.”
Council of Cardinals adjourns until April
Pope Francis, with his Council of nine Cardinal advisors, often referred to simply as the 'C9,' adjourn their February session dedicated to listening to the role of women in the Church, synodality, and evangelization, until their next session in April.
Pope Francis: 'Welcome' is at the heart of 'Fiducia supplicans'
Pope Francis has granted an interview to Italian weekly 'Credere,' in which he discusses the recently-issued Vatican document 'Fiducia Supplicans', ecclesial movements, and the role of women in the Church.
Pope: Church has not listened enough to the voice of women
We publish Pope Francis’ Preface to “«Smaschilizzare la Chiesa»? Confronto critico sui «Principi» di H.U. Von Balthasar” (Making the Church Less Masculine? A critical evaluation of the ‘principles’ of Hans Urs von Balthasar), released on Wednesday. The volume is comprised of contributions by theologians Linda Pocher, Lucia Vantini, and Luca Castiglioni, who participated in the recent meeting of the Council of Cardinals that discussed the role of women in the Church.
UN agencies launch new aid plan for war-torn Sudan
According to UNHCR and OCHA $4.1 billion are needed this year to support a total of 17.4 million people in war-torn Sudan and neighbouring countries hosting refugees who have fled the fighting.
France moving towards a Constitution against life
Discussions are underway in France to include the right to abortion in the Constitution. The constitutional amendment has been approved by the National Assembly with 493 votes against 30 and is presently being discussed by the Senate.
EU urged to change policy and engage with Faith-Based Organisations providing education in Africa
The European Parliament’s Standing Rapporteur for Education in Africa, Gyorgy Holvenyi, speaks to Vatican News about the relevance of education and training as tools to empower young Africans to develop their countries.
Chile mourns former President Sebastián Piñera
Chile is mourning the death of former President Sebastián Piñera who was killed in a helicopter crash.
Pope Francis recalls plight of Rohingya, devastating wars
During his General Audience, Pope Francis remembers in a special way the suffering of Rohingya refugees as he urges the faithful of the world to pray for peace, as wars plague the world, especially in Ukraine, Palestine, Israel.
Pope thanks Patriarch Pizzaballa for closeness to people suffering from war
In a telephone call to Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Pope Francis expresses his continued concern for the Holy Family Catholic parish in Gaza and the hundreds of Christians sheltering there.
Pope at Audience: Amid sorrow, be comforted by Jesus' Resurrection
At the weekly General Audience, Pope Francis reflects on sorrow, saying taking comfort in Jesus' Resurrection can comfort our despair and sense of loss, if we to respond to the sadness, with our faith in God's goodness.
El Salvador's president wins re-election with landslide victory
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, who has vigorously tackled organized crime, has been re-elected by a landslide majority.
King Charles diagnosed with cancer
Britain’s King Charles, who is 75, has been diagnosed with cancer and has stepped back from his public engagements while he undergoes treatment.
Syrians still living in fear of another earthquake and in need of aid
A year after the devastating earthquake that hit Türkiye and north Syria on 5-6 February, Blue Marist Brother Georges Sabé speaks to Vatican News’ about the trauma still affecting the Syrian population, in dire need of humanitarian aid, and of the Marists’ efforts to restore hope amid hardships compounded by 13 years of war and sanctions.
UNRWA: ‘Funding suspension will leave 2 million Palestinians without aid’
As the UN investigates allegations that several UNRWA staff members were involved in Hamas’ attack on Israel on October 7, the Palestinian aid agency’s representative in Europe says funding suspensions will soon leave millions of people without life-saving aid.
Nigeria's Catholic Knighthoods hold first-ever national Joint All Catholic Knights Summit.
Bishop John Ebebe Ayah of Uyo Diocese and Episcopal Chairperson of the Catholic Laity in Nigeria has urged Nigeria's various orders of Catholic Knighthoods to prioritise the Gospel of Christ by how they live.
Clergy conference kicks off in Rome
A conference on the ongoing formation of priests - involving prayer, presentations, and small synod-style listening groups - is underway in the Vatican.
Youths gather in Rome to reaffirm commitment on human trafficking
As the Church prepares to mark the tenth International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking, on Thursday, some 50 young people from across the world are gathered in Rome to attend a special training course on trafficking.
Second group of Gaza children arrive in Italy for medical treatment
The Italian military hospital ship “Vulcano” docks at Italy’s La Spezia port carrying a second group of injured and sick children from Gaza. The Vicar of the Custody of the Holy Land expresses joy for the implementation of the important project and grief for the suffering of the little ones.
Pope congratulates Zayed Award winners, praises human fraternity
In a video message sent to the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity ceremony in Abu Dhabi, Pope Francis encourages everyone to promote a culture of peace and dialogue.
