Vatican News
Sister Nelly León: Free to live and serve women in prison
Sister Nelly León has dedicated the last 25 years of her life to accompanying female inmates inside and outside prison facilities, creating a foundation that helps women reintegrate into society after serving time. Her testimony and dedication are now recognised worldwide with the 2024 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity.
Pope's Mission Day message: Mission is a tireless going out
In his 2024 World Mission Day Message, Pope Francis says that the Church's mission is directed towards all peoples and requires the participation of every baptised Christian.
Panama: Cardinal Lacunza found ‘disoriented’ after 2-day disappearance
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Panama says Cardinal José Luis Lacunza Maestrojuán has been found after disappearing for two days, and thanks everyone for their solidarity.
Human Fraternity: 2024 Zayed Award goes to Chilean ‘mother of detainees’ nun
The 2024 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity has been given to Sister Nelly León Correa, a Chilean nun working with prisoners; Sir Magdi Yacoub, an Egyptian cardiothoracic surgeon; and, Nahdlatul Ulama and Muhammadiyah, two leading Indonesian Islamic organizations.
Panama: Cardinal Lacunza disappears in unknown circumstances
The Diocese of David in Panama announces the disappearance of Cardinal José Luis Lacunza Maestrojuán in unknown circumstances.
EU leaders agree on 50 billion euro package for Ukraine
European Union leaders have agreed to create a 50 billion euro fund for Ukraine after getting on board Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who had threatened to veto the deal.
Cardinal Czerny: Changing the world begins with us
Presenting Pope Francis' Lenten Message for 2024, titled "Through the Desert God Leads Us to Freedom," Cardinal Michael Czerny and other presenters underscore the themes of integral ecology, fraternity, and social conversion, urging individuals to confront global challenges and embrace hope.
Archbishop Paglia: Church needs to explore Theology of the Family
The President of the Pontifical Academy for Life, Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, makes a visit to the Indian state of Kerala and inaugurates a course on the pastoral care of families.
Pope names Benjamín Estévez de Cominges as Secretary of Economy Secretariat
Pope Francis appoints Benjamín Estévez de Cominges, currently Delegate for the Administration of the Second Section of the Dicastery for Evangelization, as Secretary of the Vatican's Secretariat for the Economy.
Pope meets with Prime Minister of São Tomé and Principe
Pope Francis holds a private audience with Mr. Patrice Émery Trovoada, Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Principe, to discuss education, healthcare, and security on the African continent.
Pope Francis: Lent is a time of conversion and freedom
In his message for Lent 2024, Pope Francis invites the faithful to “pause” for prayer and to assist our brothers and sisters in need, in order to change our own lives and the lives of our communities.
Eight dead after attack on Pentecostal church in DRC
At least eight are killed and thirty taken hostage in an attack in Baeti, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Pope to Notre Dame University: Help students dream with head, heart, hands
Pope Francis meets with the Board of Trustees of Notre Dame University in the US state of Indiana, and invites Catholic educators to help students reach for their dreams through intellectually rigorous, faith-filled formation.
Vatican to host international conference on priestly formation
"Rekindle the Gift of God That Is Within You" is the title of a conference taking place in Rome in early February, aimed at studying the ways priests are formed for ministry.
Italy’s Bishops, Gemelli hospital team up to offer maternity care in Tanzania
The Catholic University of the Sacred Heart and Rome’s Gemelli Hospital are setting up a gynecology and obstetrics clinic to provide healthcare to expectant mothers in Dodoma, Tanzania.
India's Cardinals, Bishops launch Catholic Connect App for faithful
Launched by the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India, the Catholic Connect App is a mobile application for Catholics in India to stay better connected with the Church in multiple ways, including finding nearest churches, Mass times, connecting to parishes, as well as to one another, for resources and support.
Holy See Mission celebrates World Day of Peace with prayer gathering in Geneva
The Holy See’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations and International Organizations in Geneva gathers members of the international community and representatives of different religions “to reflect on the precious gift of peace.”
China: Consecration of the new bishop of Shaowu
Fr. Pietro Wu Yishun has been consecrated as the new Bishop of Shaowu (Minbei) in the Chinese province of Fujian, taking place according to the framework of the Provisional Agreement.
Cardinal Onaiyekan sees signs of progress, vigour in Church in Africa
On his 80th birthday, Nigerian Cardinal John Onaiyekan speaks with Vatican News about the voice of the Church in Africa, the need for peace, and his memories from forty years as a bishop.
Cardinal Czerny to travel to South Sudan one year after Pope's visit
Cardinal Michael Czerny, the prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, is due to visit South Sudan from 2-9 February to mark the one-year anniversary of Pope Francis' Apostolic Journey.
