Vatican News
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.
Pope: May sorrow of war victims touch world leaders' hearts
Pope Francis again appeals for peace in the Middle East and Ukraine, lamenting the vast amount of cruelty evident in our world today.
Pope at Audience: Reconcile, let go of anger before the sun sets
At the weekly General Audience, Pope Francis reflects on the sin of wrath and invites us to guard against channelling our anger unjustly, insisting that we follow the Lord's example of forgiveness.
Mongolian becomes 52nd language in Vatican News family
Vatican News has added Mongolian to the 51 languages already available, offering coverage of Pope Francis’ activities with the support of the Church in Mongolia.
Pope's February prayer intention: For the terminally ill
Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of February 2024, and invites everyone to pray for the terminally ill and their families.
Vatican holds first-of-its-kind mental health conference
Catholic mental health ministers from all over the world gather in the Vatican to discuss and pray together.
Cardinal De Aviz: Consecrated people walking together towards the 2025 Jubilee
The Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life speaks to Vatican News about the upcoming meeting in Rome gathering consecrated people from across the world in preparation for the 2025 Jubilee Year.
Sick and injured children from Gaza arrive for care in Italy
Several sick and injured children from Gaza suffering from the Israel-Hamas war have arrived in Italy to receive care from several hospitals, thanks to an initiative set in motion by Fr. Ibrahim Faltas, the Vicar of Custody of Holy Land, and made possible through Italy's support.
