Vatican News
Pope to Roman Rota: Discern annulment cases 'with prayer, on your knees'
Pope Francis inaugurates the Vatican's judicial year and urges officials of the Tribunal of the Roman Rota to pray fervently as they discern all aspects of cases that hit their docket.
China: New Bishop of Zhengzhou consecrated
Father Taddeo Wang Yuesheng was appointed by Pope Francis as the Bishop of Zhengzhou on December 16, 2023, and the announcement of his appointment coincides with the day of consecration, within the framework of the Provisional Agreement between the Holy See and the People's Republic of China.
Anglican Archbishop Ernest: Christians moving toward greater communion
On the last day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Archbishop Ian Ernest, the Anglican representative to the Holy See, speaks about the fraternal bond of friendship shared by Catholics and Anglicans.
Anglican priest highlights ecumenism in response to violence in Nigeria
Reverend Doctor Anthony Ishaya, a Nigerian-born Anglican priest taking part in the WCC’s ecumenical program with the Bose Community, speaks with Vatican News about the role of ecumenism in response to violence in his home country.
Cardinal Consalvi was ‘honest broker, man of faith’ who withstood Napoleon
As Rome’s Venerable English College hosts a symposium to celebrate Cardinal Ercole Consalvi, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher calls the 19th century Vatican diplomat a man of great faith and humanity who reveals the Church’s relevance for our own challenging times.
Haiti: Six abducted nuns released in Port-au-Prince
Six nuns of the Congregation of Saint Anne who were taken hostage by armed men on 19 January have been released, along with two abducted laypeople, according to Haitian Archbishop Max Leroy Mésidor of Port-au-Prince.
SECAM-CCEE 7th Seminar discusses synodality in Africa and Europe
The joint seminar bringing together representatives of Catholic bishops in Africa and in Europe kicks off in in the Kenyan capital with a special focus on young people.
Canadian nun Mary Leonia Paradis to be canonised
Pope Francis recognises a miracle attributed to the Canadian nun Mary Leonia Paradis, opening the door to her canonisation.
Vatican establishes email address to report anticorruption concerns to Auditor
The Holy See issues new norms detailing procedures for raising anticorruption concerns with the Vatican Auditor, via a dedicated email address, regarding anomalies in the use of financial or material resources, irregularities in tenders, and acts of corruption.
Pope's Communications Day message: AI can never replace wisdom of human heart
In his message for the 58th World Day of Social Communications, Pope Francis urges humanity to cultivate wisdom of the heart in the age of artificial intelligence.
Vatican Court of Appeal convicts priest for corruption of minor
Fr. Gabriele Martinelli, who until 2021 worked in the Vatican, was found guilty of corruption of a minor, following his acquittal on all charges in the initial trial due to insufficient evidence.
Pope recalls upcoming Holocaust Remembrance Day, appeals for end to war
Pope Francis looks ahead to the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, observed on the anniversary of the liberation of Nazi concentration camp at Auschwitz-Birkenau, and appeals for an end to war, including the bombardments of civilians in Ukraine and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Pope at Audience: Avarice is a sickness of the heart
At the weekly General Audience, Pope Francis continues his catechesis series on vice and virtue with a reflection on avarice, saying the certainty of death is an effective reminder that we must be generous with our goods in this life since we cannot take our money beyond the grave.
Catholic Universities in Italy and Cameroon sign medical partership agreement
Rome’s University of the Sacred Heart and the Catholic University of Central Africa sign a partnership agreement on research, training and healthcare.
Iraq’s Christians observe 'Nineveh Fast' for peace in Middle East
Iraq’s Patriarch Sako calls on Christians to dedicate their annual 'Nineveh Fast' to praying for peace and stability in the Middle East and the world.
Fr. Faltas: 'Women are weavers of peace'
The Vicar of Custody of Holy Land, Fr. Ibrahim Faltas, writes an article for L'Osservatore Romano, insisting that women are great witnesses and weavers of peace, as two women are killed every hour in Gaza.
Haitians to pray for release of six nuns and all hostages
Top Church leaders in Haiti announce a day of prayer to be held on January 24 for the unconditional release of the six nuns kidnapped on January 19 and all hostages held by gangs.
Year of Prayer: Pope Francis to set up 'School of Prayer'
As the Year of Prayer gets underway, the Prefect and Undersecretary of the Dicastery for Evangelisation explain its purpose as helping Catholics prepare for the 2025 Jubilee, announcing that Pope Francis will set up a "School of Prayer" to explore various aspects of every Christian's "breath of faith."
Pope Francis: 'Prayer is breath of faith in war-torn world'
In a preface for Cardinal Comastri's new book, "Praying Today. A Challenge to Be Overcome", Pope Francis invites Christians to prepare for the 2025 Jubilee through fervent prayer for our conflict-ridden world.
Brazil: A minibus offering dignity to the homeless
The Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul in Brazil is celebrating the 400th anniversary of the first inspiration of its founder with a new project that seeks to promote health and well-being, in light of the Gospel and the third UN Sustainable Development Goal.
