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Pope expresses closeness to the citizens of crime-plagued Rosario
In a video message addressed to the community of Rosario, Pope Francis expresses his concern over the increase in drug-related violence that has gripped the Argentinian city for over a decade.
Hope and Perseverance: Christus Vivit five years on
Five years after the publication of Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation on young people, we speak to a participant in the 2018 Synod that inspired it.
Holy Week in the Holy Land. Bishop Nahra: Forgiveness is the only way to peace
As Christians enter the holiest part of the year, the Auxiliary Bishop of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, talks to Vatican News about the Easter celebrations in the Holy Land, amidst ongoing violence and conflict, and calls for forgiveness to move towards peace.
Zimbabwe: Arts festival for Catholic Schools empowers young people to be agents of evangelization.
Twelve Catholic Secondary Schools under the Diocese of Gweru including the recently acquired St. Xavier Sibangani and St. Kizito Musilahobe participated in the Inter Catholic Secondary Schools Arts festival hosted at Serima Mision where the overall winner was Shungu High School.
Brazil: Church's experience strengthens migration policies
The extensive networking efforts carried out by Catholic institutions with civil society organizations and the Brazilian state ensure that their contributions and opinions are highly valued when addressing the challenges posed by the arrival of migrants.
Pope Francis’ schedule released for pastoral visit to Venice
The Vatican releases the programme for Pope Francis’ pastoral visit to the Italian city of Venice, on April 28, to explore the Holy See Pavilion of the Venice Art Biennale.
Synod: Pacific dioceses invite Catholics to ‘get into the boat’
As the Church journeys toward the second Synod session in October, Catholics across the Pacific islands are trying to keep up the momentum of synodality by inviting everyone to “get into the boat,” according to Bishop Ryan Jimenez.
Zambia: Ecumenical Palm Sunday procession unites Catholics and United Church of Zambia Communities.
In a heartwarming display of unity for a shared faith, the town of Mongu in Zambia’s Western Provice on Palm Sunday, witnessed a historic event as Protestant members of the United Church of Zambia (UCZ) and two Catholic parishes came together for an ecumenical Palm Sunday Procession.
Pope to Rome’s Nigerian community: Embrace unity, reject division
Pope Francis meets with Nigerians resident in Rome, thanking them for their witness to the Gospel, and stressing that "the diversity of ethnicities, cultural traditions, and languages in your nation is not a problem, but a gift."
Pope Francis: Youth are living hope of a Church on the move
On the fifth anniversary of the Apostolic Exhortation ‘Christus vivit’, Pope Francis invites young people to “make their voices heard” as they “bear witness before everyone to the joy born of friendship with Christ.”
Religious institutions call for end to harassment of Haitians in Dominican Republic
Over a hundred religious and social organisations from around the globe publicly denounce the “illegal and unjust treatment” of people of Haitian descent in the neighbouring Dominican Republic.
Poland marks 80 years since Ulma family’s martyrdom for sheltering Jews
Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, celebrates Mass, attended by Poland’s president, to mark the 80th anniversary of the martyrdom of the Blessed Ulma family, who were murdered by Nazi German troops for sheltering Jews.
Senegal votes in delayed presidential election
Voters head to the polls in Senegal on Sunday in a presidential election which many hope will restore some stability to the country.
Pope prays for victims of terrorist attack in Moscow
Pope Francis offers his prayers for the victims of Friday’s terrorist attack on a concert hall in the Russian capital of Moscow, and invites everyone to pray for “martyred Ukraine” as the country faces heavy Russian bombardment of critical infrastructure.
Terrorist attack on Moscow concert hall kills over 100 people
Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested that Ukraine was involved in Friday’s shooting at a major concert hall near Moscow that killed at least 133 people, despite an affiliate of the so-called Islamic State claiming responsibility for the massacre.
Pope to RAI: public broadcasting must serve the common good
Meeting managers and staff of RAI, the Italian broadcasting corporation, Pope Francis highlights its mission to serve citizens by producing high-quality programmes and unbiased information for the common good.
Vatican holds dialogue with German Bishops about Synodal journey
Vatican officials meet with representatives of the German Bishops’ Conference to discuss several theological questions raised in documents from the Synodal process in Germany.
Cardinal Parolin: 'We are part of an interdependent human family'
Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin sends a video message to the third edition of "Cinema for Creation," taking place in the Italian city of Padua on the theme: "Nourished by beauty and love: Forces that save the world."
Norwegian bishops reject government bill to amend abortion law
As the Norwegian government seeks to extend the deadline for an elective abortion, the country’s bishops say the bill is inconsistent with its own principles and those of the Constitution.