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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.
Haitian Bishops appeal for release of six nuns
The Archdiocese of Port-au-Prince is appealing for the release of six women religious who were kidnapped from a bus in the Haitian capital last Friday.
Kharkiv Bishop: Church helps people in Ukraine preserve their dignity
As the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity unfolds, Christians of various confessions in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv show their tangible solidarity with people enduring hardship due to the war, according to Bishop Pavlo Honcharuk, the city's Latin-rite bishop.
‘Into the LABel’ and the challenge of responsible consumption
The project that stems from “The Economy of Francesco” is the brainchild of a group of young economists with experience in the economy of communion. Its goal is to spread awareness about consumption and provide a guide to companies, to become more sustainable and ethical. The coordinator, Luca Guandalini, compares shopping to political elections as shopping responsibly makes us active participants in economic democracy.
"Growing Together" ecumenical events open with Anglican and Catholic Bishops
From 22 to 29 January a week of dialogue, prayer and pilgrimages to Rome and Canterbury will take place for 50 bishops from 27 countries to mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
EU Ministers meeting as Ukraine pleas for help amid mounting death toll
European Union foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss the future of European support for Ukraine, which needs more ammunition to fight invading Russian troops. The gathering comes while the Polish prime minister is in Kyiv, amid more bloodshed, as Russia has accused Ukrainian forces of attacking a market in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine, killing at least 25 people and injuring 20 others over the weekend.
Pope Francis meets with President of Timor-Leste
Pope Francis receives José Manuel Ramos-Horta, the president of Timor-Leste , in an audience on Monday at the Apostolic Palace.
Pope launches new YOUCAT: ‘Christ is password for a joyful life’
Pope Francis writes a letter to young people to accompany a new edition of the YOUCAT, or ‘Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church’, and invites them to find the secret to a joyful life in living with and for Christ.
Pope upholds legacy of Don Milani, a “restless and disturbing” priest
Pope Francis meets members of the Committee for the Centenary of the birth of Italian pioneer priest and educator Don Lorenzo Milani, and recalls his dedication to the education of the poor. and excluded in society.