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Holy See proposes theological dialogue with Society of St. Pius X
At a meeting in the Vatican, the Holy See proposes a path of theological dialogue aimed at safeguarding the “minimum requirements” for full communion with the Catholic Church—provided the Society suspends the episcopal ordinations it announced in early February without papal approval.
Cardinal Bo: Myanmar forgotten by world, but not by God
Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Myanmar sheds light on the situation in the Asian country, afflicted by a civil war that shows no sign of ending, and marked by an economic, social, healthcare and education crisis, with more than 3.5 million people displaced and many young people fleeing abroad.
Church in Northern Thailand urges ethical formation in the AI age
As digital technologies and artificial intelligence continue to reshape society, Church leaders in northern Thailand are stressing the need for stronger formation in conscience, values, and ethical responsibility.
Vatican Radio at 95: English Africa Service approaches 76 Years
Founded in 1931 by Guglielmo Marconi at the request of Pope Pius XI and placed under the guidance of the Jesuits, Vatican Radio continues its global service. For its part, the English Africa Service has been broadcasting to the continent for 76 years.
Pope Leo XIV to make first pastoral visit to Roman parish in Ostia
The Roman parish of Santa Maria Regina Pacis in Ostia Lido, in the southwestern area of the city, will be the first to receive a pastoral visit from Pope Leo XIV, marking a special moment for the local Catholic community. The Pope is scheduled to visit the parish on Sunday 15 February.
Holy See calls for multilateral dialogue in Americas
The Holy See's Permanent Observer to the Organisation of American States (OAS) addresses its Permanent Council, reflecting on democracy, human rights, security, and development.
'God favors radio'
The Director of L'Osservatore Romano, Andrea Monda, reflects on the 95th birthday of Vatican Radio as a key tool of Vatican communications, saying, 'God favors radio.'
Happy birthday, Vatican Radio: 95 years of serving the Pope
From Guglielmo Marconi’s first radio transmission in 1931 to today’s digital and AI era, Vatican Radio marks 95 years of service to the Pope, the Gospel, and communities around the world.
Elettra Marconi: Radio remains the most reliable medium
‘All my affection and gratitude.’ Those are Princess Elettra Marconi's words on the 95th anniversary of Vatican Radio, inaugurated by her father Guglielmo on 12 February 1931 at the invitation of Pope Pius XI.
Cardinal Czerny celebrates Mass for World Day of Sick in Chiclayo, Peru
As the Church celebrates the 34th World Day of the Sick, Cardinal Michael Czerny celebrates Mass in Chiclayo, Peru, and invites Christians to care for one another, especially in moments of illness or pain.
Israeli leader in Washington to discuss possible Iran nuclear deal
U.S. President Donald Trump is to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House to discuss a possible deal with Iran, as many continue to die in Gaza despite the ceasefire.
Pope Leo prays with the sick at Vatican Gardens' Lourdes Grotto
This World Day of the Sick and feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, Pope Leo XIV welcomes a group of sick people in front of the Lourdes Grotto in the Vatican Gardens, and reminds them that the Blessed Mother teaches us the meaning of suffering and love.
Philippine Church highlights unity as Lent, Ramadan begin together
With Ramadan and Lent starting on the same day, Church leaders in the Philippines see the moment as a rare opportunity for Muslims and Christians to deepen prayer, solidarity, and mutual understanding.
Pope Leo prays for overcoming tensions, rediscovering unity in Europe
During his weekly General Audience, Pope Leo calls Europe to overcome tensions and rediscover unity, prays for the sick, remembers those suffering from severe flooding in Colombia, and offers advice on how to prepare for Lent.
Pope at Audience: the Word of God responds to our thirst for meaning and truth
During his weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV highlights the close relationship between the Word of God and the Church and how meditating on Sacred Scripture helps the faithful to enter into a conversation with God.
Pope Leo XIV may visit Principality of Monaco
The Holy See Press Office says that a one-day visit to the Principality of Monaco by Pope Leo XIV at the end of March is being considered. If confirmed, it would be the second trip of his Pontificate and the first visit by a Pope, in the modern era, to the Principality.
Burkina Faso Migrants: Young people trapped between cultural expectations and human traffickers
Over the weekend, as the International Day of Prayer and Reflection Against Human Trafficking was observed, sociologist Roger Dayamba, a member of the Pan-African Network of Catholic Theology and Pastoral Care (PACTPAN), shared with Vatican News what he described as perilous links between security crises, family pressures, the quest for survival, and trafficking networks in Burkina Faso.
Cardinal Cupich calls on White House to apologise over social post
Cardinal Blaise Cupich of Chicago writes of his “shock” and “outrage” over a video shared on President Donald Trump's Truth Social account which depicted Barack and Michelle Obama as apes.
Poland: European futsal championship for priests opens
The European Futsal Championship for Priests has officially begun. A total of 18 teams of priests from Albania, Austria, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy, Kosovo, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan are competing today in Lublin in two stages of group matches.
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