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Syria: Sixteen security personnel killed in deadly Latakia attacks
At least 16 security personnel have been killed in attacks by armed groups in Syria, marking the deadliest assault on the new government forces since the fall of the previous administration.
After he prayed for them, Los Angeles is praying for him
After Pope Francis had reassured the people of Los Angeles when prayed for them, Los Angeles is praying for him and did so in a video that went viral of ordinary Catholics joining together in pray for the Holy Father's health and recovery.
Churches in Ireland and Poland express solidarity with abuse victims and survivors
Irish and Polish dioceses commemorate the Day of Prayer for Survivors and Victims of Sexual Abuse on the first Friday of Lent, which is March 7 this year.
Pope's appeal for debt relief gains momentum
In an interview with Vatican News, Eric LeCompte, Director of Jubilee USA Network, explains how Pope Francis' call for debt relief is being manifested in more than 160 countries and is having a global impact.
Pope has a restful night in hospital
In the Friday morning update on the Pope's health, the Holy See Press Office reports Pope Francis had a restful night.
Pope from hospital: ‘Thank you for your prayers, I accompany you from here'
Pope Francis sends a message of gratitude and closeness to all those who have been praying for his recovery since he was admitted to hospital 21 days ago.
Pope's clinical condition stable, he continues his medical therapy
The Holy Father's clinical condition remains stable compared to the past few days. No episodes of crisis or fever have been reported. The prognosis remains reserved. Given the stability of his condition, the next medical bulletin will be issued on Saturday.
25,000 pilgrims to gather in Rome for Jubilee of Volunteers
This weekend, the fifth major Jubilee event will bring together NGOs and volunteer organizations from five different continents. On Saturday, following a pilgrimage to the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, the pilgrims will take place in a series of dialogues and meetings across the city. On Sunday, Cardinal Michael Czerny will preside over Mass in St. Peter’s Square.
Pope donates 1 million euros to Rome Diocese for housing crisis
In recent weeks, before his hospitalization at Rome’s Gemelli Polyclinic, Pope Francis contributed to the Don Roberto Sardelli Fund for housing emergencies.
Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops call for justice and renewal amidst economic and political crisis
As Zimbabwe grapples with an economic crisis, rising unemployment, and political tensions, the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ZCBC) has issued a heartfelt Lenten Pastoral Letter calling for justice, renewal, and national introspection.
Patriarch Pizzaballa: Lenten forgiveness is stronger than violent words of hatred
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, releases a message at the start of Lent, recalling that the "overbearing rhetoric of conflict and recrimination" can never prevent God from carrying out reconciliation in Jesus.
Questioning rearmament in a world increasingly incapable of diplomacy
The "ReArm Europe" plan proposes 800 billion euros of arms spending in the Old Continent. But would this really guarantee our security?
Day of the Righteous: Celebrating Polish nuns who saved Jews during Holocaust
March 6 marks the European Day of the Righteous, remembering and celebrating those who risked their lives in the 20th century to oppose totalitarian regimes.
Catholic pastoral center bombed in Myanmar
Amid ongoing tensions and fighting, Burmese armed forces have bombed and destroyed a Catholic pastoral center of the Diocese of Banmaw in the northern part of Myanmar.
Nigeria: Archdiocese of Kafanchan priest kidnapped and found murdered on Ash Wednesday
The Catholic Archdiocese of Kafanchan has confirmed the tragic killing of Fr. Sylvester Okechukwu, who was abducted from his residence on the night of 4 March 2025.
Pope Francis has another good night at the hospital
Pope Francis has another good night at Rome's Gemelli hospital where he is being treated for bilateral pneumonia and is resting, the Holy See Press Office stated on Thursday morning.
Pope calls parish in Gaza as his condition remains stable on Ash Wednesday
As his clinical condition remained stable with no new respiratory episodes, Pope Francis called the Catholic parish in Gaza and carried out several work activities, according to the Holy See Press Office on Wednesday evening.
Pope: Ashes ‘bring us back to reality’
In his homily prepared for Mass on Ash Wednesday, read out by Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, Pope Francis says that the imposition of ashes reminds us to “look within ourselves” and remember our fragility – “from dust we are created, and to dust we shall return.”
Rights groups call Israel's Gaza aid cutoff 'starvation policy'
The WFP is warning that its Gaza food stocks will last only two weeks amid an Israeli aid blockade. The alarm comes as food prices in the Gaza Strip spike and community kitchens run out of stock after the Israeli PM chose to stop aid, accusing Hamas of stealing supplies and refusing a US proposal to extend the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.
Faith communities set to act after Addis-Ababa convening on for reparative justice in Africa
Following the just concluded workshop for faith and ethical communities in Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia, the Faith and ethical communities from Africa and the diaspora have signed a declaration on reparation, advocating for reparative justice for the continent and are committed to implementing the outcome of the discussions.
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