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Pope urges Scandinavian Christians to be witnesses of unity amid ongoing wars
Pope Francis welcomes a delegation of Scandinavian pilgrims during their visit to Rome for the Jubilee Year organized by the Nordic Bishops' Conference. He appeals to them to be united witnesses of reconciliation and peace in times of war.
India: Mumbai hosts ‘High Five with Jesus’ event for Jubilee
A series of "High-Five" events held in the Indian Archdiocese of Bombay are creatively engaging young people in the Jubilee Year through faith-based activities, such as music, sports, art, outreach, and digital evangelization.
Cardinal Parolin: ‘Listen to children’s call for justice’
The Vatican Museums hosted the opening evening of the International Summit on Children's Rights, held in the Vatican. The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, welcomed international leaders and other participants in the event.
Talitha Kum Zimbabwe: Sisters lead charge to fight human trafficking
In their efforts to combat human trafficking, members of Talitha Kum in Zimbabwe shine like a beacon of hope. Led by the Little Children of Our Blessed Lady (LCBL Sisters), they provide support to survivors, raise awareness, and empower the next generation of anti-trafficking leaders.
Pope: 'Nothing is worth more than the life of a child'
Speaking at the first International Summit on Children’s Rights, Pope Francis urges world leaders to listen to children suffering from war, poverty, and migration, and reiterates his condemnation of the “murderous” practice of abortion resulting from our “throwaway culture."
UN says at least 700 people killed in fighting in DRC
At least 700 people are killed in recent violence in the Democrating Republic of Congo, as a decades-long conflict continues to cause death and displacement.
Pope renews plea for peace, highlighting the suffering of children in conflict zones
Pope Francis renews his appeal for peace worldwide whilst calling for the protection of children in areas of conflict, especially in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Pope at Angelus: ‘Jesus is our salvation and our light’
Pope Francis reflects on the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple which, he says, serves as a reminder that Jesus is for the salvation of all peoples and our light, and invites us to truly seek the encounter with God.
Nigeria: Living Consecrated Life as witnesses of Hope
The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord has also been celebrated as the day of prayer for women and men in consecrated life since it was instituted by Pope Saint John Paul II in 1997.
Pope to Ukrainian youth: 'Be patriots, reject war, forgive'
Pope Francis participates in a video conference with 250 young Ukrainians from Kyiv and various cities in Europe and the Americas.
Pope: Consecrated life offers society the ‘light’ of evangelical counsels
As the Church celebrates the World Day for Consecrated Life, Pope Francis prays First Vespers with religious men and women, urging them to truly encounter one another and the Lord in the Eucharist.
Hostages released in Gaza exchange
Synodality assists in formation in Nigerian Catholic schools for girls
The spirit of synodality has offered fruitful guidance in the formation of young girls in Nigeria’s Catholic schools, according to Sr. Justina Adejo, an Augustinian religious sister.
Myanmar: Global Day of Prayer for the “forgotten conflict”
Across the globe, people are taking time to offer prayers for peace in Myanmar as part of the 24-Hour Global Day of Prayer for peace led by Aid to the Church in Need.
Patricia Scotland: Human fraternity goes beyond mere tolerance
Vatican News speaks to the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Patricia Scotland, about the 2025 Zayed Prize for Human Fraternity. Fraternity means “understanding that we are one family”, she says, and “understanding that our humanity is more fundamental than everything else”.
Pope at Jubilee Audience: 'To hope is to turn around to God'
In his second Jubilee Audience on hope Pope Francis invites us to embrace conversion as a lifelong journey, highligting the figure of Mary Magdalene, the “Apostle of the Apostles” who in Jesus found a new direction and meaning in her life.
Lord's Day Reflection: More candles, fewer groundhogs
As the Church observes the feast of the Presentation of the Lord this Sunday, Jenny Kraska offers her thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings, reflecting on the theme, “More candles, fewer groundhogs.”
Nuncio in Kinshasa: Pope’s message in DRC ‘more relevant than ever'
Two years from Pope Francis' visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (31 January–3 February 2023), the eastern part of the country is devastated by conflict and facing a grave humanitarian crisis. The Apostolic Nuncio in Kinshasa, Archbishop Mitja Leskovar, speaks of the situation and outlines paths toward resolving the crisis.
En Route: A pilgrimage of discovery through travel, art, and faith
The Vatican Apostolic Library inaugurates "En Route", an exhibition celebrating the theme of world travel in the context of the Jubilee Year. It features documents from historical archives, contemporary art, and reflections on the transformative power of journeys highlighting how travel has long been a source of discovery, both interior and exterior.
M23 rebels announce they want to 'take' DRC capital Kinshasa
Rwanda-backed rebels who captured eastern Congo's largest city say they want to take their fight to the nation‘s capital, Kinshasa.
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