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Auschwitz anniversary: Call to memory and hope
In the Polish village of Harmeze, prayer intertwines with the memory of those who suffered and perished in the German Nazi concentration and extermination camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. Once a "subcamp "of Auschwitz, Harmeze is now home to a Franciscan monastery and the St. Maximilian Center, a place of prayer, reflection, and education about the victims of the Holocaust.
Vatican confirms disciplinary measures against Cardinal Cipriani
Following recent reports regarding accusations against Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani Thorne, the Director of the Holy See Press Office confirms that a penal injunction has been imposed on the Archbishop Emeritus of Lima restricting his public activity, place of residence, and use of insignia.
Archbishop Gallagher travels to Principality of Monaco
The Vatican Secretary for Relations with States departs for a three-day visit to the Principality of Monaco, where he will meet with Prince Albert II and celebrate Mass at the cathedral with local clergy.
"Green Lava:" Giacomo Mattivi’s strength of life expressed in film
As part of the Jubilee of Communication, “Green Lava,” a documentary by Lia Beltrami, premiered on Saturday at the Augustinian Patristic Pontifical Institute, telling the story of Giacomo Mattivi and his struggle with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Giacomo was present at the premiere, along with members of the Vatican Dicastery for Communication.
Pope Francis appeals for peace in Sudan and Colombia
Pope Francis urges parties to the war in Sudan to cease hostilities that are causing immense suffering in the country and dramatic consequences in neighboring South Sudan.
Pope at Angelus: Jubilee an opportunity to renew our encounter with Christ
At the Angelus on the Sunday of the Word of God, Pope Francis reflects on how this Jubilee Year is an opportunity for Christians to acknowledge our need for salvation and renew our encounter with Christ.
Pope at Mass: Word of God brings us joy and light
Pope Francis presides at Mass on the Sunday of the Word of God, and invites Christians to allow the Holy Spirit to make Christ present in our lives and society through frequent reading of the Bible.
Media Apostle: Communicating the Gospel of Hope in joyful and challenging times
As the Church celebrates the Jubilee of the World of Communications in the Jubilee Year of Hope from 24 January to 26 January, the universal Church is invited to celebrate media men and women who daily use communication to proclaim hope, truth, justice, and peace.
Communicators called to be 'tidal wave of change for the good'
On the second day of the Jubilee of Communication, Maria Ressa and Colum McCann challenge media professionals to tell stories of hope in a world marked by conflict.
Push for Syrian refuges to return home
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun asks the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to help coordinate the repatriation of displaced Syrians.
Pope: Jesus sustains our hope as we journey toward Him in unity
On the feast of the Conversion of St Paul, which marks the close of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Pope Francis invites Christians to rediscover the common roots of the faith, and repeats his appeal to find a common date for Easter.
Jubilee of the World of Communications: Maria Ressa
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Maria Ressa, addresses participants in the Jubilee of the World of Communications on Saturday 25 January 2025.
Jubilee of the World of Communications: Colum McCann
The Irish author and co-founder of "Narrative 4", a global network that offers educators creative tools to teach compassion through our Story Exchange, Artists Network, Learning Resources, and Civic Engagement
Pope tells Seminary Rectors to embrace diversity in formation
In a meeting with rectors of major and propaedeutic seminaries in France Pope Francis focuses on the vital role of priestly formation. The gathering was part of a jubilee pilgrimage dedicated to reflecting on the discernment process and formation of seminarians.
Pope to Catholic communicators: 'Tell stories that nourish hope'
Pope Francis encourages Catholic journalists and communicators gathered in Rome for the Jubilee of the World of Communication to be courageous truth and hope-tellers in in our world marred by conflicts , division and mininformation.
The Diplomacy of Culture: The Vatican Library at the Islamic Arts Biennale
Eleven works from the Vatican Apostolic Library are featured in the second Islamic Arts Biennale, held from January 25 to May 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. They include ancient translations of the Quran, texts on astronomy, and a unique, almost six-meter-long, 17th-century map of the River Nile, restored for the occasion.
Lord’s Day Reflection: Today is the day
As the Church observes the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – the Sunday of the Word of God – Fr Luke Gregory, OFM, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings, reflecting on the theme, “Today is the day.”
Writing hope: A conversation with Phil Klay
Vatican News speaks to the American writer Phil Klay about the 2025 Jubilee Year, modern warfare, dehumanisation, faith, and what it means to communicate hope in a context of war.
Jubilee of Communication: Disarming information, sharing hope
The Jubilee of the World of Communication opens with the celebration of Mass marking the liturgical memory of St. Francis de Sales, patron of journalists, at the Basilica of St. John Lateran.
Archbishop Broglio to Trump: Protect, don't persecute those in need
In the face of a spate of executive orders from the incoming Trump administration, the president of the US bishops’ conference says the Gospel tells us we meet Jesus in those in need – and we will be judged on how we respond.
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