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Pope to seminarians: Life is sustained by countless Simon of Cyrenes
Without the hope that Jesus brings, Pope Francis told seminarians from Cordoba, Spain, setting out on the journey of life would be madness.
African communicators hope Jubilee will help restructure media strategies
Catholic communicators from Eastern Africa are preparing to attend the upcoming Jubilee of Communications in Rome, expressing their hopes of exploring communications strategies that harness advances in digital technology.
Leaning on Mercy and Grace: Ethiopian seminarians prepare to offer post-war healing
The Catholic Church in Ethiopia's Tigray region endured immense suffering during the devastating two-year war, but remains steadfast in her mission to provide spiritual support and assist in reconciling a region torn by violence, displacement, and famine.
Lord’s Day Reflection: ‘They filled them to the brim’
As the Church marks the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Abbot Marion Nguyen offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings, reflecting on the words, “They filled them to the brim.”
Pope praises Buddhist revival in post-Soviet Mongolia
Pope Francis meets with a delegation of Buddhists from Mongolia, and discusses religious freedom, the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year, and the “enduring relations” between the Vatican and the east Asian country.
Gaza ceasefire deal to begin on Sunday
A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has raised hopes for an end to 15 months of war in Gaza.
Holy Land bishops welcome Gaza ceasefire
The Catholic Ordinaries of the Holy Land express their satisfaction over the Gaza ceasefire announced yesterday, but warn that it is only the first step in a “long process”.
Cardinal Parolin received in Paris by French Prime Minister
Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin is in Paris for a brief visit to participate in a Colloquium organized by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and has met French Prime Minister François Bayrou and other senior member of government.
L.A. blaze highlights effect of land use on severity of wildfires
Amy Duchelle of the Food and Agriculture Organization stresses that climate change plays a role in the increase of wildfires, but it is not the sole factor.
Pizzaballa on Gaza ceasefire: A delicate but most welcome turning point
In the hours following the annoucement of a ceasefire in Gaza, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, expresses his cautious optimism, touching on the fragile hope for the future and the urgent humanitarian priorities needed in the Gaza strip.
Pope: ‘Religions must work together to seek bridges of peace’
Pope Francis meets in the Vatican with a delegation of the Muslim Bektashi Order of Dervishes from Albania and highlights the critical role of interreligious dialogue in building a peaceful coexistence among peoples.
Syria: Unexploded ordnance poses biggest threat to children
The UN Children's Fund, UNICEF, warns that in Syria, the biggest threat to children is unexploded ordnance, which has become the leading cause of child casualties in the war-ravaged country.
Pope suffers bruise on right forearm due to a fall
The Holy See Press Office reports that Pope Francis fell at his residence at the Casa Santa Marta on Thursday morning, sustaining no fractures.
Pope Francis: 'We must embrace our priestly identity'
Pope Francis receives the Argentine Priestly College of Rome and calls on them to imitate the priestly example of the "Gaucho priest," Argentine Saint Jose Gabriel del Rosario Brochero, by drawing close to the Lord through the Eucharist and through serving others.
Gaza ceasefire announced
Qatar's Prime Minister announces a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, following earlier reports from U.S. President-elect Trump. After 15 months of war, dozens of Israeli hostages can return.
Cardinal Parolin: Cuba’s announcement to release prisoners sign of great hope
Responding to Vatican Media, the Cardinal Vatican Secretary of State comments on the news from Havana.
The Rebirth of a Queen: a voice and a home for survivors in Nairobi, Kenya
As a childhood survivor of sexual and domestic violence, Kenya’s Pauline Akinyi Juma has rewritten her narrative as a survivor through empowerment, advocacy and healing. She is now helping other survivors and those who fall prey to human traffickers.
Jubilee 2025: Tangible signs of Hope
Our Editorial Director reflects on recent events that carry powerful messages of hope, from the commutation of death sentences to life imprisonment in the United States to the abolition of the death penalty in Zimbabwe, and the announcement of prisoner releases in Cuba.
Gaza's children dying of cold and trapped in crisis
Gaza’s children are facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. Amid ongoing conflict, extreme weather, and dire living conditions, children are bearing the brunt of the suffering.
Apostolic Visitor: ‘Come to Medjugorje, a place of grace'
Vatican News speaks to Archbishop Aldo Cavalli, who was sent by Pope Francis as Apostolic Visitor to Medjugorje. He is tasked with reading the messages attributed to the ‘Queen of Peace’ and authorising their publication
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