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Pontifical Academy for life presents 'Vatican Longevity Summit'
The Holy See Press Office presents the Pontifical Academy for Life-organized Summit taking place 24 March on the theme "Vatican Longevity Summit: challenging the passing of time," with high-level speakers including Nobel Prize winner Dr. Venkatraman Ramakrishnan.
FABC welcomes new executive secretary of Social Communication's Office
Father John Mi Shen, program director of Radio Veritas Asia, has been appointed as the executive secretary of the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences' Office of Social Communication, succeeding Father George Plathodam, SDB.
Israeli forces push deeper into Gaza; Drone strike in Lebanon
Israeli forces advanced deeper into Gaza on Sunday, encircling the Tel al-Sultan neighbourhood in Rafah. Over 50,000 people have been killed in Gaza since the start of the offensive on 7 October 2023 that Israel claims targets Hamas.
Pope Francis makes first public greeting and blessing from hospital
Pope Francis appeared for the first time since his hospitalization from the balcony of Rome's Gemelli Hospital, before leaving the facility where he had been since 14 February. He greeted, blessed, and gave thumbs up to the nearly three thousand people gathered in the square below who were applauding his appearance and release from hospital.
Pope Francis calls for an end to 'heavy bombing in Gaza'
As he prepares to return to the Vatican after his hospitalization and treatment for bilateral pneumonia, Pope Francis renews his call for peace, urging an end to violence in Gaza and other conflict zones and expresses his gratitude for global efforts towards dialogue, especially in the South Caucasus.
Welcome home Holy Father!
Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital on Sunday
Pope Francis is scheduled to be discharged from hospital on Sunday, 23 March. He will return to Casa Santa Marta after the Angelus, during which he will greet and bless the faithful from a window of the Gemelli Hospital at noon.
Netanyahu’s difficulties are behind the return of war in Gaza
Political turmoil in Israel helps explain the collapse of the ceasefire agreement with Hamas.
Ukraine: Pain, loss, faith, hope and resilience
The head of the JRS International Reconciliation Programme speaks of the ongoing sorrow, fear and grief of war-struck Ukrainians alongside the crucial humanitarian and spiritual support provided by the Church. Despite donor fatigue, the need for aid remains critical and the people look to the world for continued support.
Pope's medical staff to speak to press on Saturday evening
On Saturday evening, members of the Pope Francis' medical team will speak to journalists from Rome's Gemelli hospital, for only the second time since he was hospitalised last month.
On Word Water Day UN calls for action to preserve glaciers
As the UN observes the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation, the organization marks World Water Day urging for climate action to protect this vital source of freshwater.
Israel strikes southern Lebanon after rocket fire hits north
Israel escalates tensions on Saturday with airstrikes in southern Lebanon after rockets were fired into northern Israel.
Pope expresses 'great joy' over prayers of support
Pope Francis tells pilgrims from dioceses across Italy that he is overjoyed to know that "you are united to me, and among yourselves, in the Lord Jesus".
Pope to greet crowd at Gemelli on Sunday
The Holy See Press Office announces Pope Francis is scheduled to appear after 12pm to greet the crowd outside Gemelli.
Christians unite in prayer for Pope Francis' health and all who are suffering
On Friday afternoon at the Roman parish of San Lorenzo in Piscibus, Christians of various traditions gathered for an ecumenical prayer service for the health of Pope Francis. The Taizé Community, the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity, in collaboration with other denominations, organized the celebration.
Lord's Day Reflection: 'Lessons from the fig tree'
As the Church marks the Third Sunday in Lent, Fr Luke Gregory, OFM, offers his thoughts on the day's liturgical readings, reflecting on the theme, "The Call to Repentance: Lessons from the Fig Tree."
Pope is improving and increasingly uses less high-flow oxygen
While the Pope’s condition continues to be stable, the Holy See Press Office explains “the doctors have not yet given any indication regarding his discharge from the hospital.”
Safeguarding expert Fr Zollner: AI offers risks and opportunities for child safety
Fr Hans Zollner, one of the Church's leading safeguarding experts, tells Vatican News that the Church can play an important role in pointing out the risks of artificial intelligence when those in positions of responsibility are reluctant to do so.
News from the Orient - 21 March 2025
In this week's News from the Orient, produced in collaboration with L'Ouevre d'Orient: Gaza's parish priest calls for peace, Ukrainian and US Church leaders meet in Kyiv, and Lent continues.
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