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Pope: The Church is a ‘new and reconciled humanity’
In a message for the Jubilee Pilgrimage organised by Charis, the Catholic Charismatic Renewal International Service, Pope Francis says that the Holy Spirit is “the source of communion, harmony and fraternity”.
Myanmar quake death toll passes 3,000 as rescuers race against time
As the death toll from Myanmar's recent devastating earthquake rises, Fr. Girish Santiago, the Jesuit Regional Superior, visits the Mandalay area to assess the damage and the Church's efforts to provide humanitarian assistance.
Returning to Nicea, as brothers
A new document from the International Theological Commission highlights the relevance of the first ecumenical council.
The Nicene Creed: an expression of Christian identity
The International Theological Commission publishes “Jesus Christ, Son of God, Saviour: 1700th Anniversary of the Ecumenical Council of Nicaea (325-2025)”, dedicated to the Council that produced the first universal creed and proclaimed the faith of salvation in Jesus Christ, and in the One God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Thousands gather for prayer vigil on 20th anniversary of John Paul II's passing
On the 20th anniversary of John Paul II’s passing, thousands gather for a special evening prayer vigil in St. Peter's Square led by the President of the Polish Bishops' Conference, Archbishop Tadeusz Wojda.
‘La Civiltà Cattolica’ marks its 175th anniversary
The Jesuit review La Civiltà Cattolica celebrates its 175th anniversary, at a ceremony featuring Holy See Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and Italian President Sergio Mattarella. In a message for the occasion, the Pope praises “good journalism that listens to all voices, and embodies that docile gentleness that does good to the heart”.
Cardinal Parolin: ‘May Pope St John Paul II bless this wounded humanity'
Cardinal Pietro Parolin presides at Mass marking the 20th anniversary of the death of Pope St. John Paul II. During his homily, he commemorates the legacy of a pontiff who profoundly shaped the Church and the world.
Cardinal Krajewski: 20 years ago, the world stood still, knelt, and wept
Two decades after Pope John Paul II died, Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, who served as his papal ceremonialist for the last seven years of the Polish Pope’s life, recounts the spirituality of the Polish Pope.
Cote d’Ivoire: 60,000 Catholic youth of the Archdiocese of Abidjan pray for peaceful elections
The extraordinary mobilisation of Abidjan’s young Catholics was held in the context of the diocesan pilgrimage at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpe. The objective of this meeting was twofold: to strengthen young people’s relationship with God and to deepen their faith in Christ. At the same time, they also took time to pray for peace and the smooth conduct of the upcoming elections in their country.
Pope: Even if you fear you're incapable of changing, don't lose hope
Pope Francis released his catechesis for the weekly General Audience, which was not held as he recovered at Casa Santa Marta. Remembering the tax collector Zacchaeus, he urges the faithful never to lose hope even if they feel incapable of change.
Holy See: Middle income countries require more debt-free investment to develop
The Holy See calls for Middle Income Countries to be granted access to debt-free financial assistance so that they can reach their full potential without crushing levels of debt.
Azerbaijani becomes 56th language available on Vatican News
Vatican News launches our Azerbaijani edition, expanding the Dicastery for Communication's multilingual service to 56 languages to enhance communication, strengthen faith, and foster interreligious dialogue.
Pope St. John Paul II's prophecy of peace, 20 years later
Twenty years after the death of Pope John Paul II on 5 April 2005, our Editorial Director explores how the Church celebrates the saint and recalls his unheeded words against war.
Armed gangs in Haiti free 500 inmates after storming a town
As armed gangs expand their influence outside of the capital city, they storm a town and free 500 inmates from the local prison.
May new technologies make our future bright
In his Prayer Intention for April, Pope Francis invites us to pray that the use of new technologies may not replace human relationships, may respect the dignity of the person, and may help us face the crises of our times.
Pope’s April prayer intention: Technology should benefit everyone
In a video message with his prayer intention for April, the Pope urges putting technology at the service of everyone, especially those most in need.
Aid organizations working to assist quake-struck Myanmar
More than 2,700 people have been confirmed dead after a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, while more than 4,500 were injured and hundreds more remain missing.
Rossing Center presents report on life of Christians in the Holy Land
The Rossing Center releases a new report highlighting acts of violence that were carried out against Christians in the Holy Land during 2024.
Palestinians bury slain medics and emergency workers
Palestinians hold funerals for 15 medics and emergency responders killed by Israeli troops in southern Gaza after their bodies and crushed ambulances were found buried in a mass grave in the sand.
New transitional government in Syria includes a Catholic woman
Amid global calls for greater inclusivity, Syrian interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa appoints a new transitional government with 23 ministers from diverse backgrounds, including Hind Kabawat, a Catholic and the only woman in the cabinet.