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Cardinal Secretary of State Parolin receives President of Lithuania
The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, receives President of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda, who is participating in the country's national Jubilee pilgrimage in Rome, and discusses peace prospects in Ukraine as well as the contribution of Christianity to Lithuanian society.
Mongolians celebrate the Jubilee of Hope
Cardinal Giorgio Marengo, Apostolic Prefect of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia shares how the central focus of Jubilee activities emphasizes formation and sharing with celebrations involving everyone. It's a Holy Year under the gaze of the Mother of Heaven, a title Pope Francis gave to the wooden statue of Mary found in a landfill and later enshrined in the city's Cathedral.
Pope: Global ‘polycrisis’ demands listening to science, strengthening institutions
In a message to participants in the Pontifical Academy for Life’s General Assembly, Pope Francis insists on the need to reevaluate our understanding of the cosmos, listen to the contributions of science, and strengthen global institutions in order to respond to the ‘polycrisis’ facing our world.
Pontifical Academy for Life holds General Assembly on 'The End of the World?'
The Holy See Press Office presents the Pontifical Academy for Life's General Assembly taking place this week on the theme “The End of the World? Crises, Responsibilities, Hopes."
‘Pilgrims of hope’: New Bangkok Archbishop calls for renewal and evangelization
The Catholic Church in Thailand has ushered in new leadership as Archbishop Francis Xavier Vira Arpondratana was installed as the Archbishop of Bangkok on Sunday, March 2, at Assumption Cathedral.
Sr. Dorothy Stang: Twenty years since her 'seed of life' was planted in death
Twenty years after Sr. Dorothy Stang was assassinated on 12 February 2005 in Brazil, the American-born missionary’s legacy endures in the hearts of the many smallholder farmers who live off the land in the Amazon rainforest and for whose rights Sr. Dorothy gave her life.
Pope Francis slept well through the night at Gemelli hospital
In the Monday morning update on the Pope's health, the Holy See Press Office says Pope Francis slept well throughout the night.
Pope's condition stable, mechanical ventilation discontinued
Pope Francis continues to receive oxygen and has no fever. This morning, he participated in Mass. The prognosis remains guarded.
Ukrainians long for peace amidst fresh fighting
Pope Francis’ prayers for peace came while many in Ukraine longed for peace after another day of clashes.
Holy Father, help me: Letters to Pope Pius XII
The historian Hubert Wolf speaks to Vatican News about his research into the thousands of petitions sent to Pope Pius XII during WW2, asking for help in fleeing Nazi persecution.
Cardinal McElroy prays for Pope’s health, recalls his appeals for peace
At his final news conference before leaving the Diocese of San Diego, Cardinal Robert McElroy, the new Archbishop of Washington, D.C., prays for the Pope’s recovery and remembers his appeals on behalf of those suffering around the world.
Pope expresses gratitude for closeness and urges prayers for peace
The Holy See Press Office releases Pope Francis' Angelus address as he continues his recovery at Gemelli Hospital. In his message, the Pope expresses gratitude for prayers and medical care whilst urging continued prayers for peace. Reflecting on the day's Gospel reading, he emphasises the importance of seeing others with charity and of always speaking with goodness.
Pope Francis continues to rest following a peaceful night
The Holy See Press Office reports on Sunday morning that Pope Francis had a peaceful night and continues to rest.
Pope in stable condition: No new respiratory attacks
Pope Francis is in stable condition, and has been alternating between non-invasive mechanical ventilation with long periods of supplemental high-flow oxygenation. He is continuing to eat on his own and continuing respiratory physiotherapy. The prognosis remains guarded.
PKK declares ceasefire with Turkey
Kurdistan Workers' Party leader Abdullah Ocalan, who has been in prison since 1999, calls for the group to lay down its weapons.
Lord's Day Reflection: Fruits, Roots, and Lenten Boots - Walking the Talk
As the Church celebrates the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jenny Kraska offers her thoughts on the day's liturgical readings, focusing on humility and conversion
Haiti's children suffer as schools come under attack
Haiti's escalating crisis has left millions of children without access to education. In the ever-worsening violence plaguing the nation, armed gangs are destroying schools, once a safe haven for children dreaming of a better future.
Pope resting after quiet night
Pope Francis slept well and is resting, according to a Saturday morning statement from the Holy See Press Office.
Pope suffers isolated bronchospasm, responds well to non-invasive mechanical ventilation
A Holy See Press Office statement on Friday evening says Pope Francis’ respiratory condition worsened following an isolated bronchospasm. The Pontiff was promptly aspirated and started non-invasive mechanical ventilation, showing a good response. Always alert and oriented, he cooperated with therapeutic maneuvers.
News from the Orient - February 28, 2025
In this week's news from the Eastern Churches, produced in collaboration with L'Œuvre d'Orient, Ethiopians begin Lent and His Beatitude Sviatoslav Shevchuk addresses the faithful three years since Russia's full-scale invasion on Ukraine.