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Ukraine. Three years of unwavering Church relief efforts amid war
While the ongoing war waged by Russia against Ukraine continues displace and endanger millions, the unwavering efforts of Church organizations like Caritas and Aid to the Church in Need continue to provide a lifeline to those in need.
British Judge on Sloane Avenue: Mincione did not act in good faith
The High Court of England and Wales publishes its ruling on the legal proceedings initiated by the Italian financier in 2020 against the Secretariat of State in an attempt to halt the investigation launched by the Vatican's Promoter of Justice.
Ghanaian Bishops: Holistic education for responsible, productive citizens
The Catholic Bishops of Ghana have asked the government to collaborate with the Church and build the country’s brighter future through holistic education that nurtures not just knowledge but also character.
Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue and WCC reaffirm common commitment
The Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue and the World Council of Churches release a joint statement in which they reaffirm their commitment to dialogue as a means of fostering peace and understanding.
Project in Lebanon helps youth transform politics to platform for good
The Leadership Academy for Peace, led by Bishop Jules Boutros, trains young people in Lebanon to bring the values of Catholic Social Teaching into politics.
Pastor Munther Isaac: West Bank is becoming 'a series of open-air prisons'
The pastor of Bethlehem's Lutheran Church tells Vatican News that the West Bank is currently experiencing one of its “darkest moments”. “We see what’s happening in Gaza”, he says, “and we ask: Will this be our fate too?”.
Italian bishops renew opposition to assisted-suicide law
The Bishops of Italy have expressed deep concern over a new regional law that allows medically-assisted suicide in Tuscany, stressing respect for life and calling for a legal framework that enhances care and support for the terminally ill.
Pope has good night at Gemelli Hospital
The Holy See Press Office reports that the Pontiff got up to have breakfast. According to the statement released yesterday, his condition is slightly improving.
Religious Education in Schools: The crisis in State–Church relations in Poland
Rev. Prof. Piotr Stanisz, Head of the Department of Religious Law at the Catholic University of Lublin, reflects on some of the consequences of the secularization of the state, including the abolishment of public funding for religious education.
Pope’s clinical condition showing slight improvement
A communiqué issued by the Holy See Press Office to journalists says Pope Francis’ health shows a slight improvement, and that during the day he received the Eucharist and dedicated himself to some work.
Hamas releases bodies of four hostages to Israel
As part of the ongoing ceasefire deal, Hamas has released the bodies of four slain hostages to Israel.
Former Brazilian president charged with attempted coup
Brazilian authorities have formally charged former President Jair Bolsonaro with attempting a coup to overthrow, alter, and transform his re-election defeat of 2022.
Nigeria: Catholic Priest kidnapped in Abuja on 6 February escapes his abductors
In an unprecedented development, Fr. Cornelius Manzak Damulak of the Catholic Diocese of Shendam, Plateau State, who was kidnapped in the early hours of Thursday, 6 February 2025, escaped from his captors over the weekend. His rescue occurred when police discovered him on a highway after he managed to flee.
‘The erosion of Syria’s Christian communities would be a tragic loss’
The President of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), reflects on the situation in Syria, and expresses concern in particular for the nation’s Christian communities, warning their 'erosion' from the nation would be not only 'a tragic loss' for Syria but for the stability of the region and world.
Cardinal Ameyu urges Sudanese Church to seek growth, sustainability together
At the opening of a Sudanese Bishops’ Conference meeting, Cardinal Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla has stressed the need for commitment to unity in order to overcome challenges together and grow as a Church community.
Cardinal Czerny in Beirut: Change begins with young Christians
On the first day of his visit to Lebanon, the Cardinal Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development meets with young Christians at the Leadership Academy for Peace and spends time with Patriarch Bechara Raï.
Pope has restful night, has breakfast in armchair
The Holy See Press Office informs journalists that Pope Francis had a peaceful sixth night in the Rome's Gemelli hospital where he is being treated for double pneumonia and ate breakfast in an armchair.
Cardinal Cupich: USAID freeze ‘Could actually cause death’
U.S. President Trump’s executive order halting congressionally appropriated foreign assistance effectively shut down the work of the U.S. Agency for International Development. The archbishop of Chicago reflects on this decision and on how it will jeopardize essential service for hundreds of millions of people.
Pope in stable condition, blood exams show slight improvement
The Holy See Press Office in its update on Wednesday evening reports that Pope Francis' clinical condition is stationary, while today he was able to meet with his closest collaborators and receive a visit from Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Liberia: National Conference of Priests discusses safeguarding and stresses the dignity of all persons
During the first session of the national priests gathering of the three dioceses of the Catholic Church of Liberia, the clergy addressed safeguarding and policy guidelines for handling sexual abuse cases.