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Church in US in mourning following Minneapolis tragedy
The church in the United States expresses its grief and condolences following Wednesday's tragedy in Minneapolis, where a young man opened fire during Mass at Annunciation Catholic School. The attack resulted in the deaths of two children and around seventeen injured before the shooter took his own life.
Africa to host landmark world congress 2026 for Catholic media practitioners in Rwanda
SIGNIS Africa President, Fr. Prof. Walter Chikwendu Ihejirika, has said that the recent SECAM Plenary Assembly of Africa’s Catholic Bishops has warmly welcomed the Catholic communication association’s plans to hold the SIGNIS World Congress in Kigali, Rwanda, next year.
Pope Leo expresses sorrow over shooting at Catholic school in Minneapolis
Pope Leo XIV expresses profound sorrow over the murder of two children and the injuring of 17 others at the Annunciation Catholic church and school complex in the US city of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Cardinal Parolin: Many interests are preventing a solution to the Gaza tragedy
Responding to questions asked by journalists following the Mass on the Memorial of Saint Monica, celebrated at the Basilica of Saint Augustine in Campo Marzio, Rome, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Parolin expresses hopes in echoing Pope Leo's appeal that a “collective punishment” in the Middle East would be avoided, and that a ceasefire and “safe access” to humanitarian aid would be achieved.
One last appeal to save a man's life
In less than 24 hours, Curtis Windom is scheduled to be executed in the United States and, Kevin Jackson from the Community of Sant'Eigidio, makes one final appeal for clemency to be granted and Curtis' life to be spared.
Heavy monsoon rains lead to flooding in India, Pakistan
Dozens of people are killed when a landslide caused by heavy rains strikes a pilgrim route near a Hindu shrine in India.
Fr. Romanelli: Gazan Christians remain with those who suffer
As Pope Leo XIV appeals for peace in Gaza, Fr. Gabriel Romanelli, parish priest of the only Catholic parish in Gaza, tells Vatican News that Christians in the enclave are committed to serving those in need, asking people to pray for an end to the war.
Mary’s Meals reaches new milestone: meals for over three million children
The official announcement of the milestone will be made on 8 September, the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Founder and CEO Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, speaking at the Rimini Meeting, tells Vatican Media: “We feel called to stand with those parts of the world where people have no voice.”
Pope Leo joins Jerusalem Patriarchs’ call for peace in Gaza
Pope Leo XIV has united his voice to the Latin and Greek Orthodox Patriarchs’ joint appeal for an end to the war in Gaza and for humanitarian aid to flow freely into the enclave.
Pope at Audience: ‘Christian love is not evasion but decision’
During his weekly General Audience, Pope Leo reflects on Jesus’ arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane, highlighting that in these moments of fear, injustice and loneliness, God is present.
Airstrikes destroy Myanmar church, but bishop says faith remains unbroken
Bishop Lucius Hre Kung of Hakha says the faith of Catholics in Chin State, Myanmar, remains resilient after airstrikes by the Burmese army destroyed the Church of Christ the King in Falam earlier this year.
A West Bank mother’s testimonial
Stay or go? Palestinian Christians in Bethlehem—and throughout the West Bank—face this dilemma. Shahinda Nassar shares the pain she feels when her 16-year-old daughter presses her to leave Bethlehem, as well as the obligation she feels to stay and maintain the Christian presence.
Colum McCann: 'Distance between two people is always only a story'
At the Rimini Meeting, writers Colum McCann, Javier Cercas, and Dr. Paolo Ruffini share their thoughts on the power of stories to unite people and build communion where division seems to prevail.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: There can be no peace without justice
Interview with the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople by Vatican News: “In Ukraine, a fratricidal war—a scandal for the Christian world, and especially for the Orthodox Church.”
Ukraine seeks supplies as Russia claims gains on frontlines
Ukrainian president Volodomyr Zelensky says more supplies are needed on the frontlines of the war with Russia.
Bishop Lodiong’s passion plea for peace and dialogue in South Sudan
South Sudan’s Catholic Bishop of Yei Diocese, Bishop Alex Lodiong Sakor Eyobo, has emphasised that there is no alternative to dialogue and sitting together at the round table to resolve the country’s political differences.
Caritas Internationalis: Peace and respect for human rights go hand-in-hand
The Director of Integral Human Development for Caritas Internationalis explains that the organization’s statement used strong words to call for an end to violence and promote the protection of human rights both in the region and around the world.
Families of Hamas hostages protest across Israel
Families of hostages held by Hamas stage protests in Israel, demanding government action to secure their release and bring about a ceasefire in Gaza.
‘I desire silence:’ Sr. Veronica and search for life's meaning at Swedish convent
Sister Veronica lived in a French lay order and was later sent to Sweden. In Rögle, she has met people who are not Catholic, but who nevertheless visit the Dominican sisters’ convent to find themselves and silence.
Greek and Latin Patriarchs of Jerusalem: 'Time to end the cycle of violence'
Following the Israeli government’s approved plan to take control of Gaza, the Greek Orthodox and Latin Patriarchates of Jerusalem call for an end to the war, stressing “there has been enough destruction” and highlighting the need for "families on all sides—who have suffered for far too long” to be able to start healing.