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Lebanon: Order of Malta commits to be part of the solution "at any cost"
A conference in Rome reveals that the Order of Malta’s work in Lebanon over the last 70 years could be "a model for the region" as the work supports the country's recovery whilst preserving its diversity.
Fourth Lenten Meditation: Learning to say goodbye
The Preacher of the Papal Household reflects on “Spreading Hope” and the responsibility that accompanies the Ascension, in the fourth and final meditation for the Roman Curia for Lent 2025.
Election of first Arab university rector a ‘message of hope’ for Israel
Mouna Maroun, the first Arab to be appointed Rector of an Israeli university, speaks to Vatican News about her new role, the ongoing conflict in Gaza, and her Christian faith.
Ghana's young people to deepen faith at Global Vincentian Youth Meeting in Rome
The Third International Vincentian Youth Meeting will convene in Rome from 27 July to 3 August 2025. This gathering will bring together young members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society from around the world to deepen their commitment to service and spirituality.
Pope shows ongoing improvement as convalescence continues
The Holy See Press Office tells journalists that Pope Francis continues to improve and requires less oxygenation, explaining that the Pope was taking a walk on Thursday when he decided to go into St. Peter's Basilica to pray.
Archbishop Gallagher praises Senegal as a model of peaceful religious coexistence
In a message addressed to participants in a symposium on religious diplomacy organized by Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar, the Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations reflects on the contribution of religions to diplomatic action and praises Senegal as a model of peaceful religious coexistence.
Applications for Human Fraternity Fellowship Programme open
The Zayed Award for Human Fraternity opens the applications for the 2025 Human Fraternity Fellowship Programme organized in collaboration with Georgetown University’s Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs
Southeast Asia: Traffickers pose as Christian missionaries, pilgrims to exploit victims
Human traffickers in Southeast Asia are reportedly claiming to be religious missionaries in order to lure victims and facilitate cross-border trafficking operations, according to findings by Philippine and Thai police.
Pope makes surprise visit to St. Peter’s to pray at tomb of St. Pius X
Pope Francis makes a surprise outing from Casa Santa Marta, where he continues his convalescence and has gradually resumed some meetings.
Philippines: Church calls for discernment ahead of elections
As the Philippines head for critical midterm elections in May, the Church in the country warns against hate speech and fake news.
The Gaza Sunbirds: Cycling through adversity
After losing his leg to a sniper’s bullet, Palestinian cyclist Alaa al Dali turned personal tragedy into a mission of hope. In the Gaza Strip, he co-founded the Sunbirds, a para-cycling team that not only trains athletes with disabilities but also provides aid to the local population.
South Sudan: International aid funding cuts leave children to die from cholera
As a political crisis brews in South Sudan, several children have died as they walked to receive treatment from cholera after funding cuts to international aid have forced local clinics to close, according to Save the Children.
Woman named President of Commission for Protecting Holy See Monuments
The Holy See Press Office announces several appointments, including a new female president of the Permanent Commission for the Protection of the Historical and Artistic Monuments of the Holy See and a new Archbishop to lead the Military Ordinariate in Italy.
Archbishop Caccia: Child mortality remains ‘unacceptably high’
Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, laments “unacceptably high” child mortality in many regions of the world, many of which could be prevented, while addressing the General Debate of the 58th Session of the Commission on Population and Development.
Pope prays for victims of Dominican dance club disaster
Pope Francis prays for those who died and were injured when a roof collapsed at a nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, early Tuesday morning.
Cape Verde - São Nicolau Island hosts “Social Week”
As part of Social Week activities, the island of São Nicolau welcomed important figures from national and local politics as well as civil society with the aim of promoting the dignity of the human person and showing the social face of the Church.
Faith organizations fight back as traffickers disguise themselves as missionaries
Faith-based organizations are working to combat one of human traffickers' latest strategies: using religious disguise to evade being detected across Southeast Asia.
King Charles and Queen Camilla visit Pope Francis on their anniversary
Pope Francis holds a private audience at the Casa Santa Marta with Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla, expressing his best wishes for their wedding anniversary.
Holy See aims to initiate processes at architectural ‘Biennale’
The Vatican’s Dicastery for Culture and Education presents the Holy See’s Pavilion for the ‘Venice Biennale of Architecture,’ taking place from May to November 2025.