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Cardinal Krajewski brings Pope’s gift of 4 ambulances to Ukraine
Pope Francis has sent his papal almoner, Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, to Ukraine with a gift of four ambulances, which will be used to save lives along the frontlines of the war.
Angelus: Pope calls for healthcare systems that prioritise poorest
In his Angelus message for this Sunday, Pope Francis asks that healthcare workers be supported and respect. He also calls for peace throughout the world, denouncing the violence in Haiti, where two nuns were killed on Monday March 31.
Pope makes surprise appearance in St Peter’s Square
At the end of Mass for the Jubilee of the Sick and Healthcare Workers, the Pope tells the gathered pilgrims "Have a good Sunday, and thank you very much”. It is the Pope's first public appearance since leaving hospital on Sunday 23rd March.
Pope: 'The sickbed can become a holy place'
In his homily for the Jubilee of the Sick and Healthcare Workers, Pope Francis says that "The sickbed can become a holy place, where charity burns away indifference and gratitude nourishes hope.”
Jubilee of the Sick: “Our role is to open a window on eternity”
This weekend, Rome is welcoming over 20,000 pilgrims for the Jubilee of the Sick and the Healthcare World. Volunteers from Lourdes tell Vatican News that they hope to strengthen their commitment to the sick and disabled, who flock to the French city in their thousands every year.
Arab League calls out Israeli ‘recklessness’ in Gaza
Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit has criticized Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip, Syria, and Lebanon, describing them as entering a new phase of "complete recklessness."
Korean bishops urge unity after ousting of President Yoon
As South Korea prepares for new presidential elections following the definitive removal of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, the Bishops reiterate the need for national unity and reconciliation amid increasing political polarization.
Lord's Day Reflection: Learning to live with compassion
As the Church celebrates the Fifth Sunday of Lent, Father Edmund Power offers his thoughts on the day's liturgical readings, reflecting on learning to live with compassion.
Summit provides new impetus for Europe’s public radio stations
The 31st Radio Assembly of European broadcasters, hosted this year in Paris by Radio France, comes to a close with the election of a new steering committee for the next two years.
Theodore McCarrick, disgraced former cardinal, dies at age 94
Theodore Edgar McCarrick, the former archbishop of Washington who was dismissed from the clerical state for abuse of adults and minors, died on Friday after a long illness.
CAFOD: Continuing war in Gaza will not bring security or peace
CAFOD, the Catholic development and relief charity, urges the international community to take action to stop the war in Gaza amid growing devastation, dire humanitarian conditions and the urgent need for a ceasefire.
Jubilee of the Sick marks the 7th in the list of Holy Year events
Patients, doctors, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, healthcare personnel, and technicians from 90 countries will participate in the events held in Rome and Vatican City.
The faces of the Gospels: Matthew
Third Lenten Meditation: Knowing how to rise again
In his third Meditation for Lent 2025, Capuchin Father Roberto Pasolini, the Preacher of the Papal Household, offers a reflection on “Knowing How to Rise Again: the Joy of the Resurrection.”
Pax Christi: ‘Proactive non-violence is the key to peace’
Martha Inés Romero, Secretary General of Pax Christi International (PCI) illustrates the Catholic peace organization’s commitment to proactive non-violence as an effective means to foster peace citing its work in Latin America.
Holy See and Russia discuss initiatives aimed at halting war in Ukraine
The Vatican Secretary for Relations with States speaks to his Russian counterpart by telephone to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine, initiatives aimed at halting military actions, and offers to continue humanitarian efforts and to facilitate the exchange of prisoners between the two countries.
Pope Francis continues to improve at Casa Santa Marta
The Holy See Press Office tells journalists that Pope Francis continues to show gradual improvements at his residence in the Casa Santa Marta, and announces there could be updates regarding the Angelus address on Sunday.
‘The Boy from Milan’: a retelling of Carlo Acutis’ story
Ahead of his canonization, a new documentary moves beyond the stereotypes that mark the life of the soon-to-be first millennial saint and focuses on who he was as a boy from Milan.
Pope Francis: 'Faith is a treasure to be shared with joy'
In a message read during the Slovak national jubilee pilgrimage to Rome, Pope Francis insists that faith is "a treasure to be shared with joy" and marvels at how saying 'yes' to God can open horizons of peace.
South Sudan: Diocese of Torit disturbed by attack on the Parish of Loa
The Catholic Diocese of Torit has described the attack on its parish of ‘Our Lady of Assumption’ in Loa, Magwi County, as concerning and one that creates a climate of fear and anxiety. The assault by gunmen resulted in the death of one person and injury of another. The incident on the parish premises comes amid heightened political tension in South Sudan.