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DR Congo: “Everyday life is a fight for survival”
Following a recent escalation of violence around the major city of Goma, Consolata Missionary Br. Adophe Mulengezi describes the dire situation in the country.
Pope Francis: Strive for hope to be translated into peace
In a Message for the VI International Conference “For World Balance,” Pope Francis invites participants to “work with courage so that hope may be translated into peace for the world.”
Thousands of children join to pray the World Mission Rosary
As Catholic Schools Week is commemorated across the United States, thousands of children join the Pontifical Mission Societies of the United States to pray the World Mission Rosary.
Pope prays for peace in DR Congo as rebels overrun Goma
Pope Francis appeals for prayers for civilians in Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as rebels overrun the eastern city which borders Rwanda.
Pope at Audience: Let's imitate St. Joseph's holy example and faith
During his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis reflects on the holy example of St. Joseph and invites the faithful to look to the powerful saint as a model of trust, openness, and love.
US social ministry leaders explore prophetic vocation, community organizing
Keynote speakers at the Catholic Social Ministry gathering in Washington, D.C., stressed that Catholic social ministry is different from the politics of the world, emphasizing the need for unity to become “missionaries of hope and advocates of justice”—the theme for this year’s event.
Pope to Indian Bishops: ‘Be beacons of hope for the poor’
Pope Francis addresses a message to the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI) meeting for its Plenary Assembly calling on the bishops to prioritize the poor and vulnerable and implement the fruits of the synodal path.
World Meeting on Children’s Rights: Bring a smile to children suffering
On February 3, the Vatican will host the meeting with panelists advocating for children’s rights, including the Queen of Jordan and former U.S. Vice President Al Gore.
Escalation of fighting in DRC forcing thousands to flee
International and Church organizations warn that the recent escalation of the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is further compounding the humanitarian crisis in the region.
Archbishop Gallagher: ‘Diplomacy of hope is an essential tool for peace’
Meeting with priests, religious men and women, and pastoral leaders in the Principality of Monaco, the Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations warns that wars and conflicts, with their toll of death and destruction, must not sink into oblivion and that the Mediterranean is turning into a refugee graveyard
Cardinal Gugerotti: ‘Christians must take a leading role in Syria’
Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches, visits Aleppo and encourages local Christians to help rebuild Syria and to keep the Christian presence alive in the Middle East.
Catholic Bishops in northern Uganda identify alcohol and drug abuse as factors contributing to insecurity
Catholic Bishops in Northern Uganda have decried the high level of alcohol and drug abuse among the young population in the area. They say it is one of the major causes of insecurity in the area.
Fr. Rifat Badar: Hope in the Holy Land can be found in Jordan
Ahead of the 'Jordan: Dawn of Christianity' exhibition in the Vatican, Father Rifat Badar, a Jordanian priest with the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, describes how the nation offers hope to refugees, and invites pilgrims to rediscover the roots of Christianity in Jordan, especially ahead of the nation's 2030 Jubilee.
Pope to US social ministry leaders: Be protagonists of the future
In a message to the Catholic Social Ministry Gathering organized by the USCCB’s Secretariat of Justice and Peace, Pope Francis encourages social ministry leaders to “build bridges of reconciliation, inclusion, and fraternity,” and to not be afraid to be “protagonists of history.”
Pope: ‘We cannot imagine Iraq without Christians’
Pope Francis pens the preface to the book "The Christian Heritage in Iraq" by German journalist and theologian Matthias Kopp, spokesperson for the German Bishops' Conference (DBK) and consultor for the Dicastery for Communication. The book, published by Herder and currently available in German, traces the history of Christianity in Iraq, with a focus on Pope Francis' journey to the country in 2021 and the Holy See's diplomacy in the region.
Thailand’s first Catholic nursing college celebrates four decades of service
St. Louis College, Thailand’s first Catholic nursing institution, has marked its 40th anniversary with a renewed commitment to produce graduates with core values of service, compassion, and professional excellence.
New Vatican document examines potential and risks of AI
In a Note on the relationship between artificial intelligence and human intelligence, the Dicasteries for the Doctrine of the Faith and for Culture and Education highlight the potential and the challenges of artificial intelligence in the areas of education, the economy, labour, health, human and international relations, and war.
Bishop Tighe: ‘Antiqua et Nova’ offers guidance on ethical development of AI
As the Holy See releases a document on artificial intelligence, the Secretary of the Dicastery for Culture and Education tells Vatican News about AI’s extraordinary potential and the need for humanity to guide its development with collective responsibility, so that it may be a blessing for all people.
AI: A tool that cannot replace the richness of humanity
Our Editorial Director explores highlights of the new document on artificial intelligence from the Dicasteries for the Doctrine of the Faith and for Culture and Education.
Islamic Arts Biennale: ‘The search for beauty is universal’
Vatican News visits the second Islamic Arts Biennale in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. ‘The search for truth, knowledge, and beauty’, says Abdul Rahman Azzam, ‘is not owned by any one religion, any one culture, any one civilisation’.