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Timor-Leste: Call for selfless service at early Chrism Mass
During the Chrism Mass in Timor-Leste's Dili Cathedral, Archbishop Virgílio do Carmo da Silva invites clergy and faithful to rediscover their vocation, unity, and mission rooted in Christ.
U.S. Sisters: Pope shares our concern for plight of immigrants
After meeting with Pope Leo XIV, the Presidency of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious speaks to Vatican News about the situation of immigrants in the United States, synodality, and the involvement of women in the Church.
Adjunct Secretary steps down at Pontifical Commission for Protection of Minors
Teresa Morris Kettelkamp steps down from her role as Adjunct Secretary for the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors due to family reasons, expressing her support for the Church's work to safeguard children.
30 years after their death, the memory of the Tibhirine monks lives on
On March 26, 1996, seven Trappist monks in Tibhirine were kidnapped and killed in the midst of Algeria’s “Black Decade.” Today, the Trappists have left the monastery—managed for the past ten years by the Chemin Neuf Community—but the monks’ spirit of prayer and fraternity remains very much alive there.
Nigeria: Sisters plant seeds of hope in IDP camps in Benue State
Following the displacement of families across Nigeria’s Middle Belt, the Missionary Sisters of the Holy Rosary are working to restore hope and dignity among internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Benue State. The empowerment of young people, especially women, through education, which lies at the heart of their charism, remains central as they minister to all.
Holy See calls for halt to escalating violence in the Middle East
Addressing the UN in Geneva, Archbishop Balestrero stresses the impact on civilians and refugees, urging an immediate halt to violence
Israel says it killed Iran’s navy chief overseeing Strait of Hormuz Blockade
Israel’s defense minister has claimed that the commander overseeing Tehran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has been killed.
Cardinal Parolin: Easter is the time to end the foolishness of war
On the sidelines of a study day at the Vatican Apostolic Library Cardinal Pietro Parolin responds to journalists' questions. He expresses his hope that in the Holy Land, Holy Week celebrations can at least be celebrated inside sacred sites.
Cameroon releases official Papal Visit anthem: Terre de l’Alliance
The countdown has begun: From 15 to 18 April 2026, Pope Leo XIV will set foot on Cameroonian soil. Catholics and all people of goodwill eagerly await the Holy Father. This week, Cameroon released a catchy official Papal Visit anthem, “Terre de l’Alliance (Land of the Covenant).”
Pope to transplant center: 'Keep the good of the patient as your guiding principle'
Pope Leo addresses Italy's National Center for Transplants and urges them to 'keep the good of the patient as your guiding principle.'
Pope praises 'profound witness' of late Cardinal Jean-Baptiste Pham Minh Mân
Pope Leo XIV remembers Cardinal Jean-Baptiste Pham Minh Mân, Archbishop emeritus of Thàn-Phô Hô Chí Minh, Viet Nam, who passed away at age 92 on Sunday, saying his ministry to the Church in Viet Nam was marked by a 'profound commitment to pastoral care and social responsibility, the steadfast promotion of dialogue and ecclesial unity, and the witness of a life lived in evangelical simplicity and humility.'
The story of Annella Zervas: Examples of holiness needed close to home
A 26-year-old woman from the state of Minnesota joins another 100 U.S. born men and women on the path to canonization as a century after her death, she continues to inspire “the faithful in every state of life to deepen their relationship with Jesus in the Church.”
Pope assures Archbishop of Canterbury of dialogue 'in truth and love‘
Pope Leo XIV sends a message to Archbishop Sarah Mullally on the occasion of her installation, recalling the progress and challenges in Catholic–Anglican relations. The Archbishop's installation ceremony in Canterbury Cathedral took place on 25 March.
Cardinal Văn Thuận: Hope that remains in all circumstances
Marking the 50th anniversary of the publication of the book "Road of Hope," a conference reflects on the life and legacy of Cardinal Francis Xavier Nguyễn Văn Thuận, who was imprisoned in Vietnam for 13 years.
Indonesian becomes 57th official language of Vatican News
The Dicastery for Communication and the Commission for Social Communications of the Bishops’ Conference of Indonesia sign a cooperation agreement to include Indonesian as an official language of Vatican News.
Tolkien's hymn to humility and mercy
The director of L’Osservatore Romano reflects on The Lord of the Rings, a precious source of inspiration for politics today.
Venerable Fulton Sheen to be beatified in St. Louis on 24 September
The late American Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen will be beatified at a Mass presided over by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle on September 24, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri, according to the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints.
New Nuncio to Syria hopes Christians can remain as a bridge for dialogue
The new Apostolic Nuncio to Syria, Archbishop Luigi Roberto Cona, talks to Vatican News about his hopes and expectations for his new mission and recalls his past experience in Jordan.
Australia's Bishop Anthony Randazzo named Prefect of Dicastery for Legislative Texts
Pope Leo XIV names Bishop Anthony Randazzo of Broken Bay, Australia, and President of the Federation of Catholic Bishops' Conferences of Oceania, as Prefect of Dicastery Legislative Texts, the post that was held by Archbishop Filippo Iannone, until the Italian prelate was named as Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops.
UK cuts Africa aid to provide more resources for rearmament and defense
Alex Vines, Director of the Africa Programme at the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), speaks to Vatican News about cuts to bilateral funding for African countries and the risk that this will negatively impact schools, hospitals, and healthcare. "Withdrawing that support," he says, "risks leaving vulnerable populations without basic provision."