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Jubilee: Tangible signs of hope along way to Jubilee of Prisoners
Catholic Mobilizing Network, the leading Catholic anti-death penalty advocacy organization in the United States, takes us behind the music of “Redemption Way,” a unique hymn written by a prisoner following his visit to death row.
Chinese Catholics raise over €60,000 to aid Tibet earthquake victims
Catholic communities from all around China are coming together to collect donations to help the 50,000 people displaced from their homes in Tibet following a deadly earthquake on Tuesday.
Bishop Nongo-Aziagbia on synodality and the Church in Africa
Bishop Nestor-Désiré Nongo-Aziagbia, the Bishop of Bossangoa, Central African Republic, invites Catholics in Africa to embrace the Church’s call to synodality.
Gaza death toll tops 46,000
Palestinian officials say that 70 people have been killed over the last 24 hours, and the death toll has passed 46,000.
Pizzaballa: Consecration of church of Jesus' baptism a 'sign of hope'
On the eve of the dedication ceremony of the church of the baptism of Jesus, set to take place tomorrow, the Latin Patriarch of the Holy Land expresses his hopes for the event. He describes the consecration as a “sign of continuity, life, and growth for the Church throughout the Middle East,” particularly in this Jubilee Year and amidst such challenging times.
'The art of cheesemaking' - In Jordan, Church project provides dignified work
Vatican News pays a visit sites in Jordan where Iraqi refugees and local housewives are being granted the opportunity to work in dignity, producing cheese for a famous Church-run Jordanian restaurant.
Zambia and synodality: Listening and allowing everyone to participate in the Church
Zambia’s missionary of synodality, Fr. Cletus Mwiila, has said he is generally pleased with the reception of the message of Synodality in Zambia, and urges the Christian faithful to strive for authentic community engagement.
Pray for the release of two Sisters kidnapped in Nigeria on Tuesday
Gunmen in Nigeria have abducted two religious women in the Orumba North Local Government area.
Pope proposes ‘diplomacy of hope’ to members of Diplomatic Corps
Pope Francis delivers his ‘State of the World’ address at the annual Audience for Members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See, and calls for a diplomacy of hope based on truth, forgiveness, freedom, and justice.
Archbishop of Seoul urges Catholic MPs to focus on common good amidst crisis
In a Mass held at the chapel of South Korea's National Assembly, Archbishop Peter Chung Soon-taick calls on Catholic parliamentarians to transcend party interests to address the current political and economic crisis in the country.
Cardinal Bo: 'May 2025 be the year when peace blossoms in Myanmar'
In his Message for the New Year, Cardinal the President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Myanmar urges all parties to immediately end violence and work for peace in the country ravaged by nearly four years of civil war.
Ukrainian priest wounded in Russian missile attack
Fr. Ihor Makar, a Ukrainian Greek Catholic priest, was on his way to celebrate the liturgy for the feast of Theophany when a drone targeted the car he was travelling in. "Living here is really dangerous," he says, "but people continue to live here, and my vocation as a priest is to be with them."
Pope to celebrate Jubilees for Communications, security forces
In addition to liturgies on major feasts of the liturgical year, Pope Francis will celebrate Mass for the Jubilee of the World of Communications, and that of the Armed Forces, Police, and Security Personnel.
Gaza: 17-day-old child among 50 killed in the last 24 hours
In just 24 hours, Israeli aistrikes in Gaza have killed over 50 people, including in areas deemed "humanitarian safe zones" by the Israeli military.
Apostolic Nuncio to Jordan: 'Middle East Christians are not alone'
In an interview with Vatican News in Amman, Archbishop Giovanni Pietro Dal Toso, Apostolic Nuncio to Jordan, reflects on the rich history of Jordanian Christians, which continues to enrich the community of Christians in the Middle East.
Zambia: Young people and the Synod – A Church for all
Fr. Christopher Kunda, National Youth Coordinator for the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops, invites young people to take up their responsibility as full members of the Church and her evangelizing mission, in the footsteps of the Synod on Synodality.
Pontifical Mission marks 75 years of caring for those in need in Middle East
The Little Sisters of Nazareth have ministered in Lebanon’s Dbayeh camp for Palestinian refugees since 1987. Sister Magdalena Smet shares the difficulties of their mission to listen and provide what humanitarian aid they can.
'Jordan: Dawn of Christianity' - Special event in Amman reveals rare look
In special Middle East coverage, Vatican News travels to Amman for a special look at 'Jordan: Dawn of Christianity,' an exhibit which will arrive in the Vatican in late January showcasing the nation's role within the roots of Christianity.
Dr. Felix Wilfred remembered for contributions to theology and dialogue
Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, President of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC), has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Fr. Dr. Felix Wilfred, a distinguished theologian, priest, and academic.
Pope dedicates catechesis to 'scourge' of child labour
Pope Francis dedicates his General Audience reflection to the “scourge” of child labour, saying Christians "cannot remain indifferent," when children, "instead of being loved and protected, are robbed of their childhood, of their dreams, [and made] victims of exploitation and marginalization.”