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Holy See: The use of AI in agrifood systems needs to place humans at the center
Archbishop Ettore Balestrero, the Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations in Geneva, insists on the importance of human dignity and development when using artificial intelligence in agrifood systems, at an event jointly organized by the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization and the Permanent Mission.
Catholic institutions join global gathering on Church’s mental health ministry
Catholic institutions and leaders gather in Rome under the patronage of the Pontifical Academy for Life to strengthen the Church’s ministry to people experiencing mental health difficulties and address stigma and discrimination.
World Food Programme convoy attacked in Sudan
An airstrike hit two trucks, causing further deaths and injuries among civilians in South Kordofan. However, there are signs of movement on the diplomatic front with the US envoy’s mission in Egypt.
UNICEF: El Niño threatens 347 million children worldwide
The United Nations agency for children, UNICEF, warns that one of the strongest El Niño events on record could bring floods, drought, displacement and disruption to education, urging governments to act before the crisis worsens.
Pope Leo XIV: Marital love is tireless and faithful ‘Yes’ for a lifetime
Pope Leo XIV pens the foreword for a new edition of “YOUCAT: Love Forever,” a book to accompany young people in reflecting on love, relationships, and marriage in the light of the Catholic faith.
Subukia Shrine: National Prayer Day calls Kenyans to peace and reconciliation
Over the weekend, thousands of Catholic faithful from across Kenya gathered at the Subukia National Marian Shrine in the Diocese of Nakuru for the 2026 National Prayer Day, placing the country, its families, Church and leaders before God in prayer as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election.
Kenya: The beautiful faces of Kibera and room to dream
Walking through the Kibera neighborhood of Nairobi, the largest slum in Africa, not everything is as it seems: amidst the overcrowding, health issues, and crime, residents welcomed us with smiles, displaying their pride and identity and sharing their stories of hope.
Kenyan Bishop: Church must get hands dirty to address people's problems
In a conversation with our correspondent Guglielmo Gallone, the Bishop of Ngong, a Kenyan Diocese spanning 39,000 square kilometers, says, "We must get our hands dirty for the good of our brothers and sisters, for the love of God, and in the face of people's real-life struggles."
Residents of West Bank’s last Christian village ‘living in fear’
As olive harvest season begins, Palestinian Christian activist Ihab Hassan speaks to Vatican News about the situation in the village of Taybeh, which has been declared a ‘closed military zone’ by the Israeli army.
Protection of Minors Commission sets priorities for next phase of work
The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors concludes its October Plenary Assembly, focusing on survivor participation, safeguarding in consecrated life, and protecting children online.
Pope Leo prays for Gaza victims: ‘How long, O Lord?’
Pope Leo XIV sends a message of condolence to the parish priest of Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza City after an Israeli strike kills five people, including two Christian women.
Vatican Publishing House to release “The Private Diary of Pope Francis”, a book by Cardinal Fernández
The Vatican Publishing House will release The Private Diary of Pope Francis, a book by Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, on 24 November in five languages across 94 countries. It will offer insight into the late Pope’s inner life through notes he kept between 1992 and 2024.
Pope: Women’s contributions to Vatican must be increasingly valued
Pope Leo XIV emphasises the importance of dialogue in resolving issues that arise in the workplace and highlights the need to recognize and appreciate the presence of women in the Vatican.
Pope urges Korean priests and religious to ‘bear witness to reconciliation'
In a meeting with Korean priests and religious, Pope Leo expresses his hope that those attending the 2027 Seoul World Youth Day will receive the faith of the Korean martyrs and “carry it out onto the roads of the world”.
Spain, Faith in Malaga and the Peripheries
The Gospel is not proclaimed only from pulpits. It is lived on school playgrounds, in conversations after class, and in the quiet accompaniment of young people searching for their worth. Rather than relying on grand words, Sr. Lucía López Álvarez-Ossorio, a Daughter of Charity, has chosen closeness, presence, and the courage to remain beside people, especially when life is difficult..
The Borromean Sisters in Jerusalem sow the seeds of peace
Since 1989, the Sisters of Mercy of St. Charles Borromeo in Jerusalem have been running a kindergarten where children from Muslim and Christian families learn and play together. Their example is a testament to the fact that it is possible to be "artisans of peace" at the very epicenter of conflict.
Cardinal Parolin: Ending wars requires moving beyond domination and tackling inequality
The Holy See's Secretary of State says “People are suffering in Gaza, Ukraine and Iran. Kyiv has the right to defend itself. Peace requires a return to fundamental human values.”
Cardinal Zuppi in Assisi: Saint Francis reminds us that war is not our destiny
At Mass on the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, marking the eighth centenary of his death, Cardindal Matteo Zuppi says that, at a time when “we are tempted and seduced by a vulgar, overbearing and deceptive culture of power”, fuelled also by “enormous economic interests” and “nationalisms”, peace “begins with us and is the only possible future”. The way forward is to disarm “our hands and our hearts”
Pope: May we pray for the intercession of the Virgin Mary for world peace
After the Angelus catechesis, Pope Leo once again invited the faithful to pray the Rosary, joining the initiative of Aid to the Church in Need: “In particular, let us pray for the Holy Land and for the innocent victims of violence.” He expressed his joy at the many initiatives dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi and announced a period of synodal discernment on the family that will take place at the Vatican, ten years after Amoris Laetitia
Pope at Angelus: Saint Francis shows us how to build peace through fraternal love
During his Sunday Angelus, Pope Leo reflects on God’s mercy and recalls Saint Francis of Assisi on the eighth centenary of his death, inviting the faithful to pray for peace and build harmony among peoples.