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Cuba completes release of prisoners following Vatican-mediated deal
Cuba grants early release to 553 prisoners following a deal mediated by the Holy See and completing an agreement struck in the final days of former U.S. President Joe Biden’s days in office.
Greenland holds critical parliamentary elections
Greenland heads to the polls on Tuesday, against an unprecedented backdrop of international attention, largely due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s reiterated idea to acquire the Danish autonomous territory, whose rich mineral resources and strategic location make it an area of increasing global interest.
Ukraine: A volunteer and her therapy dogs help children heal
The Caritas office in Odesa launches a programme offering psychosocial and physical rehabilitation sessions for children affected by war. These sessions are led by Olena Velychenco and specially trained therapy dogs.
Lenten Message: Bishops in Ghana assure Catholics that Hope is rooted in Christ’s victory
The Catholic Bishops in Ghana have reassured Christians during this Lenten season that hope does not disappoint. They emphasize that true hope is firmly rooted in Christ’s victory over sin and death and urged the faithful to embrace prayer, sacrifice, and love, trusting in God’s ever-present mercy.
Spiritual Exercises of the Curia: The second death
The Preacher of the Papal Household, Fr. Roberto Pasolini, OFM Cap, delivers the fourth in his series of reflections for the 2025 Spiritual Exercises of the Roman Curia. You can read a summary of the reflection, entitled 'The second death', below.
Apostolic Vicar of Aleppo: We need a reunited Syria
In an interview with Vatican Media, the Apostolic Vicar of Aleppo, Bishop Hanna Jallouf, O.F.M, discusses the recent explosion of mass violence against remnants of the former Assad regime in the embattled nation, which led to the killing of more than 1,300 people, including women and children, and mass forced displacement of Alawite civilians.
Pope Francis has restful night amid ongoing improvement
Pope Francis had a restful night and woke up about 8 a.m. this morning, the Holy See Press Office said on Tuesday, the morning after the Pope's doctors said his prognosis was no longer guarded even if he requires more time in the hospital.
Pope: May God comfort those suffering catastrophic Argentinian floods
From Rome's Gemelli Hospital where the Holy Father is recovering, Pope Francis expresses his closeness to all those suffering from the devastating floods which claimed lives and caused massive damage to the Argentinian port city of Bahía Blanca, and prays the Lord offers comfort to all those suffering.
Pope’s condition continues to improve
The Holy See Press Office says that recent improvements in the Pope’s health situation “have been further consolidated”, but notes that he will need to remain in hospital for several more days. The Pope participates via video-link in both the morning and the afternoon sessions of the Curia’s spiritual exercises.
Ukraine to propose partial ceasefire in upcoming Saudi talks
Ukraine says it plans to use upcoming talks with the US in Saudi Arabia to propose a ceasefire in the air and at sea.
Spiritual Exercises of the Curia The first death
The Preacher of the Papal Household, Fr. Roberto Pasolini, OFM Cap, delivers the third reflection of the 2025 Spiritual Exercises of the Roman Curia, which is focused on the theme: “The first death.” Here is a summary:
Arms imports soaring in Europe, SIPRI think tank says
According to the latest data released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) imports of major arms by states in Europe have more than doubled in 2020-2024, while U.S. arms exports have further increased.
Jubilee: Catholic sisters oppose death penalty, welcome grace of forgiveness
Catholic Mobilizing Network, the leading Catholic anti-death penalty advocacy organization in the United States, shares the story of the Ursuline Sisters in Cleveland, Ohio, who have displayed an incredible witness to forgiveness, particularly in this Jubilee Year.
Spiritual Exercises of the Curia: The end of all judgment
The Preacher of the Papal Household, Fr. Roberto Pasolini, OFM Cap, delivers the second reflection of the 2025 Spiritual Exercises of the Roman Curia, which is focused on the theme: “The end of all judgment.” Here is a summary:
The ‘frontier charism’ of the Scalabrinian Sisters in Mexico
Sister Albertina Pauletti, director of the ‘Instituto Madre Asunta’ shelter, describes her work with migrant women and children in Tijuana, Mexico, on the US border. “How long will we keep building walls?”
Pope had quiet night, continues to rest at Gemelli hospital
Pope Francis had a quiet night and is resting, as he recovers from bilateral pneumonia at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, according to the Holy See Press Office on Monday morning.
Pope's health remains stable amid slight improvements
Pope Francis continues to gradually improve as he recovers from bilateral pneumonia at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, according to the Holy See Press Office on Sunday evening.
Spiritual Exercises of the Curia: The end will be the beginning
The Preacher of the Papal Household, Fr. Roberto Pasolini, OFM Cap, delivers the first reflection of the 2025 Spiritual Exercises of the Roman Curia, which is focused on the theme: “The End will be the beginning.” Here is a summary:
Fr. Pasolini: Pope Francis accompanies us even during his absence
Fr. Roberto Pasolini, Preacher of the Papal Household, explains the theme of the Lenten Spiritual Exercises, saying the witness of Pope Francis' recovery in hospital accompanies those who "live the mystery of suffering."
Nightly Rosary for Pope's health to move inside Paul VI Hall
As of Monday, March 10, the evening Rosary prayer for Pope Francis' health will be held earlier inside the Paul VI Hall to coincide with Spiritual Exercises of the Roman Curia.