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Vatican opens Lenten Sermons to all the faithful
This year, all the faithful are invited to attend the Vatican's Lenten Sermons on the four Fridays leading up to Easter, which will be on the theme "Anchored in Christ. Rooted and founded in the hope of new Life."
Good Friday collection creates ‘living contact’ with Holy Land
Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches, invites Catholics to contribute to the annual Good Friday Collection, saying the appeal provides essential resources and connects us directly with the land trod by Jesus.
Ghana: Sisters bring relief to sick and pregnant women in rural Amankwakrom
In Amankwakrom, Ghana, many women still give birth at home due to fear of high medical costs. Responding to the needs of the poor, the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary (MSHR) are providing care and support to the sick and pregnant women in the community.
Myanmar's suffering worsens amid impending global aid cuts
As the suffering continues in Myanmar due to the military junta-induced humanitarian crisis displacing hundreds of thousands, impending food aid cuts threaten to further affect the most vulnerable.
Pope Francis concelebrates Mass in the private chapel of Gemelli Hospital
The Holy See Press Office releases a photo of Pope Francis in prayer after having concelebrated the Eucharist on Sunday morning. This is the first photo since his hospitalization on 14 February. Pope Francis' medical condition remains stable and his respiratory therapy and physiotherapy continue.
Haiti holds out hope for presidential election
Haiti is planning, hoping and praying that it will be possible to finally hold a presidential election, but it all depends on whether law and order can be restored and if the notorious street gangs can be defeated.
US launches wave of airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen
The United States launched attacks on targets in the Yemen, striking at Houthi rebels and leaving dozens of people killed and scores more injured.
Pope Francis offers condolences for victims of nightclub fire in North Macedonia
In a telegram signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, Pope Francis expresses his closeness to the families who lost their loved ones, mostly young people, in a fire that broke out in the city of Kocani, North Macedonia.
Pope from Gemelli: Praise God, Who never abandons us
In his Angelus reflection, Pope Francis contemplates the period of trial he is experiencing, and highlights the “shining signs of hope” that illuminate hospitals and places of care.
Pope remains in stable condition, shows gradual improvements from therapies
Pope Francis continues high-flow oxygen therapy, progressively reducing the need for non-invasive mechanical ventilation during the night. The Pope still requires hospital medical care, as well as physiotherapy and respiratory physiotherapy.
'Multimedia pilgrimage' - Special Initiatives for the Feast of the Shroud of Turin
Initiatives associated with the liturgical feast of the Shroud of Turin during the Jubilee year were presented during a press conference on Saturday at the Theological University of Northern Italy's Turin Campus, and in live connection with the Holy See Press Office.
Churches in Canada concerned by proposed changes to their tax status
Churches in Canada express concern over two recommendations from the Standing Committee on Finance proposing the revocation of tax exemption status of prolife and faith based charities which would have a significant impact on Canadian society.
Rearmament and the 'nuclear umbrella' - the words of Pope Francis
'How can we propose peace if we constantly invoke the threat of nuclear war as a legitimate recourse for the resolution of conflicts?'
Lord’s Day Reflection: ‘A call to seek and listen'
As the Church marks the Second Sunday in Lent, Abbot Marion Nguyen offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings, reflecting on the theme: "A call to seek and listen."
Call between Zelensky and Cardinal Parolin: Prayers for Pope and appeal for peace
In a post on X, the Ukrainian president announces a telephone conversation with the Vatican Secretary of State.
Pope Francis’ condition remains stable as recovery progresses
Given the Holy Father's stable condition, doctors have not issued a medical bulletin on Friday evening. Noting that this is a "a positive sign" the Holy See Press Office thus informs that medical updates will be less frequent.
News from the Orient - March 14, 2025
In this week's News from the Orient, produced in collaboration with L'Ouevre d'Orient: Churches call for calm in Syria, the first Saturday of Lent is celebrated in Jerusalem, and Father Jean Ducruet is remembered in Beirut.
Cardinal Grech: A new path to help the Church walk in a synodal style
The Secretary General of the Synod explains to Vatican Media that the 2028 Ecclesial Assembly will offer an opportunity to gather the fruits that have matured during the Synod on Synodality.
Mediators seek to break Gaza ceasefire deadlock
Hamas says it will release an American-Israeli dual national, believed to be the last living American hostage held in Gaza, after receiving a proposal from mediators to resume negotiations on the second phase of a ceasefire deal.
Pope approves convocation of post-synodal Ecclesial Assembly in 2028
Pope Francis officially initiates a new phase in the Church’s synodal journey by approving an accompaniment process that will culminate in an Ecclesial Assembly in 2028.