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West Bank: Jewish settlers attack Taibeh residents
The three parish priests of the Latin, Greek Orthodox, and Melkite churches denounce repeated violence against Christian residents and their property in the West Bank. The priests call on the international and ecclesial community to send field missions to document the damage and the worsening situation.
Pope encourages catechists to renew their desire to evangelise
Pope Leo offers encouragement to Latin American catechists gathering in Asuncion, Paraguay, for study days focused on the synodal path.
Pope meets with Ukrainian President
Pope Leo XIV and President Volodymyr Zelensky discuss the war in Ukraine, the return of forcibly deported Ukrainian children, and the Holy See’s continued support for dialogue and peace.
Pope at Mass for Care of Creation: Ecological crisis requires contemplative gaze
Pope Leo XIV celebrates the first Mass for the Care of Creation at the Laudato Si’ Village in Castel Gandolfo, and urges Christians to embrace our mission to bring peace and reconciliation to our world and all creation.
Vatican grants ‘Nihil obstat’ for Marian devotion on Mount Zvir in Slovakia
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has sent a letter to the Archbishop of Prešov for Byzantine Rite Catholics, confirming the many spiritual fruits connected to Mount Zvir, in Slovakia, where apparitions of Mary allegedly occurred between 1990 and 1995 near the small village of Litmanová.
Korean Church celebrates 100th anniversary of martyrs’ beatification
The Archdiocese of Seoul celebrates the centenary of the beatification of the 79 Korean martyrs of the Gihae and Byeong-o persecutions in the 1800s with a Mass, the release of a new report and a history exhibition.
United Nations warns of dire humanitarian situation in Sudan
The United Nations renews its warnings of a dire situation in Sudan’s North Darfur province, where conflict is causing extreme shortages in food and clean water.
Pope Leo XIV and a world in the measure of children
Two months after the election of Pope Leo XIV, several symbolic images from his papacy have begun to circulate, among them an image of the Pope posing for a photo with a young girl offering him a handmade drawing.
Six million visitors to Notre Dame Cathedral in six months
After a five-year renovation following a fire, the Cathedral in Paris is projected to welcome 12 million visitors by the end of 2025.
How to spend your holidays according to the popes
As Pope Leo XIV’s takes some time off at the Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo from July 6 to 20, Vatican News looks at what past popes have said about holidays.
Côte d’Ivoire: Sisters of Our Lady of Peace celebrate Diamond Jubilee
The Congregation of religious sisters of Our Lady of Peace in Ivory Coast this week concluded celebrations marking its 60 years of foundation with Holy Mass presided over by Cardinal Ignace Bessi Dogbo, Archbishop of Abidjan.
Becquart: New document promotes implementation of Synod, exchange of gifts among local churches
In an interview with Vatican News, Sister Nathalie Becquart, Undersecretary of the General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops, discusses the new document ‘Pathways for the Implementation Phase of the Synod’, highlighting the realization of synodality within the local churches, as well as the exchange of gifts among them.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks continue for a second day in Qatar
As the peace talks continue in Qatar, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu travels to Washington D.C. to meet with US President Trump to further discussions.
History and art of Pope’s summer residence in Castel Gandolfo
As Pope Leo XIV becomes the 16th Successor of Peter to take his summer holidays in Castel Gandolfo, we explore the town near Rome that has hosted the papal summer residence since the mid-1600s.
Cardinal Tolentino appointed to Zayed Award judging committee
The Prefect of the Dicastery for Culture and Education will be among the judges of the 2026 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity. "I look forward to reviewing nominations," he says, "and to becoming familiar with so many people who are making a difference around the world.”
Vatican offers new guidance for Synod’s implementation phase
The General Secretariat of the Synod releases “Pathways for the Implementation of the Synod”, which provides “an interpretive key for understanding the implementation phase of the Synod on Synodality.”
San Antonio Archbishop prays for families of flood victims as death toll rises
As the death toll from floods in central Texas rises to 82, Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller of San Antonio visits a Catholic church offering care and assistance to those affected.
‘Welcome!’ Pope Leo arrives in Castel Gandolfo
Pope Francis arrives at Castel Gandolfo, where he will spend a period of rest, at around 5 p.m. A large group of faithful, including a group of nuns, waited hours for his arrival.
Israel to send delegation to Qatar for Gaza ceasefire talks
Israel will send a delegation to Qatar for proximity talks with Hamas on the latest proposal for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal.
Concerns mount over the use of chemical weapons in Ukraine
Western intelligence raises grave concerns over Moscow's military conduct, calling for restraint and investigation.