Pope Leo XIV reflects on the mystery of the Transfiguration at the Angelus for the Second Sunday of Lent, noting that Christ the Redeemer transfigures the wounds of history and reveals God's gift of salvation.
Following explosions in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar amid escalating regional tensions, the Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Arabia suspends all Church activities and appeals to the faithful to remain calm, follow civil authorities’ instructions, and gather in prayer for peace.
Coping with the digital environment, a recent international webinar explored how social media can become an authentic space of witness, accompaniment, and community discernment.
The new Statutes of the Pontifical Academy for Life introduce a new category. The Academy was founded by John Paul II in 1994 to defend and promote the value of human life and the dignity of the person.
Israel and the United States launch joint attacks on Tehran and several other Iranian cities.
Pope Leo XIV invites men preparing for the priesthood to embrace their supernatural relationship with God so that their ministry may be fruitful, as he meets with seminarians from Spain.
Pope Leo XIV concludes his Lenten retreat in the Vatican with the Roman Curia and Cardinals in Rome inviting the faithful to conduct themselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel.
Bishop Erik Varden delivers his eleventh and last reflection at the Spiritual Exercises in the Vatican for Pope Leo XIV, Cardinals residing in Rome, and heads of Dicasteries, focusing on the theme "To Communicate Hope." The following is a summary of his reflection.
Catholics in Seoul have begun a series of public Masses opposing the extension and expansion of nuclear power plants, ahead of the 15th anniversary of the Fukushima disaster.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights sounds the alarm on a deteriorating situation in South Sudan and calls for an immediate halt to hostilities and a renewed commitment to the peace agreement.
Violence, poverty and lack of opportunities force thousands of Latin Americans to migrate to the United States, triggering a migration crisis that consecrated religious face with professionalism and mercy.
Fr. Ariel Suárez Jáuregui from Havana speaks to Vatican News about the current situation in the country, describing it as “frankly difficult”, but he points out that the Church in Cuba is a sign of hope and comfort.
Cardinal Jean-Paul Vesco, Archbishop of Algiers, speaks to Vatican News following the official announcement of Pope Leo XIV’s journey to Algeria in April.
As the Church observes the Second Sunday of Lent, Jenny Kraska offers this reflection on the theme, "Mountaintop Moments and Monastery Kitchens."
The Vicar General of the Catholic diocese of Moscow speaks to Vatican News about the ‘countless lives’ lost during the conflict in Ukraine, the importance of empathising with the ‘other’, and the situation of Russia’s tiny Catholic community.
Bishop Erik Varden delivers his tenth reflection at the Spiritual Exercises in the Vatican for Pope Leo XIV, Cardinals residing in Rome, and heads of Dicasteries, focusing on the theme of 'On Consideration'. The following is a summary of his reflection.
Bishop Erik Varden delivers his ninth reflection at the Spiritual Exercises in the Vatican for Pope Leo XIV, Cardinals residing in Rome, and heads of Dicasteries, focusing on the theme of 'Bernard the Realist'. The following is a summary of his reflection.
Archbishop Paul Gallagher calls for finding the right channels for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, in an address to the OCSE Permanent Council on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
The Archbishop of Bamenda in Cameroon has said he is filled with joy and great anticipation for the visit. The official announcement of Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming visit to Cameroon promises to be a beacon of hope amid ongoing challenges in the country.
In the US magazine Newsweek’s 2026 World’s Best Hospitals ranking, the Bambino Gesù Hospital classifies as first amongst those in Europe and 6th best in the world.