Catholic News
Cardinal Parolin: Stop escalation in Ukraine war before the irreparable takes place
On the sidelines of a book presentation at a Rome University, Cardinal Pietro Parolin addressed pressing international concerns, calling for immediate action to prevent further escalation of war in Ukraine and emphasizing the urgency of ending the conflict.
Pilgrims flock to Goa for 18th exposition of St. Francis Xavier's relics
The decennial exposition of the holy relics of St. Francis Xavier begins at the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa, drawing pilgrims from across India and beyond.
Discussing the future of journalism: From conflict to AI
Vatican Radio takes part in a journalism summit organised by the European Broadcasting Union.
War crimes: Hague court seeks arrest Netanyahu and Hamas leaders
The International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over the war in Gaza. Also wanted are several Hamas officials, including leader Al-Masri. Meanwhile, casualties in the Gaza Strip have risen to more than 44,000.
Syro-Malabar Archbishop visits Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain
The head of India’s Syro-Malabar Catholic Church completes a pastoral visit to Northern Arabia, and tells the local faithful to maintain “strong connections” with their faith and heritage, while also “contributing positively” to their new environment.
Rescue Sudan from disintegration, Bishops of Sudan and South Sudan make heartfelt appeal
With the situation in Sudan already being described internationally as one of the “the world’s worst humanitarian crisis,” the Catholic Bishops of Sudan and South Sudan have earnestly appealed to the global community to do all possible to prevent the country from disintegrating.
Christians stand strong amid persecution in Pakistan
Although persecution has strengthened the Christian faith in Pakistan, Bishop Samson Shukardin strongly condemns the enactment of laws that claim the lives of the innocent.
Indigenous leadership to strengthen Church’s mission in Ethiopia
Over the past month, Pope Francis has taken a significant step for the Catholic Church in Ethiopia by appointing five new Ethiopian-born bishops.
Pope: Missionaries speak with the Church’s language of love
In a message to a conference for missionaries across the Americas, Pope Francis invites the Church’s missionaries to speak to people in the language of love, which all humanity can comprehend.
Pope appoints Cardinal Farrell to address Vatican Pension Fund challenges
Pope Francis announces the appointment of Cardinal Kevin Farrell as the Sole Administrator of the Vatican’s Pension Fund. In a letter addressed to the College of Cardinals and released by the Holy See Press Office on Friday, he calls for urgent structural measures to achieve the Fund's sustainability.
The Church studies her history to better live the faith today
Our Editorial Director reflects on Pope Francis’ letter, released on Thursday, which invites theologians to study Church history in depth, so that the Holy Spirit’s actions may be revealed in full.
Pope: 'Key to education is good school-family collaboration'
Addressing Italy’s leading Catholic publishing group in the education sector, Pope Francis reiterates the need for an “educational pact" capable of uniting families, schools, and society to address the new challenges of our time.
Pope: Church history cannot be reduced to mere chronological facts
Pope Francis calls for a renewed study of Church history, and emphasizes collective memory, reconciliation, and a deeper engagement with primary sources to navigate the present with wisdom and faith.
Cardinal-elect Kikuchi: Migrants and dialogue are Japan’s path to stability
Cardinal-elect Tarcisius Isao Kikuchi, Archbishop of Tokyo, has emphasized the importance of dialogue for global and local stability.
Pope: Failure of education is cultural genocide that robs children of their future
Meeting for their first Plenary Assembly, Pope Francis tells the Dicastery for Culture and Education that they “are morally obliged” to help the 250 million children who do not attend school.
Catholic Bishop hopeful for transfer of Mary Jane Veloso to Philippine custody
Filipino Bishop Ruperto Santos of Antipolo has expressed hope that the much-discussed transfer of Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino on death row in Indonesia, will soon be realized.
Ukraine‘s First Lady meets Pope and visits patients at Vatican Children's Hospital
The wife of the Ukrainian President is in Rome, meeting Italian authorities and government officials as her country marks 1,000 tragic days of war. On Wednesday she was received by Pope Francis, she attended the General Audience and visited young patients at the Bambino Gesù Hospital.
World Children’s Day celebrates ‘every child with every right’
On the occasion of World Children’s Day, the UN invites people from every walk of life to listen to children and create a better world for them.
Vatican publishes new edition of funeral rites for Roman Pontiff
Pope Francis has approved the updated edition of the liturgical book for papal funeral rites in April, which was written by the Office for the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff.
Southern African Catholic Bishops’ solidarity visit emphasised Church’s call for dialogue in Mozambique
The president of the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC) says the recently concluded solidarity visit to Mozambique emphasised the church’s call for dialogue in the Southern African nation
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