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Pope creates new Pontifical Committee for World Day of Children
Pope Francis establishes the Pontifical Committee for the World Day of Children, which will seek to organize the World Day and the Church’s mission of advocating respect for the rights and dignity of children.
Pope asks all believers to work for peace in a world threatened by nuclear war
Pope Francis addresses participants in a Joint Colloquium between the Dicastery for Interreligious dialogue and the Iranian “Centre for Interreligious & Intercultural Dialogue”.
'Remember our love': Pope reads aloud letter from Ukrainian student
Pope Francis reads aloud a letter sent to him by a Ukrainian student to mark the 1,000th day of the war in the country. “When you speak of our thousand days of suffering," the student urges, "speak of our thousand days of love, too."
Pope announces Vatican summit in 2025 for rights of children
Pope Francis announces that the Vatican will host a World Meeting on Children's Rights on February 3, 2025, with the theme, "Love Them and Protect Them."
Pope at Audience: Charisms are gifts of the Spirit for unity and service
Pope Francis continues his cycle of catechesis and highlights the Holy Spirit's diverse gifts, or charisms, as vital tools for unity and service in the Church, emphasising their purpose for the common good and their rootedness in love.
World Toilet Day: Over 3 billion people lack safe sanitation
Every day, one thousand children under 5 die from unsafe water. On November 19, the United Nations shines a light on the challenges billions around the world face each day.
Bishops of Ghana urge renewal of faith, environmental action in end-of-plenary message
The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has issued a call for unity, hope, and action as they concluded their Annual Plenary Assembly in Obuasi Diocese. The Assembly, held recently, focused on pressing national issues, the Church's mission, and the need for a renewed commitment to the environment and social justice
Archbishop Shevchuk: ‘Despite the ocean of pain hope is still alive in Ukraine'
The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church speaks to Vatican Media about the 1000 days of full-scale war in the country and asks not to leave Ukraine alone, saying that in Ukrainians’ resilience lies the solution to many of today’s injustices in the world.
Romea Strata: A new tradition of spiritual hospitality to pilgrims of hope
In preparation for the 2025 Jubilee Year, the Fabric of Saint Peter is set to launch the 'Romea Strata' guide and the Testimonium certificate, offering pilgrims a deep spiritual experience along their journey to Rome.
Pope sends letter of closeness to Ukraine, marking 1,000 days of war
One thousand days from the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Pope Francis sends a letter to express solidarity with all Ukrainians, along with his hopes and prayers for peace.
Archbishop Gallagher: Agreements between Africa and Holy See a "Service to Humanity"
The Vatican Secretary for Relations with States receives an honorary doctorate from the Catholic University of Central Africa in Yaoundé, Cameroon, and praises agreements between the Holy See and African countries as promoting "ecclesiastical freedoms" and the "common good."
Bishop Dumas urges Haitians to be protagonists of their country's future
As Haiti continues to face instability and violence in the face of vicious gangs, Bishop Pierre André Dumas invites Haitians to seek solutions to their country’s problems.
Cardinal Parolin at G20: Reforms must ensure human rights
At the G20 Summit in Brazil, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin challenges wealthier countries to forgive the debts of developing countries and take responsibility for their past decisions.
Red Wednesday turns monuments red to honor persecuted Christians
Prominent buildings in several cities across the world will turn red on 20 November to mark Red Wednesday, Aid to the Church in Need’s annual campaign for persecuted Christians.
Cardinal-elect Kikuchi: Church must walk together in hope and solidarity
The Catholic Church in Tokyo commemorated its annual “Myanmar Day” at St. Mary’s Cathedral, underscoring decades of solidarity with the Church in Myanmar.
Pope to G20: Immediate and decisive action needed to eradicate world hunger
In a message addressed to the President of Brazil hosting the G20 Summit for international economic cooperation, Pope Francis calls for immediate and united efforts to eradicate world hunger and poverty.
Thai Catholics urged to pray for road traffic victims
As the Catholic Church dedicates November to honoring the deceased through remembrance and prayer, the Don’t Drive Drunk Foundation has called on Churches across Thailand to include prayers for victims of road traffic accidents.
No let up in Gaza carnage, 76 killed over the weekend
Health officials in Gaza say Israeli attacks have killed 76 Palestinians and wounded 158 over the last 24 hours.
Ukraine: The necessity of dialogue
As we mark 1,000 days since the outbreak of war in Ukraine, Vatican News speaks to the Italian historian Andrea Riccardi, founder of the Community of Sant'Egidio, about the importance of keeping open paths of dialogue.
Seeking viable paths to achieve peace in Ukraine
Our Editorial Director, Andrea Tornielli, reflects on the 1,000th day of Russia's war in Ukraine and the need for diplomatic efforts to achieve peace.
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