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Pope Francis visits the children of the Vatican Summer Camp
Pope Francis, as he does every year, pays a special visit to the children, animators, and staff of the Vatican's Summer Camp for the children of Vatican employees.
Martinelli: Instrumentum Laboris provides clear direction for the Synodal Assembly
Interview with Bishop Paolo Martinelli, Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia, on 16 July 2024, on the "Instrumentum laboris" for the upcoming second session of the General Assembly of the Synod
Cardinal Pierre: Address to Eucharistic Congress - full text
Full text of the Address of His Eminence Christophe Cardinal Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States of America, to the United States National Eucharistic Congress, Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana - 17 July 2024
Cardinal Pierre calls for true revival at Eucharistic Congress
As the National Eucharistic Congress opens in Indianapolis, the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States invites the faithful to pray for greater unity in the Church “so that we may become more fruitful in our mission.”
Amnesty report condemns government inaction amid Manipur violence
A report published this week by rights group Amnesty International condemns the lack of action of regional and federal authorities in the Indian state of Manipur in the face of continuing deadly violence against the Kuki minority.
Bishop Cozzens: ‘We expect miracles’ at US Eucharistic Congress
Thousands of pilgrims from across the United States converge on the city of Indianapolis for the start of the 10th National Eucharistic Congress.
Pope marks 1500 years of veneration of ancient Marian image
Pope Francis sends a letter to Fr Antonio Piccolo, marking the 1500th anniversary of the veneration of Santa Maria in Portico and encouraging the Order of Clerics Regular of the Mother of God to continue with their mission of charity, peacebuilding, and evangelization.
Pope Francis: 'Let your youth be a gift for Jesus'
In a message to a gathering of youth ministers in Paraguay, Pope Francis calls on young faithful to let Christ transform them, and to live their youth 'as a gift for Jesus' and the world.
More Kenyan police officers arrive in Haiti
Two hundred Kenyan police officers have arrived in Haiti to double the presence of their colleagues, who are already on the ground. This second wave of law and order aims to bring stability to the troubled nation.
Thai youth bring synodality to life with 3-day social 'hackathon'
Students from across Thailand pose for a group photo during the Youth Social Hackathon at Mater Dei School in Bangkok from July 12-14, 2024. The event allowed students to brainstorm solutions to societal challenges through the principles of synodality.
UN seeks path to unity as Cyprus marks 50 years of division
This week marks the 50th anniversary since a coup aimed at uniting Cyprus with Greece triggered a Turkish invasion that divided the island.
UK: Archbishop Wilson’s heartwarming Pastoral Message to Catholics of Nigerian heritage
Following a recent visit to Nigeria, Archbishop John Wilson of the Archdiocese of Southwark has written to Catholics from Nigeria and those of Nigerian heritage living in the Archdiocese of Southwark, England.
Pope appoints new ambassador to Nigeria
Pope Francis appoints the Irish Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty as Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria.
Venezuelan bishops urge citizens to vote in crucial presidential elections
As Venezuela heads for crucial elections in just over a week’s time, the Venezuelan bishops release a message urging citizens not to abstain from the polls to help build a better future for the country.
Rimini Meeting 2024 to promote peace and combat hatred
The new edition of the annual Rimini Meeting, 20 - 25 August in the Italian town on the Adriatic Sea, will be attended by religious personalities from the world of politics and culture, and will be opened by the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa.
The world’s oldest Marian sanctuary
The Basilica of Saint Mary Major on the Esquiline Hill preserves the relics of the manger of Bethlehem. It is also the place in Rome most visited by Pope Francis: the ancient icon of Our Lady “Salus Populi Romani” – salvation of the people of Rome – is venerated here. Learn more with Vatican Media Editorial Director Andrea Tornielli.
Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith issues ruling on Our Lady of the Rock
On the basis of the new norms on alleged apparitions, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has published its ruling on the spiritual fruits that followed from alleged apparitions to Cosimo Fragomeni in Calabria.
US Bishops' President on respectfully rising above divisions after assassination attempt
In an interview with Vatican Media, the President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Archbishop Timothy Broglio, calls the assassination attempt of former US President Donald Trump a horrific "call to action," and insists that Americans are to respectfully disagree with one another always out of respect for one another's human dignity.
Indian bishops meet PM Modi to discuss attacks on Christians
A Church delegation led by Archbishop Andrews Thazhath meets the newly re-elected nationalist Hindu Prime minister to voice the bishops’ concern over increasing anti-Christian violence in the country.
Hamas says 141 killed in Israeli airstrikes
The Hamas run health ministry in Gaza says at least 141 have been killed in airstrikes over the last few days.
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