Catholic News
Holy See to COP29: Indifference is an accomplice to injustice
Addressing COP29 on behalf of Pope Francis and the Holy See, Cardinal Pietro Parolin urges urgent climate action, linking environmental protection to peace, justice, and global solidarity, and warning that indifference enables injustice.
Pope: ‘Helping the poor is offering witness to God’s mercy’
Pope Francis praises a French Catholic charitable organization based in Lyon involved in assisting the homeless, saying their mission embodies God's Gospel of love and mercy towards the suffering.
Pope sends letter to participants at safeguarding conference
More than 20 countries across Europe have come together in Rome to participate in a conference dedicated to the Church’s ongoing efforts to protect the most vulnerable.
Catholic University in Erbil empowers survivors of ISIS
Founded in 2015, the Catholic University in Erbil, located in the Kurdistan region of northern Iraq, offers education, scholarships and support to the Iraqi minority groups that suffered under ISIS.
Pope Francis prays for peace in countries battered by war
At the conclusion of his General Audience, Pope Francis remembers nations suffering from war, especially in 'martyred' Ukraine, the Holy Land, and Myanmar.
Pope at Audience: Mary takes us by hand to Jesus
During his weekly General Audience in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis reflects on devotion to the Blessed Mother, and reminds faithful she takes us by the hand to her Son, and enables us to see Him.
Extreme climate change worsening plight of refugees
Global humanitarian agencies release a report in conjunction with the COP29 Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, warning that people forced to flee wars and persecution often end up in lands worst affected by extreme climate change leaving no place to escape.
Dennis Kuruppassery new Auxiliary Bishop of Kannur
Dennis Kuruppassery is consecrated as the Auxiliary Bishop of Kannur at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Kannur, South India.
Holy See diplomacy: 'A field hospital amid a battle'
In a lecture at Lublin Catholic University, the Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, outlines the Holy See's diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts, promote religious freedom and human rights, assist migrants, care for the common home, and counter harmful ideologies and the "throwaway culture.”
Archbishop Welby resigns after publication of sex abuse report
The Archbishop of Canterbury resigns following the publication of an independent review and mounting pressure to stand down after his handling of an abuse scandal.
World Fisheries Day: ‘Christians cannot look the other way’
With over 58 million people working in the fishing sector, Cardinal Michael Czerny releases a message for World Fisheries Day, warning against the aggressive economic model that has harmed the environment.
Long-detained Eritrean journalist wins rights prize
A Swedish human rights organization announced arbitrarily-detained Dawit Isaak as the receipient of its distinguished Edelstam Foundation.
World Day of the Poor: Pope Francis organises lunch with 1300 poor people
As has become customary, Pope Francis will celebrate World Day of the Poor with some of the poor people of Rome, who will join him for lunch after he has presided over mass.
Pope expands Vatican Archives and Library
Pope Francis issues a decree to expand the Vatican Apostolic Archive and the Apostolic Library reaffirming the Church’s dedication to preserving its historical documents and making them accessible to the global cultural community.
Pope Francis remembers St Bernard of Aosta, saint of the Alps
In a meeting with members of his Diocese and the order of Canons dedicated to him, Pope Francis discusses the legacy of St Bernard of Aosta, the patron saint of mountaineers, travellers, and all those who live in the Alps.
AI offers pilgrims and visitors enhanced experience of St. Peter's Basilica
A partnership between the Vatican and Microsoft gives life to a new digital portal that aims to bring St. Peter’s Basilica closer to the global audience and enhance the experience of pilgrims and visitors.
COP29: Climate change affecting vital water cycle of the planet
Ahead of COP29 Vatican News speaks to UNESCO water expert Professor Mariele Evers of the University of Bonn, about how climate change is changing water patterns in the planet resulting in more frequent and severe floods or droughts affecting the livelihoods of millions of people.
Free medical care for the vulnerable under the colonnade of St Peter's Square
In preparation for the World Day of the Poor, the healthcare facility linked to the Dicastery for the Service of Charity is offering free consultations, medication, and assistance to those in need from 8am to 5pm daily.
US Catholic Bishops meet to discuss migration and budget
On the docket for their 2025 Plenary Assembly are migration, the USCCB budget, the National Eucharistic Congress, and the causes of beatification and canonization for two people.
Lebanon ceasefire efforts underway
As the war in the Holy Land continues, the Israeli Foreign Minister says that diplomatic efforts to broker a ceasefire in Lebanon are making progress.
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