Catholic News
‘Gruppo India’: Solidarity worldwide for one human family
The Charity founded by Jesuit Father Mario Pesce, supports the work of various religious institutions in some of the poorest areas of the world. Its President, Marco Petrini, speaks of the need to open our hearts to our brothers and sisters in need.
Church leaders in Jerusalem insist on immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Christian leaders in Jerusalem meet with President Herzog to convey the Church’s consistent stance calling for an immediate cessation of the bloodshed in the Gaza Strip.
Mongolia’s tiny Catholic community prepares for Christmas
In Ulaanbaatar, several months after Pope Francis' visit, around 400 young Catholics gather to stage a Christmas play.
Glimpses of Christmas through a looking glass
Vatican Media presents a Christmas story by Dale Recinella, a former Wall Street finance lawyer who, along with his wife Susan, acts as a chaplain for death row prisoners in Florida.
Cardinal Parolin makes a visit to the Bambino Gesù children's hospital
Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, makes a visit to the Bambino Gesù pediatric hospital, an institution of the Holy See, as he has done each year at Christmas to meet with patients and staff to share with them Pope Francis' good wishes and greetings.
COMECE: EU Pact on Migration fails to protect human rights
The Commission of the Bishops' Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) raises the alarm about the potential risks of the new EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, highlighting its failure to protect the right to asylum and other human rights.
Lord's Day Reflection: ‘Go forth to meet Him’
As the Church marks the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Fr. Edmund Power, OSB, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: “Go forth to meet Him”.
Nicaragua: Restrictive measures against the Church on the rise
Restrictive measures against the Catholic Church in Nicaragua have been extended to Christmas with Daniel Ortega’s government prohibiting traditional “living nativity scenes.”
Archbishop Zalewski appointed resident papal representative in Vietnam
Archbishop Zalewski, 60 years old, from Poland, also nuncio to Singapore, is apointed resident papal representative in Vietnam. Last July, during the visit of President Vo Van Thuong of Vietnam to the Vatican, an agreement on the status of the resident papal representative was reached.
UNICEF warns of “very high" risk of famine in Gaza
The UN children’s agency says that more than a million Palestinians are experiencing “emergency levels of acute food insecurity”, and calls for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire.
Pope Francis sends condolences on death of Cardinal Tom Williams
Pope Francis sends a telegram expressing his condolences upon the death of New Zealand Cardinal Tom Williams, recalling his great contribution to the Church in Oceania.
Christmas Season 2023: Our hope lies beyond this world
The birth of Jesus is the most powerful sign and message of hope in a world darkened by the shadows of fear and uncertainty. For Christmas 2023, Vatican Radio has asked religious leaders and heads of Christian charitable organizations for their reflections on the theme, “The Lord’s birth is the birth of peace.” Today’s Message comes from Sr Mary Barron, OLA, President of the International Union of Superiors General (UISG).
Cardinal Krajewski in Holy Land: 'They told me about the hell in Gaza'
Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, the Papal Almoner, describes the first day of his mission in the Holy Land, saying he prayed in Bethlehem with several young people from Gaza, including a girl who lost 12 family members due to the Israel-Hamas war.
Cardinal Cantalamessa: Journey with Mary this Advent
Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa, the Preacher of the Papal Household, delivers his second Advent homily to Pope Francis.
Nicaragua: Another Bishop arrested
Nicaraguan police arrest Bishop Isidoro del Carmen Mora Ortega of Siuna, after he prays publicly for Bishop Rolando Álvarez of Matagalpa, who was sentenced to 26 years in prison without a trial.
Church leaders in Jerusalem: 'Christmas still inspires hope amid war'
In their annual Christmas message, the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem recall that Christ Himself was born and lived amid great suffering, and urge Christians and all people of goodwill to work tirelessly towards a just peace in the Holy Land.
Pope “deeply saddened” by shooting at Prague university
Pope Francis expresses his “spiritual closeness” to the victims of a mass shooting in the Czech capital of Prague, and entrusts “those who have died to the loving mercy of Almighty God.”
Protection Commission funds safeguarding initiatives in Global South
The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors allocates 230,000 euros from the Memorare Fund to support safeguarding projects in the Global South, stressing the importance of adequate resources and personnel for comprehensive Church-wide protection.
Pope sends Cardinal Krajewski to Holy Land in sign of solidarity
Pope Francis sends the papal almoner, Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, to the Holy Land as a sign of his solidarity amid the tragedy of war, and invites everyone to pray for peace.
Pope Francis makes visit to Roman parish and pastoral centre
Pope Francis makes an afternoon visit to a parish and pastoral centre in the southwestern part of the Diocese of Rome, and spends time with around 30 priests serving in the area.