Catholic News
Pope Francis to take usual July pause from activities
Pope Francis will take his usual break in July from his weekly General Audiences and most activities, with the exception of the Sunday Angelus prayer in St. Peter's Square.
Pope hopes to visit Turkey for anniversary of Council of Nicea
In remarks to a delegation from the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, Pope Francis expresses his hopes of travelling to Turkey in 2025 to celebrate the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicea.
Vatican cricket team heads to London for UK tour
Matches with the England seniors and King Charles’ squad are on the agenda for the Vatican cricket team, which arrives in the UK on Friday.
The algorithm at the service of humankind: Communicating in the age of AI
Experts gather in the Vatican to discuss the ethical and anthropological implications of Artificial Intelligence, emphasising the need for regulation and responsible use of data.
Pope Francis receives Grand Master of Order of Malta
Pope Francis receives in audience Fra' John Dunlap, the Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta in the Vatican.
Bolivia's government repulses military coup attempt
Bolivia's government has repelled an attempted military coup, with the president standing his ground, while changing the leadership of its armed forces.
U.S. Supreme Court to Rule on Criminalisation of Homelessness
In what could be the most significant decision regarding homelessness in decades, the U.S. Supreme Court is set to rule on a case with potentially widespread national implications. The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, which serves the poorest individuals, including those who are homeless or facing eviction, has expressed deep concern. Its U.S. president, John Berry, shares his thoughts on the matter.
Holy See condemns attempted coup in Bolivia
Archbishop Vincenzo Turturro, the apostolic nuncio in Paraguay, condemns the apparent attempted coup in Bolivia and calls for responsible actions to create a more just and equitable society across the region.
Holy See calls for global action against trafficking of women and girls
The Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations and Other International Organizations in Geneva appeals for the protection of women and girls who continue to be trafficked especially for surrogacy and prostitution.
Pretoria's Archbishop sees priests as spark for synodal communities
The journey towards a more inclusive and collaborative Church continues, Archbishop Dabula Mpako affirms. As the second session of the Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops approaches, priests are called upon to become the driving force for synodality within their communities.
Zimbabwe: Sacred Heart National Congress, a platform to enhance Synodality
The National Congress for the Sacred Heart of Jesus guild which begins in Zimbabwe’s Chinhoyi Diocese from 27-30 June 2024 is meant to strengthen the zeal of evangelization among the members who will throng Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) to share the word of God.
Pope to ROACO: ‘Stop spiral of war now! War is always a defeat’
Pope Francis addresses members of ROACO, the Holy See’s humanitarian arm for the Oriental Churches, and renews his plea for peace, calling for solidarity with Eastern Christians fleeing conflicts.
Pope: Latin America Commission must foster reconciliation, fraternity
Pope Francis invites the Pontifical Commission for Latin America to support local Churches and the Holy See in their mission to build bridges of reconciliation, inclusion, and fraternity.
Pope: Care for creation is an ethical and theological issue
Pope Francis releases his message for the 2024 World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, and appeals for humanity's conversion so that we acknowledge the disastrous effects of war and set ethical limits on the development of artificial intelligence.
Credible witness requires concrete acts of love, Pope tells Sacred Heart priests
Pope Francis encourages Sacred Heart Priests (Dehonians) to pray for the gift of unity and to bear credible and effective witness through concrete acts of love.
Seoul archbishop urges Koreans to abandon ‘legacy of hatred’
Archbishop Jung Soon-taek of Seoul calls on Koreans to abandon a legacy of hatred for future generations and adopt a stance of dialogue and forgiveness.
Cardinal Krajewski’s anger and pain before the graves of Ukrainian war victims
Cardinal Krajewski’s visit to the Ukrainian region of Ternopil to deliver the Pope’s gift of an ambulance takes him to a cemetery where many young victims of war are buried and to a rehabilitation centre named for Pope Saint John Paul II.
Kenyan Bishops condemn the killing of protestors and appeal for calm
The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has condemned the killing of protesters, mostly young people, who have been demonstrating against a controversial government tax plan. They have also called for calm and expressed condolences to families who have lost loved ones.
Israel intensifies operations in Gaza, with no end to the fighting in sight
Israeli forces intensify operations in Gaza, resulting in fierce clashes, numerous casualties, and severe humanitarian crises amid the ongoing conflict and unsuccessful ceasefire efforts.
Pope orders construction of agrivoltaic plant for the Vatican
With the Apostolic Letter “Fratello sole,” issued motu proprio, Pope Francis provides for the construction of an agrivoltaic plant in the extraterritorial zone of Santa Maria in Galeria, where Vatican Radio maintains antennas for digital broadcasting.
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