Catholic News
Pope: Don’t be ashamed to cry before the pain of others
Marking the 50th anniversary of the St. Angela Merici Foundation, Pope Francis receives a group of its members and reflects on its mission to serve the most vulnerable.
Pope: Red Cross' humanitarian work shows that fraternity is possible
Meeting members of the Italian Red Cross in the Vatican, Pope Francis praises its “irreplaceable service” ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for victims of war and other disasters.
Holy See: International cooperation needed to tackle crimes against humanity
At the 78th UN General Assembly, the Holy See supports new measures to address crimes against humanity, asking that they be extended to prevent individuals from being extradited to countries where they risk torture or the death penalty.
Pope visits with 35 priests at St. Henry parish in Rome
Pope Francis makes a pastoral visit to St. Henry Parish in Rome's 11th Prefecture, meeting with 35 priests and Auxiliary Bishop Daniele Salera.
Camillian priest in Haiti: ‘Amid gang warfare Church must bring hope’
Father Robert Daudier, director of the Foyer San Camillo in the gang-controlled municipality of Croix de Bouquet, near Port-au-Prince, speaks to Vatican News about how the Camillian-run Catholic health facility is managing to cope with the constant threat of bandits, and how the Church tries to bring hope to the suffering Haitian population
New aid routes into Gaza to open after US intervention
Israel says it will open and expand three crossings to Gaza to allow the delivery of more humanitarian aid.
International conference in Rome demands abolition of surrogacy
For two days, international experts, with the Holy See's participation, gather in Rome to discuss issues surrounding surrogacy, and to demand its abolition.
Pope: Christians must tend to Christ’s wounds in humanity
Pope Francis recalls the 800th anniversary of the stigmata of St. Francis of Assisi, and encourages Friars Minor to offer God’s forgiveness and mercy to all who suffer in body and spirit.
Archbishop Gallagher in Panama to mark 100 years of diplomatic relations
The Vatican Secretary for Relations with States wraps up a four-day visit to Panama marking the centenary of diplomatic relations with the Holy See.
Israel claims ‘tragic error’ after targeting aid workers
The Israeli army makes an admission of fault after its Monday attack on a humanitarian convoy killed seven aid workers of the ‘World Central Kitchen’.
New Church statistics reveal more Catholics, fewer vocations
The Holy See publishes the 2024 Pontifical Yearbook and the 2022 Statistical Yearbook of the Church, detailing the numbers of bishops, priests, men and women religious, and deacons throughout the world.
Harmonies of faith: a cultural journey within the Jubilee of Hope
The Dicastery for Evangelization presents a host of cultural initiatives that will accompany the faithful as they prepare to welcome and celebrate the 2025 Jubilee Year.
Pope assures victims of Taiwan quake of solidarity and closeness
Following the 7.4 magnitude quake that hit Hualien City, Taiwan, on Wednesday, Pope Francis sends a telegram of condolences to the president of the Chinese Regional Bishops’ Conference of Taiwan.
UN: ‘Alarming’ rise in civilian deaths from landmines
A new study suggests that civilian casualties from landmines almost tripled between 2022 and 2023. Recently, Pope Francis warned that mines “continue to strike innocent civilians, particularly children.”
Pope Francis: A priest's primary obligation is to keep love alive
Speaking with members of the Pontifical Latin-American, Brazilian, and Mexican Colleges, Pope Francis reflects on love, calling it “a central theme in the life of priests.”
Pope: Interreligious dialogue fosters peace and respect for diversity
Pope Francis encourages people of all religions to promote diversity, peace, and care of creation, as he meets with participants in the first Colloquium between the Holy See and the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions.
WCC condemns killing of seven WCK aid workers in Gaza
The World Council of Churches general secretary joins in strongly condemning the killing of seven aid workers from the World Central Kitchen bringing desperately needed food to Gaza.
Catholic leaders in Syria fear more suffering for their people amid Gaza conflict tensions
The Apostolic Vicar of Aleppo and the Maronite Archbishop of Damascus voice concern for a possible escalation of conflict in the Middle East and express gratitude for Pope Francis’ words recalling the continuing suffering of Syrians in his Easter "Urbi et Orbi" message.
Nine killed and over 900 injured by earthquake in Taiwan
The strongest earthquake in 25 years rocks Taiwan during the morning rush hour Wednesday, killing nine people and injuring nearly 1,000.
Ukraine's president meets Christian leaders
Volodomyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, meets with Bishops of the country’s Latin-Rite Catholic churches and with representatives of Ukrainian Protestant communities.
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