Vatican News
Pope in video call with Gaza Parish: ‘I pray for you’
Pope Francis reaches out, as he does every evening, via WhatsApp, to Father Gabriele Romanelli, parish priest of the Holy Family Parish in Gaza, and to Father Yusuf Asad, his assistant to assure them of his closeness and prayers.
Israel continues operation in Jenin, 10 reported killed
The Israeli army is continuing its military operation in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin.
Cardinal Gugerotti to visit Syria to bring Pope's closeness
Pope Francis has entrusted Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, the Prefect of the Vatican's Dicastery for the Eastern Churches, with the mission of visiting Syria to bring his closeness and blessing to the Middle Eastern nation's Catholics.
Uganda: Bishop Odoki prays for peace and appeals for humanitarian support for refugees
Bishop Sabino Ochan Odoki of Arua Diocese in North Western Uganda has appealed for humanitarian aid to be extended to refugees, particularly those from South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo who are in his Diocese.
Pope to Hilton Foundation: ‘Church needs religious women to serve the poor’
Addressing the Board of the U.S.-based Conrad Hilton Foundation Pope Francis praises their tireless work for the poor and for supporting the empowerment of religious women in the Church.
Death penalty abolished in Zimbabwe: Leave it to God to decide on human life
The country becomes the 30th African nation to end capital punishment. Fr. Tryvis Moyo, Secretary-General of Zimbabwe's Catholic Bishops' Conference, argues that a change in "the understanding of the concept of justice" in the country has helped reach this decision.
Pope Francis: 'My heart is with Los Angeles'
Pope Francis says his heart is with the suffering people of Los Angeles, California, and prays that the Patron of the Americas, Our Lady of Guadalupe, might intercede for all residents.
Pope: 'I called the parish in Gaza; they are happy. Pray for peace'
Pope Francis recalls his recent phone call with the Holy Family Parish in Gaza during his appeals at the General Audience, and invites the faithful to pray for peace in war-torn countries, especially for the elderly in Ukraine.
Pope at Audience: Mary’s service reveals depths of hope in God
At the weekly General Audience, Pope Francis resumes his catechesis series on “Jesus, our hope”, and reflects on the theological virtue’s action in the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Aid trucks reach Gaza amid intensified Israeli strikes on West Bank
Aid trucks continue to deliver supplies to Gaza on the third day of the ceasefire as Israel launches sustained attacks in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin.
The lambs of St Agnes: An ancient tradition of the Roman Church
Keeping with an ancient tradition, two lambs are blessed on the feast of Saint Agnes at the basilica bearing her name on Via Nomentana in Rome – the traditional site of her burial. The wool from these lambs will be woven into palliums for new archbishops, continuing a sacred tradition deeply rooted in history.
Cardinal Sako: 'Working together is a sign of the unity Churches already share'
In a message for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, the head of Iraq’s Chaldean Catholic Church highlights the unity already existing among Christians and calls for closer collaboration, including on peace, justice and human rights issues.
Christian Unity week: Believers 'brought together by faith in the triune God'
Vatican News speaks to two students at Geneva’s Bossey Ecumenical Institute about their week-long visit to Rome for the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
South Africa: The Jubilee Year will bring Catholics closer to Christ, says Archbishop Buti
Archbishop Emeritus and Apostolic Administrator of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Johannesburg, Buti Joseph Tlhagale OMI, has said the 2025 Jubilee Year is an occasion "for all Catholics to renew their faith."
Pope to celebrate Mass on Sunday of Word of God
Pope Francis is set to preside at Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on January 26 to celebrate the 6th Sunday of the Word of God.
Armed conflict in Colombia: “Killing each other is not the way”
The Bishop of the Diocese of Tibú calls on the armed groups generating violence in El Catatumbo, Colombia, to “come to their senses.”
Pope to Vincentians: Your founder's vision of service brings renewal to the Church
To celebrate 400 years since the founding of the Congregation of the Mission of St Vincent De Paul, Pope Francis sends a letter to the Superior General, stressing the founder's example of service to the poor.
Patriarch Pizzaballa urges Christians to make pilgrimages to Holy Land
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, invites Christians to return to the Holy Land on pilgrimage, saying their presence makes residents feel part of the universal Church.
Pope Francis praises Il Regno’s “authoritative voice” in Italian Church
Pope Francis sends a congratulary letter to the Italian Catholic magazine “Il Regno,” praising its ongoing commitment to fostering Church renewal in the spirit of the Second Vatican Council.
First bishop of Lüliang consecrated, in accordance with China-Holy See agreement
Pope Francis suppresses the Diocese of Fenyang and establishes the Diocese of Lüliang, appointing Antonio JI Weizhong as its first Bishop, approving his candidacy "in accordance with the Provisional Agreement between the Holy See and the People's Republic of China.”
