Vatican News
Vatican Pavilion at the Venice Biennale continues its journey
The Vatican Dicastery for Culture and Education illustrates the ongoing events and initiatives of the Holy See Pavilion at Venice’s Giudecca Women’s Prison including the publication of a catalogue and screening of a short film.
Under threat of bombardment, Gazans continue to seek safe havens
Gazans continue to evacuate shelters in the south and north of the strip, many moving so fast that they have fled without any possessions.
Church in Canada continues to walk alongside Indigenous Peoples
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops say they “remain committed to walking in solidarity” with Indigenous Peoples as Canada marks two years since Pope Francis’ historic “penitential pilgrimage” of healing and reconciliation.
Typhoon Gaemi wreaks havoc across parts of Western Pacific region
Half a million people evacuated, dozens of deaths confirmed, and a capsized tanker in Manilla threatening a major oil spill, are part of the havoc caused by Typhoon Gaemi in the Philippines, Taiwan and now in China’s southeastern Fujian province.
New Zealand: 200,000 children and vulnerable adults abused in care
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care releases a report showcasing systemic and pervasive abuse in religious and state care institutions between 1950 and 2019, and demands apologies and compensation from government and Churches.
Gabon: Diocesan Youth Day events inspire hope in the youth of Port-Gentil
“Joyful in hope” was the theme of the 3rd edition of the Diocesan Youth Day in the Diocese of Port-Gentil, Gabon.
Truly honouring the Body of Christ
The great Eucharistic Congress in the US; the words of St John Chrysostom; the defence of every life.
Missionaries of Africa promote consistent culture of abuse prevention
Fr. Lowrent Kamwaza tells Vatican News that the protection of minors and vulnerable persons against all forms of abuse is a key mission of the Church.
Joe Biden addresses United States first time since withdrawal
From the Oval Office, US President Joe Biden addresses the American people since his announcement to bow out of the presidential election in November.
Cardinal Tagle: Eucharistic Congress was a ‘blessed experience’
In this interview with Vatican Radio, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle reflects on his experience at the Tenth National Eucharistic Congress in the United States, and shares the message Pope Francis had for participants.
Athletica Vaticana reminds Olympic athletes of their great responsibility
Ahead of the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France, Athletica Vaticana encourages the athletes in fraternal friendship and reiterates Pope Francis' appeal for an Olympic Truce.
Pope appoints Concetta Brescia Morra member of the ASIF Council
Pope Francis has appointed Dr. Concetta Brescia Morra, economics expert, as a Council member of the Vatican’s Supervisory and Financial Information Authority's (ASIF), replacing Dr. Antonella Sciarrone Alibrandi, who has been appointed as a judge of the Italian Constitutional Court.
Sierra Leone: “Kush” is killing our children on the streets –Holy Rosary Sisters fighting to rescue them
The Holy Rosary Sisters in Sierra Leone express concern for the future of the country, given the devastating consequences of the synthetic drug known as Kush ruining the country's youth.
African faith leaders join pleas for Jubilee debt forgiveness
Christian and Muslim African religious leaders address a joint statement to the G20, G7, United Nations, IMF and World Bank calling for debt relief for Africa in view of the 2025 Jubilee of Hope.
Some 400 children die of rising heat across Europe and Central Asia
A new report issued by the UN's Children's Fund, UNICEF, reveals that nearly 400 children were killed in 2021, alone, across Europe and Central Asia, as drastically-increasing temperatures threaten the lives of the youngest and most vulnerable.
Maronite Bishop in Lebanon says people praying for peace, offering help
Maronite Bishop Munir Khairallah of the Diocese of Batroun, Lebanon, describes the situation there as tensions grow between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militiamen in the south, while the local church prays for peace and helps some 100,000 refugees who have fled the area.
Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith recognizes ‘Trinity Fount of Mercy’ messages
The Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith sends a letter, approved by the Pope, to the cardinal bishop of Como granting the ‘nulla osta’ regarding spiritual experiences at the Sanctuary of Maccio.
Spirituality: a vital factor in Positive Mental Health
Spirituality and Full Consciousness: Paths to Well-Being” was one of the panels at the international conference on ‘Positive Mental Health’, organised by the Cabo Verde Ministry of Health. The meeting took place over the weekend in Cabo Verde’s city of Praia. Fr. Gilson Frede was one of the speakers on the panel.
Holy See expresses 'deep concern’ over growth in nuclear rhetoric
Speaking at a meeting at the UN’s Geneva headquarters, Archbishop Ettore Balestrero warns of the “existential threat” posed by nuclear weapons.
