Vatican News
Church in India introduces unique ceremonies to engage children in faith
The Archdiocese of Madras-Mylapore in India has introduced a series of innovative catechetical initiatives aimed at deepening the faith of children.
Translators’ workshop held to expand access to Church literature in Nepal
Translators from Darjeeling-Sikkim and Nepal have held a two-day Pastoral Literature Translation Workshop to focus on translating key Church documents for Nepali-speaking Catholics.
Synod leaders present details of October General Assembly
Cardinals Grech and Hollerich, along with Father Costa and Monsignor Battocchio, outline the details of the October General Assembly of the Synod in a Vatican briefing moderated by the Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication. The Pope will preside over a penitential celebration with testimonies from victims of abuse, war, and indifference to migration. Notable novelties include four public fora while two bishops from China will attend again.
Death toll rises as Storm Boris Hits Europe
Central and Eastern Europe's death toll climbed to at least 14 on Monday as Storm Boris, accompanied by heavy rainfall and related flooding, ravaged the region. Romania and Poland are among the heaviest hit nations.
Tribal violence flares in Papua New Guinea
Between 20 and 50 people have been killed in violence among illegal miners in Papua New Guinea.
Church volunteers race to clear mud in wake of northern Thailand
In the wake of recent flooding in northern Thailand, the Bishop of Chiang Rai and hundreds of volunteers are working to clear thick mud from churches and homes.
Toward COP 29 in the Spirit of Laudato Si
Ahead of the COP 29 in Azerbaijan, the Embassy of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta to the Holy See organizes a high-level event to present the findings of a study by the MAIRE Foundation suggesting that energy conversion is not only "critical" to combatting environmental damage, but also offers a momentous opportunity for job creation and investing in education.
Tokyo Archbishop warns against marginalizing elderly as birthrate declines
Archbishop Isao Kikuchi of Tokyo has called for greater “interaction between the younger and older generations,” and warned against the growing marginalization of the elderly, as Japan grapples with a rapidly declining birthrate and aging population.
The reconstruction of Notre-Dame de Paris
The massive project of restoring Paris’ Cathedral of Notre-Dame is due to reach completion in the coming months, opening its doors to the faithful on the evening of December 7. Three months before this deadline, Archbishop Laurent Ulrich of Paris serves as our guide amidst the scaffolding and craftsmen still active inside the construction site.
Russia, Ukraine exchange prisoners in UAE mediated deal
Russia and Ukraine say they have exchanged 206 prisoners of war in a deal brokered by the United Arab Emirates.
Civilians killed in Gaza raid
Local media reports that at least 10 Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza.
Pope: May the apostolic zeal of Blessed Fr. Moisés encourage priests
During the Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis celebrates the life and witness of Blessed Fr. Moisés Lira Serafin, beatified the day before at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City at a Mass celebrated by Cardinal Semeraro, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints.
Lord’s Day Reflection: The heart of the Christian message is Christ crucified
As the Church marks the Twenty-fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Edmund Power, OSB, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: “Christ crucified, the heart of the Christian message”.
Pope prays for victims of floods in Asia, renews calls for peace
Following the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis prays for victims of floods in Vietnam and Myanmar, notes the Beatification of Fr Moises Lira Serafin, remembers those suffering from ALS, and appeals once again for peace throughout the world.
Pope at Angelus: Everything changes when you truly know the Lord
In his reflections on the Sunday Gospel, Pope Francis reminds us that knowledge of the Lord is important, but so also is following Him and letting ourselves be transformed by His Gospel so that we can truly be converted.
Abbot Schröder elected Abbot Primate of Benedictine Confederation
Abbot Jeremias Schröder from Germany is elected Abbot Primate of the Benedictine Confederation during the Congress of Abbots meeting in Rome.
Starmer and Biden discuss the war in Ukraine at meeting
US President Joe Biden and Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer hold meeting discussing the war in Ukraine at the White House in Washington D.C.
Pope to Theatines: Embrace renewal, communion, and service
Pope Francis encourages the Theatine Regulars to embrace with joy the paths of renewal, communion, and service as they celebrate the anniversary of the solemn profession of their founder, St Cajetan, and his first companions.
Athletica Vaticana to compete in Belgium Cycling Championship
Athletica Vaticana, the 'Team of the Pope,' prepares for its imminent participation in the cycling championship in Belgium, less than two weeks before Pope Francis is slated to make an Apostolic Journey to the nation.
Pope thanks Our Lady for Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania
Pope Francis stops at the Basilica of St. Mary Major upon his return to Rome to thank the Blessed Virgin Mary for her protection throughout his 12-day Apostolic Journey.
