Vatican News
Pope's April prayer intention: 'for the role of women'
Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of April 2024, and invites everyone to pray for the role of women.
Probe underway into deadly Israeli attack on foreign aid workers
The Israeli military says it is conducting a thorough review into an airstrike in Gaza that resulted in what it called "the tragic death of seven aid workers for World Central Kitchen."
Pope Francis remembers Benedict XVI in new book: 'He was like a father to me'
In a new book interview, Pope Francis discusses his relationship with his predecessor Benedict XVI: 'He always defended me, he never interfered'.
Holy See: Strengthened measures against crimes against humanity required
The Holy See's Permanent Observer at the United Nations in New York, Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, calls for more effective international measures to combat crimes against humanity, emphasising the importance of human dignity and prevention efforts.
Kannada becomes 53rd language of Vatican Media
Vatican Radio – Vatican News adds Kannada as the 53rd language in which we provide coverage of Papal, Vatican, and Church news, offering the Gospel Proclamation in the mother-tongue of 35 million Indians.
Israel's military withdraws from Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital
A day after Pope Francis appealed for the Gaza Strip, Israeli forces have pulled out of Gaza’s biggest hospital after a two-week operation.
Pope prays for Easter peace to fill places torn by war
Pope Francis invites Christians to pray for the peace of Christ to renew nations torn by war and violence, as he prays the Regina Coeli on Easter Monday.
Pope at Regina Coeli: Lord's Resurrection brings immense joy, transforms our lives
On Easter Monday, Pope Francis prays the Regina Coeli prayer, and reassures the faithful in St Peter’s Square and following from elsewhere that with Christ's Resurrection, our lives have changed forever and completely, and we are to be His joyful witnesses.
Ukraine faces massive attacks on Easter Sunday
Ukraine says it has come under massive Russian air strikes on Easter Sunday. Russia confirmed Sunday that it conducted a massive strike on Ukraine's energy infrastructure and natural gas industry, though Ukraine also managed to attack sites in Russia.
New aid shipment leaves Cyprus for Gaza
Pope Francis at Easter Urbi et Orbi: Christ is risen! All begins anew!
Following the Easter Sunday Mass, Pope Francis delivers his Easter message and blessing "To the City and the World," praying especially for the Holy Land, Ukraine, Myanmar, Syria, Lebanon, and Africa, as well as for victims of human trafficking, unborn children, and all experiencing hard times.
Pope Francis presides at Mass on Easter Sunday
Pope Francis presides at Mass During the Day on Easter Sunday in St. Peter's Square with tens of thousands of the faithful to celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord.
Pope at Easter Vigil: ‘With Jesus no tomb will suppress the joy of life’
At the Vigil Mass in the Holy Night of Easter in St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis invites us to “look up” to Jesus, the God of life, and reminds us that by welcoming Him no failure will doom us to despair.
Lord's Day Reflection: ‘He saw and believed'
As the Church celebrates Easter Sunday, Fr. Marion Nguyen, OSB, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: “He saw and believed".
Resurrection begins again in Gaza
As Christ’s Resurrection at Easter dawns in the Holy Land, Fr. Gabriel Romanelli, parish priest of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza, reflects on the hope for peace that lies hidden in the Calvary of Gaza.
Custos of the Holy Land: 'Christ's empty tomb brings forth hope'
In his Easter message to the faithful, the Custos of the Holy Land, Fr. Francesco Patton, OFM, reassures that Jesus Christ's empty tomb "brings forth hope," and suggests all suffering can be comforted by the Lord's Resurrection.
Pope prays Way of the Cross from Casa Santa Marta
Pope Francis follows the Way of the Cross held at Rome’s Colosseum on Good Friday from his residence at the Casa Santa Marta, while still leading the faithful in reflecting on our Christian journey of prayer.
Pope presides at Solemn Liturgy of Lord’s Passion on Good Friday
As Pope Francis presides at the Liturgy of the Lord's Passion on Good Friday, Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa, the Preacher of the Pontifical Household, preaches on the passage “When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will realize that I Am”.
Top UN court orders Israel to allow access of aid into Gaza facing famine
International pressure mounts on Israel over the killing of thousands of Palestinian civilians in its war against Hamas, as warnings of famine in the besieged strip rise.
