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Pope calls for respect of family farmers who help societies develop
In a message to the Eighth Global Conference of the World Rural Forum, Pope Francis highlights how family farmers are crucial in making agrifood systems more inclusive, resilient and efficient, playing a leading role in human progress, although weighed down by poverty and lack of opportunities.
Pope’s Vocations Day message: ‘Pilgrims of hope, builders of peace’
Pope Francis releases his message for the 61st World Day of Prayer for Vocations, celebrated on April 21, and urges Christians to welcome our shared vocation to sow the seeds of hope and peace in our world.
Hope inside a hospital emergency ward
How an experience inside an overstretched emergency ward in Rome’s “San Camillo” Hospital gave new meaning to the Parable of the Good Samaritan, and to Pope Francis’ call to be the same.
The Church in Sri Lanka and the challenge of interreligious dialogue
We have arrived to the last episode of our visit to Sri Lanka with the MAGIS Foundation. What emerges is a vital Church, striving for full religious freedom and still waiting for answers on the 2019 Easter attacks, while struggling to overcome ongoing clericalism in its ranks.
German Embassy to Holy See presents book on role of women in the Church
The German Embassy to the Holy See holds a presentation to mark the publication of a booklet by the Herder-Verlag, entitled “God's Strong Daughters – Women and Offices in Catholicism Worldwide,” focusing on the ongoing Synod on synodality and the "question of women’s rights.”
Israeli troops target Gaza’s main hospital
The Israeli military has launched a raid in al-Shifa, the largest hospital in the Gaza Strip.
Caritas urges EU candidates to prioritize solidarity
As the 2024 European elections approach, Catholic organization urges candidates to prioritize policies that reflect the European values of solidarity, respect of human and social rights and global justice.
No Excuses
Vatican Media presents a Christmas story by Dale Recinella, a former Wall Street finance lawyer who, along with his wife Susan, acts as a chaplain for death row prisoners in Florida.
Jesuits complete merger of three Pontifical Universities into single entity
Welcoming Pope Francis' indications to join three Jesuit-run Pontifical Universities into a single entity, the Pontifical Gregorian University explains the new configuration of the University with the new Statutes entering into force on 19 May 2024.
UNICEF: More Syrian children than ever in need humanitarian aid
The United Nations children’s agency says 7.5 million children in Syria are in need of humanitarian assistance.
The Josephs of Today: when God traces other paths than imagined.
The 19th of March, solemnity of Saint Joseph, husband of Mary, is a special day to celebrate the gift of St Joseph to the universal Church and to pray in particular for all men.
The African Book Fair in Paris 2024: showcasing the richness of African literature.
The third edition of the “Paris African Book Fair” opened Friday, 15 March 2024 at the town hall of the 6th arrondissement, Place Saint-Sulpice, in the French capital. Since its launch in 2021, the Fair has become a popular event of exchange, reflection and debate. The initiative aims to celebrate and further promote African literature and pay tribute to African writers, poets, publishers as well as writers of African descent.
West's silence over Syria is 'unacceptable'
As Pope Francis once again calls for prayers for Syria, Vincent Gélot, regional manager of L'Œuvre d'Orient, speaks to Vatican News about the sufferings of the Syrian people and their bitterness at having been forgotten.
Putin Claims Election Victory
Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed victory in a presidential vote, while thousands protested against his “authoritarian rule,” polling stations were set ablaze, and neighboring Ukraine carried out deadly drone strikes.
Amazon River: A boat carrying Christ’s hope and consolation
On the banks of the Amazon River, the "Papa Francisco" hospital boat tends to some 5,200 people’s health and spiritual needs, which Sister Marcia Lopes Assis serves aboard in the Juruti-Pará region of the Amazon forest in Brazil.
Order of Malta's meeting of global hospitallers concludes in Krakow
"Roll up your sleeves and serve with competence" was the slogan of the 30th International Conference of Hospitallers of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta which concluded Sunday in Krakow, Poland.
Pope expresses relief over kidnapped released in Haiti, prays for those still held
During the Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis expresses satisfaction over the release of a teacher and four of six religious kidnapped in Haiti. He appeals for the release of those still held, and he offers prayers for war-torn Ukraine, Palestine and Israel, South Sudan, and Syria.
Gift, forgiveness are the essence of God’s glory, Pope says at Angelus
Pope Francis reflects on the Gospel of the Fifth Sunday of Lent during his weekly Angelus address.
Pope recalls importance of Holy Week in leaving lasting mark on our lives
In a video message to the Confraternities of Mérida, Spain, Pope Francis recalls how Holy Week is "a time of grace" to be dedicated to prayer and to our brothers and sisters most in need.
Syria marks grim war anniversary
Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Syria's rebel-held northwest to mark 13 years since pro-democracy protests swept the country.
