Vatican News
SACRU Summer School to foster global dialogue on democracy
The Summer School will welcome 16 students from 6 universities in Europe, Oceania, North America and South America, showcasing the global outreach of the SACRU network and its commitment to engaging the young generation worldwide
Holy See decries sharp increase of children killed in conflict
The Vatican representative the UN, Monsignor Robert Murphy, addresses an open debate at the Security Council in New York on children and armed conflict and urges for concrete action to protect them from increasing atrocities.
Gaza faces dire health and sanitary dilemma
The United Nations says only a small number of UNRWA health centers are operational in Gaza.
Cardinal Gugerotti: War benefits powerful entities at the people's expense
The Prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches reflects on the Pope’s speech to ROACO members and says the Eastern Churches are all victims of war.
Dicastery for Doctrine of the Faith confirms ruling on alleged apparitions in Trevignano
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith verifies the local bishop’s judgment that alleged apparitions in Trevignano Romano, Italy, are not supernatural and confirms his prohibition of devotions and pilgrimages in the places associated with the events.
News from the Orient – June 28, 2024
In this week's news from the Eastern Churches, produced in collaboration with L'Œuvre d'Orient, a 1,500-year-old Byzantine church is discovered in Israel, Armenia recognizes the State of Palestine, and Cardinal Pietro Parolin visits the Church in Lebanon.
Pope to Verbites: 'Be peacemakers and prophets of hope'
In his address to the Society of the Divine Word (SVD), Pope Francis encourages Verbites to follow “the way of the Spirit” in the footsteps of their founder and to be prophets of hope in a war-torn world.
Caritas Philippines sets new standard for ‘sustainable and inclusive’ fundraising
Caritas Philippines announces plans to introduce a comprehensive mobile application for its ‘Alay Kapwa Expanded Program’ that will enable donors to register, contribute, track their donations, and select specific programs to support.
Pope Francis to take usual July pause from activities
Pope Francis will take his usual break in July from his weekly General Audiences and most activities, with the exception of the Sunday Angelus prayer in St. Peter's Square.
Pope hopes to visit Turkey for anniversary of Council of Nicea
In remarks to a delegation from the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, Pope Francis expresses his hopes of travelling to Turkey in 2025 to celebrate the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicea.
Vatican cricket team heads to London for UK tour
Matches with the England seniors and King Charles’ squad are on the agenda for the Vatican cricket team, which arrives in the UK on Friday.
The algorithm at the service of humankind: Communicating in the age of AI
Experts gather in the Vatican to discuss the ethical and anthropological implications of Artificial Intelligence, emphasising the need for regulation and responsible use of data.
Pope Francis receives Grand Master of Order of Malta
Pope Francis receives in audience Fra' John Dunlap, the Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta in the Vatican.
Bolivia's government repulses military coup attempt
Bolivia's government has repelled an attempted military coup, with the president standing his ground, while changing the leadership of its armed forces.
U.S. Supreme Court to Rule on Criminalisation of Homelessness
In what could be the most significant decision regarding homelessness in decades, the U.S. Supreme Court is set to rule on a case with potentially widespread national implications. The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, which serves the poorest individuals, including those who are homeless or facing eviction, has expressed deep concern. Its U.S. president, John Berry, shares his thoughts on the matter.
Holy See condemns attempted coup in Bolivia
Archbishop Vincenzo Turturro, the apostolic nuncio in Paraguay, condemns the apparent attempted coup in Bolivia and calls for responsible actions to create a more just and equitable society across the region.
Holy See calls for global action against trafficking of women and girls
The Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations and Other International Organizations in Geneva appeals for the protection of women and girls who continue to be trafficked especially for surrogacy and prostitution.
Pretoria's Archbishop sees priests as spark for synodal communities
The journey towards a more inclusive and collaborative Church continues, Archbishop Dabula Mpako affirms. As the second session of the Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops approaches, priests are called upon to become the driving force for synodality within their communities.
Zimbabwe: Sacred Heart National Congress, a platform to enhance Synodality
The National Congress for the Sacred Heart of Jesus guild which begins in Zimbabwe’s Chinhoyi Diocese from 27-30 June 2024 is meant to strengthen the zeal of evangelization among the members who will throng Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) to share the word of God.
Pope to ROACO: ‘Stop spiral of war now! War is always a defeat’
Pope Francis addresses members of ROACO, the Holy See’s humanitarian arm for the Oriental Churches, and renews his plea for peace, calling for solidarity with Eastern Christians fleeing conflicts.
