Vatican News
Zambia: Ecumenical Palm Sunday procession unites Catholics and United Church of Zambia Communities.
In a heartwarming display of unity for a shared faith, the town of Mongu in Zambia’s Western Provice on Palm Sunday, witnessed a historic event as Protestant members of the United Church of Zambia (UCZ) and two Catholic parishes came together for an ecumenical Palm Sunday Procession.
Pope to Rome’s Nigerian community: Embrace unity, reject division
Pope Francis meets with Nigerians resident in Rome, thanking them for their witness to the Gospel, and stressing that "the diversity of ethnicities, cultural traditions, and languages in your nation is not a problem, but a gift."
Pope Francis: Youth are living hope of a Church on the move
On the fifth anniversary of the Apostolic Exhortation ‘Christus vivit’, Pope Francis invites young people to “make their voices heard” as they “bear witness before everyone to the joy born of friendship with Christ.”
Religious institutions call for end to harassment of Haitians in Dominican Republic
Over a hundred religious and social organisations from around the globe publicly denounce the “illegal and unjust treatment” of people of Haitian descent in the neighbouring Dominican Republic.
Poland marks 80 years since Ulma family’s martyrdom for sheltering Jews
Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, celebrates Mass, attended by Poland’s president, to mark the 80th anniversary of the martyrdom of the Blessed Ulma family, who were murdered by Nazi German troops for sheltering Jews.
Senegal votes in delayed presidential election
Voters head to the polls in Senegal on Sunday in a presidential election which many hope will restore some stability to the country.
Pope prays for victims of terrorist attack in Moscow
Pope Francis offers his prayers for the victims of Friday’s terrorist attack on a concert hall in the Russian capital of Moscow, and invites everyone to pray for “martyred Ukraine” as the country faces heavy Russian bombardment of critical infrastructure.
Terrorist attack on Moscow concert hall kills over 100 people
Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested that Ukraine was involved in Friday’s shooting at a major concert hall near Moscow that killed at least 133 people, despite an affiliate of the so-called Islamic State claiming responsibility for the massacre.
Pope to RAI: public broadcasting must serve the common good
Meeting managers and staff of RAI, the Italian broadcasting corporation, Pope Francis highlights its mission to serve citizens by producing high-quality programmes and unbiased information for the common good.
Vatican holds dialogue with German Bishops about Synodal journey
Vatican officials meet with representatives of the German Bishops’ Conference to discuss several theological questions raised in documents from the Synodal process in Germany.
Cardinal Parolin: 'We are part of an interdependent human family'
Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin sends a video message to the third edition of "Cinema for Creation," taking place in the Italian city of Padua on the theme: "Nourished by beauty and love: Forces that save the world."
Norwegian bishops reject government bill to amend abortion law
As the Norwegian government seeks to extend the deadline for an elective abortion, the country’s bishops say the bill is inconsistent with its own principles and those of the Constitution.
US pushes for ceasefire in Gaza
Catholics in India observe day of prayer ahead of general elections
The Catholic Church in India is celebrating a special day of prayer and fasting on Friday, with the upcoming general elections serving as a focal point for prayer intentions, amid growing political and religious tensions in the country.
Holy See: 'Fight against racism begins from education'
During a commemorative event in New York marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, the Vatican’s Permanent Observer to the United Nation highlights the crucial role of education in eradicating racial prejudice, and decries ongoing racial discrimination against migrants or refugees of African descent in their countries of destination.
President of Malta: Pope Francis speaks to the whole world
In an interview with Vatican News, Maltese President George Vella speaks about Pope Francis’ commitment to fighting climate change, the Pope’s 2022 visit to Malta, and the president’s gift of six computers to the Mother of Mercy Clinic at St Peter’s.
Patriarch Pizzaballa: The situation in Gaza is intolerable
Speaking to Italian television, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem says that “everyone must do everything possible to put an end this situation."
Cardinal Cantalamessa gives fifth Lenten sermon
Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa, the Preacher of the Papal Household, delivers his fifth sermon for Lent 2024 to Roman Curia, reflecting on Jesus' words, 'I am the Resurrection and the Life.'
Belgium: Vangheluwe dismissed from clerical state for abuse
Roger Vangheluwe, the 87-year-old former bishop of Bruges, has been dismissed from the clerical state after being found guilty of abuse of a minor. Pope Francis approved the sentence following a re-examination of the case in light of "serious new elements" reported to the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.
Several killed in Russian missile attack on Kyiv
Ukrainian officials say Russia's military has launched missile attacks on the capital, Kyiv, for the first time in 44 days, injuring 10 people, including a child, while in the north, at least five people died in a separate Russian air raid. The attacks came as Ukraine struck areas inside Russia to push back an ongoing Russian invasion of the country. Amid the clashes, thousands of children are being evacuated from border regions.
