Vatican News
Ukraine war: Deep uncertainty about the statistics
Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, hundreds of thousands are believed to have died, while nearly 11 million have been displaced.
Christ and Art: A story of faith and creativity
Should young people seek job security or follow their dreams when choosing a career path? One young Indian Catholic explores her struggle with that choice, and finds creative ways to preach Christ through her art.
Religious persecution worldwide: A growing crisis for all humanity
As Pope Francis reiterates his cry for peace in the world, his thoughts go to all those who are persecuted for their religion, a tragedy that affects people of all beliefs, all over the world.
Pope Francis hosts 1,300 of Rome's poor for lunch at Vatican
Pope Francis welcomes 1,300 poor people to the Vatican for a special lunch in the Paul VI Audience Hall on the Church's World Day of the Poor with this year's theme "The Prayer of the Poor Ascends to God". He thanks all who helped make it possible and all those around the world in local dioceses and parishes promoting initiatives of solidarity with those needing it.
Cardinal Parolin celebrates Mass with Latin-rite Romanian faithful of Rome
At Mass celebrated in the Roman Basilica of San Vitale on the occasion of 25 years of pastoral care of the Latin-rite Romanian faithful in Rome, the Cardinal Secretary of State recalled the times when Christendom was still not divided. He recalls the importance of rediscovering one's identity.
Pope prays for global peace and for all victims of religious persecution
At the Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis calls for peace in conflict zones, solidarity with the marginalised, and prayerful action against injustice and abuse.
Pope at Angelus: One day, we will all be united in Christ
At his weekly Angelus address, Pope Francis says that, in Christ, "we shall one day find again the things and people who have passed away ... we will lose nothing of what we have built and loved, because death will be the beginning of a new life."
Pope: Investigate whether genocide is taking place in Gaza, respect human dignity
In a book for the Jubilee 2025, Pope Francis addresses current issues, including the suffering of war displaced and the famine in Palestine. He underscores the importance of respecting human dignity. The book comes out on Tuesday 19 November in Italy, Spain and Latin America, and will follow in other countries.
Nigerian women religious against human trafficking meet to re-think and strategise partnerships
The members of the Nigerian Conference of Women Religious Against Human Trafficking (NCWRAHT) gathered in Abuja for their annual conference from the 12-15 of November 2024
Pope on World Day of the Poor: Every act of compassion is a sign of hope
In his homily during the Mass for the World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis calls on us to recognise God’s presence in the suffering of the poor and to act with hope and compassion in the face of injustice.
Humanitarian situation in Syria remains dire
The humanitarian crisis in Syria remains dire as the fragile economy and failing healthcare is keeping the population stuck in poverty.
Pope invites Dioceses to commemorate their Saints and Blesseds on 9 November
In a letter released on 16 November Pope Francis invites each local Church to rediscover and perpetuate on a single date the memory of the extraordinary examples of faith who have characterised the local Christian journey and spirituality. To this end, the Bishops' Conferences may elaborate and propose pastoral recommendations.
Pope to seminarians: Enter into the prisons of existential suffering
In his address to seminarians from Spain the morning of 16 November, Pope Francis urges them to avoid "material power or applause" and endeavour to be "courageous, impartial and tireless" in bringing God's mercy to the people.
Looking forward, looking back: Divine Word Missionaries turn 150
As the Society of the Divine Word celebrates its 150th anniversary, Vatican News speaks to Fr Maxwell Wullar about the Congregation’s vision and plans for the future.
Pope to librarians: May your libraries be oases of encounter
Addressing participants in a Vatican Apostolic Library conference, Pope Francis emphasised the role of libraries as guardians of cultural heritage, urging librarians to foster peace, openness, and human connection in addressing global challenges like inequality, conflict, and 'cancel culture'.
Pope to young Italians: ‘Don’t retire from life, keep dreaming!’
Addressing members of Italian Youth Council, Pope Francis urges young people to be witnesses of hope and agents of change in society, by actively engaging in solidarity giving voice to the voiceless.
Pope to bless "13 keys" of homes for the marginalised
On World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis will bless 13 symbolic keys representing global efforts to house the homeless through the Vincentian "13 Houses" project.
Lebanese rescue workers killed in Israeli strike
At least 15 emergency responders from a civil defence team have been killed in an Israeli airstrike in eastern Lebanon.
Pope asks the Church of Rome to help address housing crisis
Pope Francis sends a letter the clergy and religious orders ministering in the Diocese of Rome, inviting them to open their facilities or vacant apartments to homeless as “tangible sign” of hope to the needy during the 2025 Jubilee year
News from the Orient – November 15, 2024
In this week's news from the Eastern Churches, produced in collaboration with L'Œuvre d'Orient, prayers in Armenia for the people of Karabakh, Isaac the Syrian is to be included in Roman martyrology and Sviatoslav Schevchuk travels to Gdansk, Poland.
