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The Church studies her history to better live the faith today
Our Editorial Director reflects on Pope Francis’ letter, released on Thursday, which invites theologians to study Church history in depth, so that the Holy Spirit’s actions may be revealed in full.
Pope: 'Key to education is good school-family collaboration'
Addressing Italy’s leading Catholic publishing group in the education sector, Pope Francis reiterates the need for an “educational pact" capable of uniting families, schools, and society to address the new challenges of our time.
Pope: Church history cannot be reduced to mere chronological facts
Pope Francis calls for a renewed study of Church history, and emphasizes collective memory, reconciliation, and a deeper engagement with primary sources to navigate the present with wisdom and faith.
Cardinal-elect Kikuchi: Migrants and dialogue are Japan’s path to stability
Cardinal-elect Tarcisius Isao Kikuchi, Archbishop of Tokyo, has emphasized the importance of dialogue for global and local stability.
Pope: Failure of education is cultural genocide that robs children of their future
Meeting for their first Plenary Assembly, Pope Francis tells the Dicastery for Culture and Education that they “are morally obliged” to help the 250 million children who do not attend school.
Catholic Bishop hopeful for transfer of Mary Jane Veloso to Philippine custody
Filipino Bishop Ruperto Santos of Antipolo has expressed hope that the much-discussed transfer of Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino on death row in Indonesia, will soon be realized.
Ukraine‘s First Lady meets Pope and visits patients at Vatican Children's Hospital
The wife of the Ukrainian President is in Rome, meeting Italian authorities and government officials as her country marks 1,000 tragic days of war. On Wednesday she was received by Pope Francis, she attended the General Audience and visited young patients at the Bambino Gesù Hospital.
World Children’s Day celebrates ‘every child with every right’
On the occasion of World Children’s Day, the UN invites people from every walk of life to listen to children and create a better world for them.
Vatican publishes new edition of funeral rites for Roman Pontiff
Pope Francis has approved the updated edition of the liturgical book for papal funeral rites in April, which was written by the Office for the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff.
Southern African Catholic Bishops’ solidarity visit emphasised Church’s call for dialogue in Mozambique
The president of the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC) says the recently concluded solidarity visit to Mozambique emphasised the church’s call for dialogue in the Southern African nation
Pope creates new Pontifical Committee for World Day of Children
Pope Francis establishes the Pontifical Committee for the World Day of Children, which will seek to organize the World Day and the Church’s mission of advocating respect for the rights and dignity of children.
Pope asks all believers to work for peace in a world threatened by nuclear war
Pope Francis addresses participants in a Joint Colloquium between the Dicastery for Interreligious dialogue and the Iranian “Centre for Interreligious & Intercultural Dialogue”.
'Remember our love': Pope reads aloud letter from Ukrainian student
Pope Francis reads aloud a letter sent to him by a Ukrainian student to mark the 1,000th day of the war in the country. “When you speak of our thousand days of suffering," the student urges, "speak of our thousand days of love, too."
Pope announces Vatican summit in 2025 for rights of children
Pope Francis announces that the Vatican will host a World Meeting on Children's Rights on February 3, 2025, with the theme, "Love Them and Protect Them."
Pope at Audience: Charisms are gifts of the Spirit for unity and service
Pope Francis continues his cycle of catechesis and highlights the Holy Spirit's diverse gifts, or charisms, as vital tools for unity and service in the Church, emphasising their purpose for the common good and their rootedness in love.
World Toilet Day: Over 3 billion people lack safe sanitation
Every day, one thousand children under 5 die from unsafe water. On November 19, the United Nations shines a light on the challenges billions around the world face each day.
Bishops of Ghana urge renewal of faith, environmental action in end-of-plenary message
The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has issued a call for unity, hope, and action as they concluded their Annual Plenary Assembly in Obuasi Diocese. The Assembly, held recently, focused on pressing national issues, the Church's mission, and the need for a renewed commitment to the environment and social justice
Archbishop Shevchuk: ‘Despite the ocean of pain hope is still alive in Ukraine'
The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church speaks to Vatican Media about the 1000 days of full-scale war in the country and asks not to leave Ukraine alone, saying that in Ukrainians’ resilience lies the solution to many of today’s injustices in the world.
Romea Strata: A new tradition of spiritual hospitality to pilgrims of hope
In preparation for the 2025 Jubilee Year, the Fabric of Saint Peter is set to launch the 'Romea Strata' guide and the Testimonium certificate, offering pilgrims a deep spiritual experience along their journey to Rome.
Pope sends letter of closeness to Ukraine, marking 1,000 days of war
One thousand days from the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Pope Francis sends a letter to express solidarity with all Ukrainians, along with his hopes and prayers for peace.
