Vatican News
African media facing the challenges of new technologies and climate change
The 15th General Assembly of the African Union of Broadcasting (AUB), taking place in Gaborone, Botswana, under the theme, “The future of African media facing the challenges of new technologies and climate change,” has discussed the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the future of the broadcast industry and how African broadcasters can strengthen cooperation on climate-related topics
Pope in Jakarta: You are champions of love in the Olympics of life
Pope Francis meets with beneficiaries of charitable organisations, hears their testimonies, and reminds them that each of them is a "champion of love in the great Olympics of life."
Pope: May we cultivate friendship and harmony as pilgrims on our way to God
Pope Francis visits Indonesia’s Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta for an interreligious meeting where he pays tribute to the people’s “great gift” of working for dialogue, mutual respect, and harmonious coexistence to which we are all called.
'We ask the Pope from Indonesia to bring a message of peace to world'
In an interview with Vatican News in Jakarta, Maria Paz Jurado, the Director of Scholas' Occurrentes' International Projects, describes the community's emotion for Pope Francis' visit to their Indonesian home, and says they "ask Pope Francis, from the heart of Indonesia, to share a message of peace with the world."
UN denounces new human rights violations in Nicaragua
In a new report, the UN Human Rights Office notes ‘undue restrictions’ on religious freedoms by Ortega's government, as well as arbitrary detentions, intimidation, ill-treatment in prisons and attacks on indigenous peoples.
Pope discusses diversity and unity with Indonesian young people
Pope Francis meets with young members of the ‘Scholas Occurentes’ as part of his first full day in Jakarta, Indonesia, and gives them four guidelines for peaceful coexistence.
What makes the world go round
Our editorial director, Andrea Tornielli, reflects on Pope Francis’ remark that compassion “helps us to see things better”.
Pope invites Indonesian clergy to ‘bear witness to the resurrection'
Pope Francis meets with bishops, priests, deacons, religious men and women, seminarians, and catechists in Jakarta’s Cathedral, the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption.
Pope Francis holds 'brotherly encounter' with Jesuits in Indonesia
Pope Francis has held his customary encounter with his brother Jesuits at the Apostolic Nunciature in Jakarta on the second day of his Apostolic Journey to Indonesia.
Pope to Indonesian authorities: ‘Interreligious dialogue fosters mutual respect’
As he meets with Indonesia’s civil authorities in Jakarta, Pope Francis upholds the nation’s motto of “Unity in Diversity,” and promises the Catholic Church’s efforts to support interreligious dialogue and civil harmony.
Day One: “Welcome to Indonesia Pope Francis!”
After arriving in Jakarta on Tuesday morning for the first leg of his apostolic visit to four Pacific nations, Pope Francis was welcomed by children and migrants on the eve of the official Welcome Ceremony at the Presidential Palace.
Pope to Italian youths: “Never be resigned to war!”
Pope Francis sends a message to young people of the Italian Diocese of Amalfi-Cava de' Tirreni reflecting on how to be “instruments of peace” and urges them not to resign to war.
Gabon: A year after the military seized power, Bishop Madega speaks of hope and a “Coup de liberation”
One year after the military coup d'état of 30 August 2023, which ousted President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon in a bloodless coup, the people of Gabon seem fairly happy that 55 years of the Bongo family rule ended as it did.
Vatican Museums: Learning to care for creation through play
An original and engaging tour is now available for families with children, offering a delightful two-hour experience in the beautiful natural setting of the Pope's Gardens. This initiative, titled "Capture Nature," is a new addition to the Vatican Museums' family-friendly activities, promoting an appreciation for nature, art, and the care of creation.
Indonesia releases ‘special stamps’ featuring Pope Francis’ key themes
The Indonesian government, in partnership with the local Catholic Church, has launched a series of commemorative stamps to mark Pope Francis’ Apostolic Visit to Indonesia.
On board with Pope Francis
Pope Francis greets the journalists on board the flight taking him to Indonesia as he embarks on an Apostolic Visit, which also sees him visit Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singapore.
Cardinal Parolin receives Pope’s telegram on death of his mother
Pope Francis sends a telegram to Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin celebrating the funeral of his late mother Ada
Interreligious dialogue at the heart of Pope's visit to Indonesia
As Indonesia welcomes Pope Francis' visit, an Indonesian priest, who is an official at the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, speaks of the significance of the Pope's 45th Apostolic Journey abroad.
The Indonesian Church living the faith in a very diverse nation
As Pope Francis makes an Apostolic Visit to Indonesia, we take a closer look at the unique challenges faced by the Catholic Church in this vibrant, diverse nation.
