Vatican News
Escalating tensions fuel ongoing violence in Manipur
Despite the temporary measure of separating the Kuki and Meitei ethnic groups into designated areas to reduce conflict, the state of Manipur in Northeastern India continues to face severe inter-ethnic violence.
Holy See supports Haiti's push for UN peacekeeping
The Organization of American States (OAS) passes a resolution backing the Haitian government's request for a UN-backed peacekeeping mission to help stabilize the country. Addressing the Organization following the resolution, Monsignor Juan Antonio Cruz Serrano, the Holy See's permanent observer to OAS, amplifies Pope Francis's calls for peace on the island.
Pope: Martyrs are convincing witnesses of the Gospel's beauty
Pope Francis praises the saints' powerful and holy examples when welcoming in the Vatican participants in a Dicastery for the Causes of Saints-organized conference focusing on martyrdom and offering one's life.
US calls for pause in Gaza fighting
The US Secretary of State says a ceasefire is necessary in Gaza so humanitarian aid can reach people who need it.
Holy See: UN Member States must commit to restoring peace
Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, the Permanent Observer of the Holy See, emphasizes the need for UN member states to work for peace in conflict-affected regions, where escalating geopolitical tensions have intensified environmental crises and human rights violations.
In Madagascar, Cardinal Ambongo speaks on evangelization and encourages Bishops to make SECAM known
Evangelization and inculturation in the spirit of Synodality, the formation of priests, young people and lay people, the importance of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) -its role, organization and reform, were all subjects addressed, last Saturday, when Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo, president of SECAM visited the Bishops of Madagascar in their country.
Cardinal Czerny urges Asian Church to dialogue with Indigenous communities
Cardinal Michael Czerny, Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, has called on the Church in Asia to deepen its engagement with indigenous communities as “principal dialogue partners.”
Bishop Tighe calls on Church to embrace Indigenous perspectives and synodality
Bishop Paul Tighe, Secretary of the Vatican Dicastery for Culture and Education, highlights the importance of synodality and the integration of Indigenous knowledge in the Church’s approach to environmental and social issues.
Holy See to COP29: Indifference is an accomplice to injustice
Addressing COP29 on behalf of Pope Francis and the Holy See, Cardinal Pietro Parolin urges urgent climate action, linking environmental protection to peace, justice, and global solidarity, and warning that indifference enables injustice.
Pope: ‘Helping the poor is offering witness to God’s mercy’
Pope Francis praises a French Catholic charitable organization based in Lyon involved in assisting the homeless, saying their mission embodies God's Gospel of love and mercy towards the suffering.
Pope sends letter to participants at safeguarding conference
More than 20 countries across Europe have come together in Rome to participate in a conference dedicated to the Church’s ongoing efforts to protect the most vulnerable.
Catholic University in Erbil empowers survivors of ISIS
Founded in 2015, the Catholic University in Erbil, located in the Kurdistan region of northern Iraq, offers education, scholarships and support to the Iraqi minority groups that suffered under ISIS.
Pope Francis prays for peace in countries battered by war
At the conclusion of his General Audience, Pope Francis remembers nations suffering from war, especially in 'martyred' Ukraine, the Holy Land, and Myanmar.
Pope at Audience: Mary takes us by hand to Jesus
During his weekly General Audience in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis reflects on devotion to the Blessed Mother, and reminds faithful she takes us by the hand to her Son, and enables us to see Him.
Extreme climate change worsening plight of refugees
Global humanitarian agencies release a report in conjunction with the COP29 Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, warning that people forced to flee wars and persecution often end up in lands worst affected by extreme climate change leaving no place to escape.
Dennis Kuruppassery new Auxiliary Bishop of Kannur
Dennis Kuruppassery is consecrated as the Auxiliary Bishop of Kannur at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Kannur, South India.
Holy See diplomacy: 'A field hospital amid a battle'
In a lecture at Lublin Catholic University, the Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, outlines the Holy See's diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts, promote religious freedom and human rights, assist migrants, care for the common home, and counter harmful ideologies and the "throwaway culture.”
Archbishop Welby resigns after publication of sex abuse report
The Archbishop of Canterbury resigns following the publication of an independent review and mounting pressure to stand down after his handling of an abuse scandal.
World Fisheries Day: ‘Christians cannot look the other way’
With over 58 million people working in the fishing sector, Cardinal Michael Czerny releases a message for World Fisheries Day, warning against the aggressive economic model that has harmed the environment.
