Vatican News
World Day of the Poor: Pope Francis organises lunch with 1300 poor people
As has become customary, Pope Francis will celebrate World Day of the Poor with some of the poor people of Rome, who will join him for lunch after he has presided over mass.
Pope expands Vatican Archives and Library
Pope Francis issues a decree to expand the Vatican Apostolic Archive and the Apostolic Library reaffirming the Church’s dedication to preserving its historical documents and making them accessible to the global cultural community.
Pope Francis remembers St Bernard of Aosta, saint of the Alps
In a meeting with members of his Diocese and the order of Canons dedicated to him, Pope Francis discusses the legacy of St Bernard of Aosta, the patron saint of mountaineers, travellers, and all those who live in the Alps.
AI offers pilgrims and visitors enhanced experience of St. Peter's Basilica
A partnership between the Vatican and Microsoft gives life to a new digital portal that aims to bring St. Peter’s Basilica closer to the global audience and enhance the experience of pilgrims and visitors.
COP29: Climate change affecting vital water cycle of the planet
Ahead of COP29 Vatican News speaks to UNESCO water expert Professor Mariele Evers of the University of Bonn, about how climate change is changing water patterns in the planet resulting in more frequent and severe floods or droughts affecting the livelihoods of millions of people.
Free medical care for the vulnerable under the colonnade of St Peter's Square
In preparation for the World Day of the Poor, the healthcare facility linked to the Dicastery for the Service of Charity is offering free consultations, medication, and assistance to those in need from 8am to 5pm daily.
US Catholic Bishops meet to discuss migration and budget
On the docket for their 2025 Plenary Assembly are migration, the USCCB budget, the National Eucharistic Congress, and the causes of beatification and canonization for two people.
Lebanon ceasefire efforts underway
As the war in the Holy Land continues, the Israeli Foreign Minister says that diplomatic efforts to broker a ceasefire in Lebanon are making progress.
Poppy Day: Remembering the past but hoping for peace in the future
Each year, on the 11th of November, Armistice Day is celebrated in countries across the world. Accompanied by the symbol of the resilient field flower, the poppy takes on a new meaning of hope each year, as global warfare changes and expands and more lives are lost.
'Dilexit Nos' expands devotion to the Sacred Heart worldwide
Over a thousand faithful in Westerville, Ohio, attend the first congress in the world dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus following the publication of Pope Francis' encyclical "Dilexit Nos".
Pope: ‘Synodality is inseparable from ecumenism’
Welcoming to the Vatican the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church, Pope Francis hails the progress of the ecumenical dialogue between the two Churches, and reiterates that synodality and ecumenism are essential for a stronger Christian witness.
Pope to Fabbrica di San Pietro: Using technology is ‘both a gift and responsibility’
The Vatican's Fabbrica di San Pietro, receives a challenge from Pope Francis: to use modern technology to preserve St. Peter's Basilica in a "proper and constructive way."
Pope to Catholic philanthropists: Keep spreading Jesus' love
Pope Francis thanks the Catholic Philanthropy Network for their efforts, and reminds them that the Lord's love has the ability to transform all things.
Pope: May example of Blessed Fr. Torres Padilla sustain priests in their ministry
During the Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis praises the example of Fr. José Torres Padilla, co-founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Company of the Cross, beatified in Seville, Spain, yesterday by Cardinal Marcello Semeraro.
More than two dozen killed in Gaza air strike
Gaza’s civil defence agency says 25 people have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on a house in Jebalia.
Pope Francis: Dear Poets, Help Us Dream
Below is the letter Pope Francis wrote for the book 'Verses to God: An Anthology of Religious Poetry (published by Crocetti Editore), curated by Davide Brullo, Fr. Antonio Spadaro, and Nicola Crocetti, available in bookstores starting, Tuesday, November 12.
Southern African Bishops call for Mozambican authorities to address election “disgruntlement”
Catholic Bishops of South Africa, Botswana, and Eswatini have written to members of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM), expressing solidarity and prayers with the people of God following post-election unrest in the Southern African nation.
Pope remembers victims of Indonesia volcano, prays for world peace
During the Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis offered his prayers and sympathies with victims of the volcanic eruption in Indonesia, and flood victims in Valencia, Spain. He appealed for dialogue over unrest in Mozambique and an end to bloodshed in Ukraine, Palestine, Israel, Myanmar and Sudan.
Pope at Angelus: Offer tenderness and steer clear of hypocrisy
During his Sunday Angelus address, Pope Francis reiterates the Lord's call to rebuke and avoid hypocrisy, and to instead humbly serve with tenderness.
Priest stabbed during Mass in Singapore
Father Christopher Lee was stabbed in St. Joseph's Church in Upper Bukit Timah, Singapore, during the Saturday evening Mass. His assailant has been arrested and Father Lee is in stable condition.
