Vatican News
Pathways to inclusive education: A call for humanity-centered learning
The Pontifical Urbaniana University in Rome hosts an international conference on Refugee and Migrant Education to discuss educational projects and practices that aim to empower and integrate migrant and refugee students, and ultimately build a more inclusive society.
Catholics and Jews discuss Ten Commandments in Rome
The Pontifical University of the Holy Cross holds a multi-day course dedicated to the Christian and Jewish perspectives on the Ten Commandments, seeking to foster a deeper understanding of shared values.
Pope to volunteers and homeless: ‘We are all givers and receivers’
In a meeting with the Viennese “Begegnung im Zentrum” group, the Pope challenged them to enrich each other through “a simple smile, gesture of friendship or a fraternal look.”
Religious sisters cultivate hope for Creation
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth celebrated the Season of Creation across countries as part of their efforts to foster sustainability, conservation, and ecological stewardship.
Faith leaders in Pakistan call for urgent action on Lahore’s air pollution
Faith communities in Pakistan have joined forces to address the city’s severe air pollution problem as it ranks among the most polluted worldwide.
Church in India equips communicators to harness digital tools for mission
A two-day Catholic social communications training in India has sought to empower diocesan teams in Bihar state to harness digital platforms for evangelization.
Philippine bishop: Haiyan anniversary ‘reminds us of our true mission’
Bishop Crispin Varquez of the central Philippine Diocese of Borongan has invited the public to reflect on “the journey we have traveled together,” as the nation marks the 11th anniversary of Super Typhoon Yolanda (international name: Haiyan).
Catholic Members of Parliament challenged to promote peace and unity in Zambia
Speaking to Catholic Members of Parliament and staff during a Mass organised for him to share with Zambia’s Catholic parliamentarians the message of the Synod on Synodality, Fr. Cletus Mwiila, challenged the Zambian lawmakers to embrace Servant leadership, peacebuilding, preach love and unity in the nation regardless of the fact that they belong to different political parties.
Israeli professor reflects on "Generals’ Plan" to clear northern Gaza
Idan Landau, professor of linguistics at Tel Aviv University, comments on the “Generals' Plan”, a siege and forced evacuation strategy for northern Gaza devised by Israel, which also raises concerns about the fate of the Christian community sheltering in the Holy Family parish.
Uniservitate projects helping refugees with skills and integration
On the sidelines of the Uniservitate Global Symposium, a Catholic Higher Education expert of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops and a collaborator in one of the Uniservitate award-winning projects, tell Vatican News how the projects are helping refugee children and university students around the globe.
Priests in Pakistan seek to build communion through spiritual conversation
The Archdiocese of Lahore in Pakistan has brought together its priests for a day of prayer and reflection on fostering “Communion Among Priests.”
Patriarch Pizzaballa: Peace for Jerusalem is peace for entire world
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, sends a message to participants in a conference at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Poland, and invites all people to pray for peace in the Holy Land.
UNICEF, WHO finish polio vaccine effort in Gaza
After delays due to Israeli air strikes, UNICEF and WHO complete the second stage of their polio vaccine campaign, resulting in 550,000 immunizations across the Gaza Strip.
Cardinal Parolin offers best wishes to Trump on election victory
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event at the Gregorian University, Cardinal Secretary of State expresses his hope that US President-elect Trump will govern with wisdom, “because this is the principal virtue of leaders according to the Bible.”
Pope to seminarians: 'A priest not close to his bishop is lame'
Pope Francis challenged seminarians and clergy from Toledo, Spain to foster closeness with God, their bishops, their fellow priests, and the People of God.
Pope to religious sisters: ‘A sad saint is a sad kind of saint’
Pope Francis urges all nuns and priests to appreciate the many graces they enjoy as part of religious communities, as he meets with the Augustinian Sisters of Talavera de la Reina in Spain.
Pope thanks Italian militaries for aiding in humanitarian emergencies
Addressing some 400 militaries of the Italian Army’s logistic corps, Pope Francis highlights their dedicated work also in humanitarian emergencies, which embodies Christ’s mission of service to the needy and the courage of their patron Saint Christopher.
Minor Basilica in Mokama becomes a Catholic heritage
The Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Divine Grace in Mokama stands as a heritage landmark for Catholics in the Indian state of Bihar.
Archbishop Broglio: US Bishops pray for unity and all elected leaders
As US news outlets call the American presidential election in favor of Donald Trump, Archbishop Timothy Broglio, president of the US Catholic Bishops' Conference, speaks to Vatican News about the US Bishops' desire to uphold the dignity of the human person, especially the most vulnerable, the unborn, the poor, and migrants.
The Catholic University of Angola launches courses on the Theology of Pilgrimage
The university is launching two courses on the Theology of Pilgrimage for the current academic year as popular piety and pilgrimages especially to Marian Shrines grows in the country
