Vatican News
Symposium on service-learning in Catholic education to open in Rome
Vatican News speaks to the coordinator of ‘Uniservitate’, which promotes service-learning in Catholic Higher Education, and is organising an upcoming 2-day conference in Rome.
Faith, unity, and action: A call to end conflict-related sexual violence
The British Embassy to the Holy See and the Jesuit Refugee Service host a symposium on tackling conflict-related sexual violence through faith-based education.
Missionary nun killed in Indonesia volcano eruption
Sister Nikolin Padjo, a missionary religious sister serving in Indonesia, was among those killed after the Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano erupted unexpectedly in the early hours of November 3 in Flores.
Pope Francis prays for victims of Serbian train station collapse
In a telegram addressed to Serbian President Aleksander Vučić, Pope Francis says he is praying for victims of an accident at a train station that left 14 people dead.
Voters elect Donald Trump as 47th President of the United States
American voters have reportedly elected Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States, while residents of 10 states were given the choice to restrict or expand access to abortion.
Pope at Audience: As we pray, the Holy Spirit comes to our aid
During his weekly General Audience in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis continues his reflections on the Holy Spirit and marvels how the Spirit operates in our prayer.
Pope Francis entrusts Valencia to Our Lady of Desemparados
During his General Audience, Pope Francis entrusts all those suffering from the tragic storms throughout Spain, and especially in Valencia, to Our Lady of Desemparados and also remembers all those suffering brutality of war.
Pope Francis: Faith is a journey that leads us to God
Pope Francis writes the introduction for his new book entitled “Faith Is A Journey,” released by the Vatican Publishing House (LEV) on November 6, which contains excerpts of several speeches by the Pope about the theological virtue of faith.
Pope Francis: Hope is a gift and duty for every Christian
Pope Francis writes that hope is a gift from God and a task that must be cultivated by all Christians, in the introduction to his new book, "Hope Is A Light In The Night," which collects excerpts from various speeches by the Pope on the theological virtue of hope.
CIDSE at COP29 to bridge ambition and action for climate justice
The international umbrella platform of Catholic social justice organisations is among the several faith-based organizations to attend the upcoming UN summit on climate change in Baku, Azerbaijan, which will also feature the second edition of the "Faith Pavilion" to strengthen the role of religions in addressing climate challenges.
Pope: Reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral prophetic sign from the Lord
In a message delivered on behalf of Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin to French bishops, Pope Francis focuses on the relationship between the Church in France and African Churches, expressing hope for the strengthening of bonds and affirming unity of spirit in Christ.
Pope at Gregorian University: Scholars should be ‘beggars for knowledge'
Pope Francis visits Rome’s recently restructured Gregorian University – which dates back to the 16th century – and reflects on its mission in the world today.
Israeli strikes kill dozens of people in Gaza
At least 30 people are killed by Israeli strikes on Gaza on Tuesday, as the World Health Organization announces a rare transfer of patients out of the enclave, including children with trauma injuries and chronic diseases.
Pope makes home visit to Italian parliamentarian
On his return to the Vatican following a visit to the Pontifical Gregorian University, Pope Francis makes a stop in central Rome to visit Emma Bonino, a former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy and leader of the 'Più Europa' party. She had been hospitalised in mid-October for respiratory problems and recently returned home.
Cardinal Tagle: Placing the heart at the center of the Jubilee
Following the publication of the Pope's new encyclical, ‘Dilexit nos’, the Pro-Prefect for the Dicastery for Evangelization tells Vatican News how the heart of Jesus is an important key to understand Pope Francis’ writings and actions.
Mozambique: Radio Pax - Beira’s Catholic Broadcaster celebrates its 70th anniversary
Founded in 1954 by Mozambique’s first Bishop of Beira, Sebastiao Soares de Resende, Radio Pax—the Catholic diocesan radio station has just celebrated its 70th anniversary.
Redefining alcoholism to remind victims that recovery is possible
Indian journalist and writer Maria Viency Cardozo sheds light on the profound impact of alcoholism on families in Goa, India, and around the world. She offers a message of hope that "recovery is possible, and that families can rebuild their lives even after enduring the worst of alcoholism’s impact.”
From non-Catholic to foundress of Ethiopia's first Catholic convent
With a vision shaped by international exposure and a deep desire to pray in the local language while serving the community, Emahoy Haregeweine believed her vocation extended beyond her personal religious life. She was determined to create a convent that not only embraced local traditions but also answered the call to serve the poor and the needy, making her a trailblazer in Ethiopian Catholic history.
Laudato Si’ Movement in Indonesia expands ground-level advocacy for climate action
The Laudato Si’ Movement in Indonesia (GLSI) has launched a new drive to establish community-based environmental advocacy groups across the country, aimed at empowering on-the-ground activists in local conservation efforts.
Indonesian Catholic youth commission celebrates 1928 ‘Youth Pledge’
The Catholic Church in Indonesia, through the Commission on Youth, has celebrated the 96th anniversary of the Youth Pledge with a Thanksgiving Mass and a discussion dedicated to young Catholic bureaucrats.
