Vatican News
'Every 4 minutes, a child is killed by an act of violence'
The UN Children's Fund, UNICEF, decries that millions of children are suffering violence globally each year, and sounds the alarm that every four minutes, somewhere in the world, a child is killed by an act of violence.
Thailand's interfaith humanitarian network reaffirms mission of altruism
Catholic representatives have joined the Humanitarian Aid Network Council, an initiative launched by the Central Islamic Council of Thailand (Chularatchamontri), in an effort to promote a sustainable future and support humanitarian initiatives.
Pope Francis adds a Cardinal to the Consistory, Archbishop Battaglia of Naples
‘Don Mimmo’, as he is known, joins the list of cardinals who will receive the red hat on 7 December next. Born in Calabria and Archbishop of Naples, Italy, since 2020, he is well known for his outreach assisting those in need. The number of new cardinals thus returns to 21 following the request not to be made a cardinal by Bishop Syukur of Indonesia.
Lebanese Patriarch: ‘Everyone is a loser’ in Middle East war
Patriarch Bechara Boutrous Ra’i, the head of Lebanon’s Maronite Catholic Church, renews his appeal for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East.
Gudziak: Catholic communications called to spread the Good News
In an interview with Vatican News, Metropolitan Archbishop Borys Gudziak speaks about the aim of Catholic communications; the necessity of speaking the truth in the midst of disinformation; and the importance of solidarity with those who suffer injustice.
Church in Spain on the frontline of relief efforts in DANA-hit Valencia
As the death toll of the devastating floods that hit the Valencia region last week continues to rise, with 217 dead and many more feared missing, the Catholic Church in Spain intensifies its relief efforts for the thousands of people who have been left without access to basic necessities.
Banning of UNRWA decried as decision with ‘unimaginable’ consequences
On Monday 28 October the Israeli parliament passed two laws regariding UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees. The first bans UNRWA from its territory and the second prohibits Israeli officials from working with the Agency. Jonathan Fowler, spokesman for the UN relief and development agency, underscores the possible drastic humanitarian consequences.
Faith and Action: Upcoming symposium against conflict-related sexual violence
The British Embassy to the Holy See and the Jesuit Refugee Service prepare to host a symposium to discuss the global crisis of conflict-related sexual violence and how to tackle it through education and faith-driven advocacy.
Pope: The Church is a field hospital
Pope Francis thanks those participating in the Third Meeting of Field Hospital Churches for their work to help the poor and marginalised, and encourages them to renew their commitment in three key areas.
Thailand ends statelessness for nearly half a million people
Thailand sets a global example to eradicate statelessness by committing to residency and nationality for nearly 335,000 longtime residents and almost 142,000 of their children born in Thailand.
Pope prays for Cardinals and Bishops who died in the past year
Pope Francis offers the Holy Mass for the Cardinals and Bishops who have died in the course of the past twelve months, reminding us that our remembrance of them becomes a prayer of intercession on their behalf.
UNICEF says killing of children in Gaza must stop
The UN children’s agency says 50 children have been killed in Israeli attacks over a 48-hour period.
Estonia celebrates 100 year legacy of fidelity to Catholic faith
To mark the centenary of the establishment of the country’s Apostolic Administration, the Pope sends a message praising the “small yet vibrant Church” in Estonia.
Pope Francis: ‘May dialogue replace weapons’
Pope Francis reiterates his appeal for mediated solutions to the wars afflicting the planet and urges the faithful to contribute to helping those affected by devastating floods-in Spain's eastern Valencia region.
Pope at the Angelus: The source of everything is love
During his Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis stresses that exterior practices do not matter, but rather how we love one another.
Spanish troops mobilized after the deadliest floods
Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has ordered the country’s largest-ever peacetime military deployment to help deal with massive flooding. Another 5,000 troops have been drafted to deal with the aftermath of a tragedy that officials say killed at least 211 people in eastern, southern, and central regions.
Botswana: Shock election results end governing party's 6-decade rule
The people of Botswana vote to replace the party which has governed the southern African nation since from Britain almost 60 years ago.
Dozens killed in airstrikes across Gaza
At least 30 Palestinians are killed across Gaza, as the UN restarts its polio vaccination campaign.
Pope offers Mass for All Souls’ Day at Rome’s Laurentino Cemetery
On All Souls Day Pope Francis visits the Roman Laurentino Cemetery the third largest cemetery in Rome where he offers Mass and prays for the deceased.
Hundreds die in Spain’s deadliest flooding
Authorities say the death toll from Spain’s worst flooding in recent memory has risen to 205. Residents in the hardest-hit Valencia region have been warned to brace for more rain while an additional 1,000 soldiers mobilized to help with rescue operations.
