Vatican News
Archbishop Shevchuk: 'Don't forget Ukraine!'
The Major Archbishop of Kyiv-Halych urges Catholics in Europe and around the world not to forget the ongoing suffering of the people of Ukraine, while expressing gratitude for the support and solidarity offered so far. The Head of the Greek Catholic Church in Ukraine speaks to Vatican media about the longing for peace of the Ukrainian people after two years of war, and the Church’s efforts to offer material and pastoral support to them.
Pope Francis close to families and victims of deadly Valencia fire
Pope Francis says he is praying for victims and all those affected by a blaze in two residential towers in the eastern city of Valencia, where four people are confirmed dead and many others are still missing.
Israel to send mission to Gaza ceasefire talks in France
The Israeli Prime Minister has revealed his post-war strategy for Gaza, the first since the Israel-Hamas conflict erupted in October last year.
Haiti: Ramped-up international security force to tackle gang violence
Canada, Benin, France and Jamaica have offered support to a U.N.-backed international security force aimed at tackling rampant gang violence in Haiti. The initiative follows a meeting in Brazil co-hosted by the United States.
Cardinal Cantalamessa's first Lenten sermon: Jesus is both Word and Sacrament
Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa, the Preacher of the Papal Household, delivers his first Lenten homily to the Roman Curia.
Knights of Columbus: Ukrainians ‘a nation of heroes’, need our help
As Russia’s war in Ukraine enters its third year, Patrick Kelly, the Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, praises the heroism of the Ukrainian people and details the humanitarian assistance his organization continues to provide to refugees and people in need.
Andrea Tornielli's 'Life of Jesus' book 'experiences' the Gospel to encounter Christ
This Lent, readers can 'experience' in a new way the Gospels through Andrea Tornielli's latest book 'The Life of Jesus,' featuring Pope Francis' introduction, which was presented in a Loyola Press - organized Lenten webinar with the author and Sr. Bernadette Reis.
Pope Francis’ tireless prayer for peace for “martyred Ukraine”
Pope Francis has never tired of lifting his prayers and launching appeals for peace in Ukraine over the past two years as the nation is trapped in the "madness" of war.
Free online course "Toward a Constitutively Synodal Church"
The third edition of a free, online course entitled “Toward a Constitutively Synodal Church” begins on March 2, and seeks to train pastoral workers, religious men and women, and bishops in light of the Synod on synodality.
Venezuela: 23 miners die in a mine collapse
Twenty three miners are confirmed dead, but dozens more could have perished in an open pit gold mine collapse in the jungles of central Venezuela.
Canadian Christians call for prayer and action for peace in Ukraine
Canada’s major Christian churches and ecclesial communities issue “A Canadian Pastoral Letter” urging Christians and all people of good will to join in united prayer and action for peace in Ukraine.
Papal Basilicas launch ‘From Tourist to Pilgrim’ minisite as Jubilee guide
The four Papal Basilicas and the Dicastery for Communication team up to launch a new minisite to serve as a spiritual and artistic guide to the Basilicas and help the faithful turn “From Tourist to Pilgrim”.
Australian bishop Christopher Saunders charged with 19 sexual offences
Following the arrest of Bishop emeritus Christopher Saunders, the President of the Australian Bishops Conference describes the ongoing investigation as “right and proper, and indeed necessary.”
Faith leaders commit to peace at Tokyo Roundtables
While war plagues the planet, faith leaders gather and declare shared commitment to peace at the second “Beyond War and Toward Reconciliation: Multi-Religious Peace Roundtables” in Tokyo, organized by Religions for Peace International and Religions for Peace Japan, in partnership with the United Nations Alliance on Civilizations (UNAOC).
“God walks with his people”: Theme for World Refugee Day 2024 announced
The Vatican announces the theme for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Since 1914, the World Day has offered Catholics an opportunity to remember and pray for those displaced by conflict, persecution, and economic difficulties.
Archbishop of Lviv: We fight not with rifles but with the Rosary
Two years on from Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Vatican Media speaks with Archbishop Mieczysław Mokrzycki, Metropolitan of Lviv of the Latins.
Ukrainian volunteer: 'We do everything to make sure that life wins'
In an interview with Vatican News, a young woman from Kherson recounts her and many of her compatriots' choice to dedicate themselves to helping soldiers on the front lines in this time of war, and explains that volunteering is a relatively new phenomenon for Ukrainians, developed especially in the last two years.
UN concerned about the absence of conducive environment for South Sudan’s Dec. 2024 elections.
As South Sudan prepares for its first-ever national elections in December 2024, significant con¬cerns exist.
Athletica Vaticana and the inclusive power of sport
The US Special Advisor on Disability, Sara Minkara, meets with the Vatican Athletics team to discuss disability, inclusion, and the power of sport to transform lives.
Doctrine of Faith reviews Rupnik case documentation as investigation continues
The Holy See Press Office offers an update on the ongoing investigation by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith into allegations against Fr. Marko Rupnik, the former Jesuit whom several religious sisters have accused of psychological and sexual abuse.
