Vatican News
Cardinal Nichols mobilizes Catholics against bill on assisted suicide
As the House of Commons begins to debate a new controversial bill on assisted dying, the head of the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales (CBCEW) issues a Pastoral Letter urging the faithful to lobby MPs to oppose the changes.
Canon Law Society of India holds annual meeting to focus on penal reforms
India's Canon Law Society holds its four-day annual conference in Guwahati with over 130 canon lawyers, priests, and religious sisters, focusing on penal sanctions in the Church.
Diocese of Ruteng emerges as Indonesia’s ‘promised land of vocations’
Indonesia's Diocese of Ruteng, located on the island of Flores, has earned the reputation as the “promised land” of Catholic vocations, according to Bishop Ciprianus Hormat.
Cardinal Zuppi meets Metropolitan Antonij to discuss humanitarian issues
On the second day of his mission to Russia as the Pope's special envoy, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi meets with Metropolitan Antonij of Volokolamsk and the Russian Presidential Commissioner for Children's Rights, Maria Lvova-Belova, in hopes of continuing work to repatriate Ukrainian minors.
Pope at Audience: Faith frees us from thinking everything ends here
During his weekly General Audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis reassures the faithful that the Holy Spirit offers us eternal life and that keeping this in mind, with a steadfast faith, "frees us from the horror of thinking that everything ends here."
Synod Briefing – Day 11: Focus on disabilities, women and climate crisis
At the daily briefing at the Holy See Press Office on the latest Synod developments, journalists learn that the Synod's General Assembly focused on a variety of themes, including the inclusion of people with disabilities, the role of women, and the severity of the climate emergency in Brazil.
Holy See supporting future Convention on crimes against humanity
The Vatican Permanent Observer to the United Nations reaffirms that the Holy See advocates for a legally binding convention on crimes against humanity that respects established international norms, upholds justice principles, and ensures support to victims, while respecting state sovereignty.
Bishop of Kharkiv expresses gratitude to Pope Francis for appeals for peace in Ukraine
Bishop Pavlo Honcharuk of Kharkiv, Ukraine, reflects on Pope Francis' words during his most recent Angelus, and issues an urgent plea as winter approaches, warning that Russian forces are "bombing infrastructure" to ensure that "boilers don’t work, leaving people—elders, children, the young, and even infants—to simply die."
St. Egidio Community brings 51 Syrian refugees to Rome
The Community of St. Egidio has welcomed a group of 51 Syrian refugees to Rome as part of a humanitarian corridor to assist people affected by the ongoing conflict and living in vulnerable housing or refugee camps.
Cardinal Hollerich: Church is rooted in places and cultures
The Synod’s General rapporteur, Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, presents the third part of the Instrumentum laboris, “Places,” as participants begin their reflection on the final module of the General Assembly.
Dramatic Rescue in the Mediterranean: 58 lives saved
Luca Casarini, head of mission for the NGO "Mediterranea Saving Humans" recounts its most recent rescue mission, in which 58 migrants were saved in the Mediterranean.
Assisi: G7 for disability seeks to foster societal inclusion
The G7 summit on inclusion and disability in Assisi has gathered political leaders and people with disabilities to share experiences and foster societal change, which will conclude with the signing of the Solfagnano Charter to be presented to Pope Francis on Thursday.
Religious leaders in Philippines reaffirm commitment to peace and justice
Religious leaders in Mindanao have reaffirmed their commitment to peace and sustainable development during the Mindanao Religious Leaders Conference (MiRLeC), held recently in Davao City.
Singapore's Cardinal Goh urges Catholics to embrace migrants’ contributions
On the heels of Pope Francis' recent Apostolic Journey to Singapore, Cardinal William Goh has echoed the Pope's call for Catholics to welcome the contributions of migrants to society.
Ghana: Major Religious Superiors in "Environmental Prayer Walk" over illegal mining
Ghana's Archdiocese of Accra and the Conference of Major Superiors of Religious Congregations have petitioned the President of the West African country, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, over what they describe as unacceptable mining practices causing havoc to the environment
Synod Briefing – Day 10: Synod focuses on decision-making
Over the weekend, the General Assembly of the Synod of Bishop focuses on decision-making processes, highlighting the need for transparency, accountability, and evaluation.
Bishop Martinelli: 'The Synod shows the way for peaceful coexistence'
Speaking to Vatican News about the spiraling violence in the Middle East, the Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia reiterates the critical contribution religions can make to peaceful co-existence, and says the Synod offers a concrete example of how differences can live together through dialogue and listening to one another.
Cardinal Zuppi visits Moscow as papal envoy to seek peace in Ukraine
Italian Cardinal Matteo Zuppi begins a visit to Moscow as part of the mission entrusted to him by Pope Francis to seek a path to peace in Ukraine and to facilitate the reunification of Ukrainian children with their families and the exchange of prisoners-of-war.
Sisters' mission in Ukraine: Living the charism amid challenges of our time
The Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate are working hard in Ukraine to heal the wounds of war by providing psychological help and offering support to the wives and mothers of the fallen, while caring for children of soldiers who have died.
Religious sisters in Zambia implementing eco-friendly agriculture
In the wake of droughts triggered by climate change in Zambia, the Sisters of the Holy Spirit are implementing an eco-friendly agriculture project aimed at fighting climate change.
