Vatican News
El Salvador's president wins re-election with landslide victory
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, who has vigorously tackled organized crime, has been re-elected by a landslide majority.
King Charles diagnosed with cancer
Britain’s King Charles, who is 75, has been diagnosed with cancer and has stepped back from his public engagements while he undergoes treatment.
Syrians still living in fear of another earthquake and in need of aid
A year after the devastating earthquake that hit Türkiye and north Syria on 5-6 February, Blue Marist Brother Georges Sabé speaks to Vatican News’ about the trauma still affecting the Syrian population, in dire need of humanitarian aid, and of the Marists’ efforts to restore hope amid hardships compounded by 13 years of war and sanctions.
UNRWA: ‘Funding suspension will leave 2 million Palestinians without aid’
As the UN investigates allegations that several UNRWA staff members were involved in Hamas’ attack on Israel on October 7, the Palestinian aid agency’s representative in Europe says funding suspensions will soon leave millions of people without life-saving aid.
Nigeria's Catholic Knighthoods hold first-ever national Joint All Catholic Knights Summit.
Bishop John Ebebe Ayah of Uyo Diocese and Episcopal Chairperson of the Catholic Laity in Nigeria has urged Nigeria's various orders of Catholic Knighthoods to prioritise the Gospel of Christ by how they live.
Clergy conference kicks off in Rome
A conference on the ongoing formation of priests - involving prayer, presentations, and small synod-style listening groups - is underway in the Vatican.
Youths gather in Rome to reaffirm commitment on human trafficking
As the Church prepares to mark the tenth International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking, on Thursday, some 50 young people from across the world are gathered in Rome to attend a special training course on trafficking.
Second group of Gaza children arrive in Italy for medical treatment
The Italian military hospital ship “Vulcano” docks at Italy’s La Spezia port carrying a second group of injured and sick children from Gaza. The Vicar of the Custody of the Holy Land expresses joy for the implementation of the important project and grief for the suffering of the little ones.
Pope congratulates Zayed Award winners, praises human fraternity
In a video message sent to the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity ceremony in Abu Dhabi, Pope Francis encourages everyone to promote a culture of peace and dialogue.
Delegation of Islamic scholars receives warm welcome in Assisi
A delegation of scholars from Hawzah Ilmiyyah, in Iran, conclude their visit to the Sacred Convent of St. Francis of Assisi in central Italy at the invitation of Franciscans.
Senegal’s Archbishop of Dakar saddened by postponed presidential election.
The Archbishop of Dakar: “I am just as disturbed as all Senegalese about the vote postponement.”
Pope Francis mourns former director of Vatican Museums
Pope Francis expresses his condolences upon the death of Antonio Paolucci, the former director of the Vatican Museums and a leading art historian.
Church in Germany concerned about rise of xenophobic and anti-Semitic parties
Amid increasing concerns over rising support for xenophobic and anti-Semitic groups among the German electorate, Catholic leaders in Germany reaffirm that their ideology is incompatible with the Christian and democratic values.
DRC: Celebration of World Day for Consecrated Life in Kinshasa.
The ongoing search for God is at the heart of consecrated life. This was the reminder given to consecrated persons on Friday, 2 February 2024, World Day of Consecrated Life, in the Cathedral of Notre Dame du Congo, by the Archbishop of Kinshasa, Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo.
Paris Archbishop unveils celebrations for Notre Dame Cathedral reopening
Archbishop Laurent Ulrich of Paris presents several initiatives for the reopening of the Cathedral of Notre Dame on December 8, 2024, including an inaugural triduum and an octave of prayer.
Zayed Award winners and judges share joy and gratitude
Representatives of the two Indonesian organizations that won the 2024 Zayed Award tell Vatican News that the honour provides a renewed impulse to persevere in interreligious dialogue and support others.
Half a million Indian Catholics sign living conditions petition
The “Survival Journey” petition, organised by Kerala’s Catholic Congress, calls attention to a number of issues affecting the local population, from wild animal attacks to unemployment.
Pope Francis telephones Sister Paësie in Haiti
Pope Francis phones Sister Paësie, a nun and 'mother' to 2,500 Haitian children, both to enquire about the situation in Haiti and to express his support for her work on behalf of the poorest children.
Britain and USA target more Houthi positions
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have promised to retaliate after British and American air strikes overnight.
