Vatican News
Synod: Two study fora dedicated to role of bishop and people of God
On Wednesday afternoon, from 6:00–7:45 PM, two simultaneous events—hosted by the General Curia of the Jesuits and the Augustinianum—offer theological and pastoral insights into the role of the Bishop and the people of God.
Hurricane Milton set to make landfall near Tampa, Florida
More than a million people in the US state of Florida have been ordered to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall near the US city of Tampa late Wednesday or early Thursday.
Sisters Hospitallers: Learning humanity from the mentally ill
October 10 marks World Mental Health Day. The Superior General of the Sisters Hospitallers reflects on how people with mental health problems have much to teach, especially in humanity, a much-needed virtue in our individualistic world.
UN considers suspending food deliveries to Amhara region of Ethiopia
After five aid workers are killed and eleven kidnapped in Amhara, the UN considers suspending humanitarian efforts there.
Legacy of Pope Pius XII lives on 66 years after his death
About 80% of the Jews in Rome survived the Holocaust due to the Pope’s efforts—more than anywhere else under Nazi occupation. On the 66th anniversary of his death, Vatican News looks back at the Pope's legacy.
Royal-sponsored cremation held for 23 victims of Thailand school bus fire
A solemn atmosphere filled central Thailand on October 8 as thousands gathered to bid farewell to 20 schoolchildren and three teachers who lost their lives in a bus fire last week.
Youth movement in India empowers teens to tackle modern-day challenges
As teens across India face increasing challenges in their social and personal lives, the Young Catholic Students (YCS) movement in Northeast India is stepping up with innovative programs aimed at empowering adolescents.
US Catholic anti-death penalty movement marks 15 years at critical juncture
Catholic Mobilizing Network, the leading Catholic anti-death penalty advocacy organization in the United States, marks 15 years of advancements, and reports on the momentum that can bring an end to capital punishment across the country.
UN: Famine and disease spreading in Sudan
Escalating violence in Sudan is claiming numerous lives, with children particularly at deadly risk from ongoing airstrikes, famine, and severe hunger.
Israel expands ground offensive in Lebanon
The Israeli military says it is expanding its ground offensive against Hezbollah by moving into new areas in southwest Lebanon.
Pope at Audience: The Holy Spirit expands and unites the Church
Pope Francis highlights the Holy Spirit's role in expanding the Church's mission to all peoples while fostering unity from within.
Synod Briefing - Day 6: 62,000 euros collected for Gaza Parish
The press briefing on day 6 of the Synod General Assembly sees the participation of three of the 21 newly elected cardinals and reveals that participants in the assembly have donated the sum of 62,000 euros for the Catholic parish of the Holy Family in Gaza.
Cardinal Ameyu hopeful for lasting peace in South Sudan
South Sudan’s Archbishop of Juba, Cardinal Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla, says the local Church leadership has no problem with the postponed general elections as long as politicians use the two-year extension to prepare conditions for peaceful elections
Bernini’s baldacchino to be unveiled on October 27
After 8 months under scaffolding, Pope Francis will inaugurate the newly refurbished baldacchino with a Mass—also signaling the end of the Synod.
Meet Cardinal-elect Tarcisius Isao Kikuchi of Tokyo
In a wide-ranging interview with Vatican Media, Cardinal-elect Tarcisius Isao Kikuchi of Tokyo, Japan, and President of Caritas Internationalis, discusses the state of the Church, his nomination, and working for peace in the world.
Holy See decries proliferation of illicit drugs and organ trafficking
The Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the United Nations calls for renewed international cooperation to contrast the proliferation of illicit drugs and human organs trafficking, while reiterating the Holy See’s opposition to death penalty to stem crime.
30 years of World Meeting of Families
The Church marks 30 years since the first World Meeting of Families with a mini-documentary celebrating the gatherings under three Popes and looking forward to the next event in 2028.
India: Journeying with Mary towards a Synodal Church
Rosary Church Dockyard in Mumbai celebrates its parish feast with special festivities dedicated to exploring the Pope’s call to become a more synodal Church.
Pope to Jesuits: Roles for women in the Vatican are changing
“La Civiltà Cattolica” publishes the full text of Pope Francis’ encounter with 150 Jesuit confreres from Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands at the Collège Saint-Michel in Brussels. During the meeting, the Pope addresses the role of women in the Church, encourages Jesuits “not to be afraid of anything,” and reiterates the call to welcome and integrate migrants.
