Vatican News
Pope calls for 7th October to be day of prayer and fasting for peace
Pope Francis says that “in this dramatic hour of our history, while the winds of war and the fires of violence continue to devastate entire peoples and nations,” the Christian community is reminded of its call to "put itself at the service of humanity".
Pope Francis: Courageous dialogue need to overcome hatred war
Pope Francis pens the preface to Andrea Riccardi’s new book 'Words of Peace,' which compiles speeches delivered by the founder of the Community of Sant'Egidio on the occasion of their annual event organized after the great Interreligious Peace Meeting in the Spirit of Assisi initiated by Saint Pope John Paul II in 1986.
Custody of Holy Land: ‘Pray for us and all innocent people suffering in absurd war'
Speaking to Vatican News, the Vicar of the Custody of the Holy land launches an appeal for prayers as millions of innocent people in the Holy Land fear for their lives and those of their loved ones in an escalating conflict.
Pope Francis at Vigil: We are here as beggars of God’s mercy
Pope Francis leads Synod members and participants in a penitential service, expressing shame for our sins and seeking forgiveness from God and those we have harmed.
Mexico's first female President takes office
Mexico today inaugurates its first woman President, whose political party has control of the Country`s Congress. Amongst the challenges she is called to tackle is the growing power and violence of the drug cartels.
Remembering the 2013 shipwreck: A call to protect migrants
"Save the Children" marks the 11th anniversary of the October 3, 2013, migrant shipwreck near Lampedusa, highlighting the loss of more than 30,000 lives since that tragic day when a boat sank just half a mile from the Sicilian coast, claiming the lives of 368 people, including children, boys and girls, and pregnant women.
'Ageing with Dignity': Elderly to outnumber youth by 2030
The fastest growing age group in Europe is 65 years or older. The theme for this year’s International Day for Older Persons is focused on providing better care and support systems for the elderly.
Council of Europe awards Venezuelan leader María Corina Machado
The Council of Europe awards its twelfth Václav Havel Human Rights Prize honouring “exceptional civil society action in defence of human rights” to the Venezuelan opposition leader and human rights advocate María Corina Machado.
UNICEF: 300,000 children displaced so far by war in Lebanon
As Israel begins its targeted ground raids in Lebanon against Hezbollah’s strongholds, marking a further escalation of hostilities and of the humanitarian crisis in the region, UNICEF is urgently appealing to the international community to mobilize humanitarian support and ensure that supply routes into Lebanon remain open, allowing for the rapid and safe delivery of essential supplies to children in need.
Cardinal Parolin commemorates 60th anniversary of Holy See at UN
The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, celebrates Mass in New York City's Holy Family Church in Midtown on the 60th anniversary of the Holy See's presence as an Observer State at the United Nations.
Refugee students arrive in Italy to continue their studies
65 students from African states plagued by conflict are in Italy to pursue graduate degrees, thanks to a "Humanitarian Corridors" project for university students.
Synod Retreat Meditation: 'Resurrection & Breakfast Conversation'
As the Synod Retreat opened on Monday morning, Dominican Friar and former Master of the Order of Preachers, Father Timothy Radcliffe, offers a reflection on 'The Resurrection and Breakfast Conversation' to those who will participate in the Second Session of the XVI General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, set to begin on Wednesday, 2 October.
Synod Retreat Meditation: 'To you, silence is praise'
At Morning Prayer on the second day of the Synod Retreat, Mother Maria Ignazia Angelini offers a reflection on "'To you, silence is praise:' Gentleness and severity of the synodal path."
Laudato Si’ Movement in Nigeria calls for urgent action on Fossil Fuels
The Laudato Si’ Movement of Nigeria (LSM - Nigeria) has expressed deep concern over the Nigerian Government’s continued inaction on the urgent issue of fossil fuel dependency
Synod Retreat Meditation: 'Resurrection Fishing'
As the Synod Retreat continues on Tuesday morning, Dominican Friar and former Master of the Order of Preachers, Father Timothy Radcliffe, offered a reflection on "Resurrection Fishing" to those who will participate in the Second Session of the XVI General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, set to begin on Wednesday, 2 October.
Synod Retreat - Day 1: Homily by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe
Full text of the homily of Archbishop Timothy Costelloe, SDB, of Perth, during Mass for the Memorial of Saint Jerome on the first day of the Synod Retreat.
Synod Retreat - Day 1: Reflection at Morning Prayer
At Morning Prayer on the first day of the Synod Retreat, Mother Maria Ignazia Angelini offers a reflection on "How to be a Synodal Church in Mission?: Thirst for God, hidden source of synodal dialogues".
Vatican orders Apostolic Visitation to Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter
The Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life announces an information visit to the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter to learn more about this society of “Pontifical Right” in order to offer it “the most appropriate support in its journey of following Christ.”
Cardinal Grech: Prayer and entrustment to Mary at heart of Synod Retreat
In the first of two days of retreat before the formal opening of the General Assembly of the Synod, Cardinal Mario Grech invites participants to strip themselves of preconceived “approaches and schemes” and instead entrust Second Session to Mary, the model of listening.
Music for migrants: A Mediterranean Requiem Mass
An upcoming concert in Milan, Italy, will pay tribute to the tens of thousands of migrants who died in the Mediterranean. Featuring instruments made from the wood of migrant boats, and a symbolic arrangement of Mozart’s Requiem, the concert highlights the themes of loss, transformation, and of hope.
