Vatican News
Fire destroys one of Chile’s oldest churches
A devastating fire has consumed the historic San Francisco Church in Chile, a 17th-century landmark. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, which, fortunately, resulted in no casualties.
Pope's liturgical celebrations in November and early December
Pope Francis will preside at five Masses during the period from November to mid-December, according to the schedule released by the Office for the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff.
Hong Kong ecumenical prayer urges Christians to address escalating ecological crisis
Catholic and Protestant leaders in Hong Kong recently held an ecumenical prayer gathering to call for collaborative action among Christians in addressing the escalating ecological crisis.
Seoul Archbishop expresses concern as North Korea severs all communication with South
Archbishop Peter Soon-taick Chung of Seoul has voiced deep concern over the growing divide between North and South Korea, warning that hope for reunification is rapidly fading among younger generations.
Israel continues offensive in southern Lebanon
At least 15 people have been killed by Israeli airstrikes in different parts of Lebanon as Israel continues its offensive against Hezbollah.
Pope: Respect UN peacekeepers in Lebanon
After the Israeli army fires at UN peacekeeping forces in southern Lebanon, the Pope calls for the troops to be respected.
Zambia: Sancta Maria College of Nursing and Midwifery celebrates first graduation ceremony
Sancta Maria College of Nursing and Midwifery of Lukulu in the Western Province of Zamby recently marked a significant milestone with its inaugural graduation ceremony, where 26 nursing students received diplomas in nursing and midwifery
Pope at Angelus: True wealth lies in being loved by God
At the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis reflects on the Gospel account of the rich young man who asked Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life.
Widespread condemnation of Israeli airstrikes on UN in Lebanon
World leaders condemn attacks on United Nations peacekeepers by Israeli forces in southern Lebanon, after a second incident within a two-day period.
Ukraine's President expresses hope for an end to the war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed hope that the war with Russia will end next year. He made the comments in Berlin, Germany’s capital, where he arrived after talks in the Vatican with Pope Francis. Yet the end of the armed conflict still seems far away, with new clashes reported on Saturday.
ACN ramping up its aid to Church in Lebanon
As the war between Israel and Hezbollah continues to escalate in Lebanon, the Pontifical Foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) announces an emergency campaign to raise at least 1 million US dollars to help the Lebanese Church cope with the deepening humanitarian crisis in the country.
Prisoners’ Sunday: Offering retreats for rehabilitation
October 13 marks Prisoners' Sunday. For the Jesuit Institute in England and Wales, the mission of Prisoners’ Sunday extends far beyond this one day. Through the retreats they offer for prisoners and staff, they accompany the men and women in prisons as often as possible.
Pope to Cardinals-elect: Keep your eyes raised, your hands joined, your feet bare
Ahead of the Consistory that will raise them to the dignity of the Cardinalate, Pope Francis writes to the new Cardinals-elect, inviting them to embody three attitudes that characterised Saint John of the Cross: eyes raised, hands joined, feet bare.
Greenaccord's global dialogue on climate challenges and solutions
The Greenaccord International Conference in Rome brings together journalists from around the world to address climate change challenges and emphasise the urgent need for a united vision to safeguard the environment for future generations.
Pope: 'Aparecida’s message is about harmony'
Pope Francis sends a video message to the people of Brazil on the occasion feast of Our Lady of Aparecida, and encourages them to heed the Virgin's message of harmony with humanity and creation.
Pope Francis: Christian Unity is a journey of synodality and witness
Christian leaders of different denominations join Pope Francis on Friday evening in the Vatican’s Protomartyrs Square to celebrate an ecumenical vigil together with thousands of believers from around the world, marking the anniversary of the Second Vatican Council and the start of a new ecumenical era.
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to anti-nuclear group Nihon Hidankyo
The Norwegian Nobel Committee in Oslo awards the 2024 Peace Prize to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization of atomic bomb survivors, for its activism against nuclear
Synod Briefing - Day 9: Care of relationships
Friday's Synod Press Briefing was presented, as usual by the president of the Commission for Information, Dr Paolo Ruffini, assisted by Dr Sheila Pires, the secretary of the Commission. Guests for the briefing included Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark, USA; Dr Giuseppina De Simone, a witness of the synodal process from Europe; and Bishop Shane Mackinlay of Sandhurst, Australia.
How journalism in India is adapting to fight for the environment
Journalist Keya Acharya, speaking at the Greenaccord Forum, highlights the challenges and hopes for environmental journalism in India, emphasizing the need for greater commitment to addressing climate change.
Israel launches deadliest attack on Beirut in over a year of war
At least 22 people are killed and dozens more injured in Israel‘s deadliest attack on central Beirut in over a year of war.
