Vatican News
Pope Francis expresses his closeness to the people of Mozambique through their Bishops
The Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM), on an “ad Limina Apostolorum” Visit to the Vatican from 23 September to 27 September, were this week received in audience by Pope Francis
Pope elevates Apostolic Administration of Estonia to a Diocese
Pope Francis creates the Diocese of Tallinn, elevating the Apostolic Administration of Estonia to a full-fledged diocese and appointing Bishop Philippe Jourdan as its first Ordinary.
Pope Francis visits Luxembourg 'to spread new humanism'
As Pope Francis visits Luxembourg for the first leg of his 46th Apostolic Journey abroad, Fr. Jean Ehret tells Vatican News that the Pope's visit is a welcome display of his mission to spread a ‘new humanism’ across Europe.
Pope: Luxembourg can be a model of cooperation on behalf of peace
In the first official speech of his eight-hour visit to Luxembourg, Pope Francis highlights the crucial role of the small nation at the heart of Europe in fostering European unity and peace, and decries resurgent nationalism and wars.
Japanese Bishops push for death penalty abolition after acquittal of death row inmate
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Japan has renewed its call for the abolition of the death penalty following the acquittal of Iwao Hakamada, the world’s longest-serving death row inmate.
Pope: JPII 'still a source of inspiration for today's restless world'
Pope Francis pens the preface to a new book entitled "The Goal is Happiness," published by Italian publisher, Edizioni Ares. The collection of mostly unpublished texts by Karol Wojtyła, curated by Marina Olmo in collaboration with the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, contains 366 reflections on faith and other topics written by Wojtyła before being elected Pope.
Pope departs on Apostolic Journey to Luxembourg and Belgium
Pope Francis sets off on his Apostolic Visit to Luxembourg and Belgium after meeting at his Vatican residence with several people who sleep rough near St. Peter’s Square.
Pope’s Belgium visit to be a moment for ‘listening and encounter'
Fr Tommy Scholtes, spokesperson for the Belgian Bishops’ conference, says that the Pope’s upcoming visit to the country will be an opportunity for him to "dialogue, listen and respond".
Pope entrusts visit to Luxembourg and Belgium to Our Lady
Pope Francis makes his customary visit to the ancient icon of 'Maria Salus Populi Romani' ahead of his Apostolic Journey to Luxembourg and Belgium.
Road to Rome: A pilgrimage on the Southern Via Francigena
The Via Francigena, a cultural pilgrimage route stretching from Canterbury to southern Italy, is preparing for the Jubilee with international participation and offers rich natural, cultural, and spiritual experiences.
Celebrating Caritas Nigeria Day 2024
The 2024 Caritas Nigeria Day has been commemorated this week at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), Durumi Abuja. It was a day of gratitude for the Catholic Secretariat, particularly the staff and management of the local Church’s humanitarian arm- Caritas Nigeria.
Saudi Arabia: Vatican Library at Islamic Arts Biennale in Jedda
From January 25 to May 24, 2025, various works from the Vatican Library’s collections will be featured in the AlMadar section of the Islamic Arts Biennale, held at the Hajj terminal of King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. This architectural landmark is significant for Muslims worldwide, as it welcomes millions of travelers heading to Mecca each year.
Cardinal Parolin: Pope will urge Europe to rediscover foundational values
As Pope Francis prepares to depart for Luxembourg and Belgium, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin says the Apostolic Journey will bring the light of courage and hope to Europe, along with an invitation to “rediscover its roots.”
Church in Tamil Nadu advances interreligious dialogue in southern India
The Archdiocese of Madras-Mylapore held a two-day Interreligious Dialogue (IRD) workshop aimed at fostering understanding and cooperation among various faith communities across India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu.
Church in Thailand launches ‘Heart to Heart Mission’ for disaster-hit diocese
The Catholic Church in Thailand has launched a fundraising campaign to aid the Diocese of Chiang Rai, which has been severely devastated by recent natural disasters.
Pope to Economy of Francesco: Love will change the economy, not power'
Pope Francis urges young people of the Economy of Francesco to transform the economy through love, witness, and hope, rather than through power or wealth.
Pope prays for victims of Iran mining disaster
Pope Francis expresses his condolences and offers prayers for victims after an explosion in a coal mine in northeast Iran that left at least fifty people dead.
Pope: Situation in Lebanon 'unacceptable,' escalation must be avoided
Pope Francis makes a heartfelt appeal against escalation in Lebanon, calling the volatile situation 'unacceptable' and praying for all who are suffering from war.
Pope at Audience: Against the devil's deception, Jesus protects us
During his weekly General Audience Wednesday morning, Pope Francis continues his catechesis series on the Holy Spirit and reminds that despite Satan's attempts to distract and tempt us, the Lord enables us to free ourselves of his trickery and deception.
