Vatican News
Women of Faith for Peace: United to heal the wounds of war
Women of different faiths hold a meeting as part of the "Women of Faith for Peace" movement in the northern Italian city of Montagnaga, as they work to break down the walls of prejudice and hatred and find new ways to build dialogue in conflict zones.
101 children to sing and play for Pope Francis in Jakarta
For more than a month, 101 children have been rehearsing music to welcome Pope Francis to the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Argentinian missionary prepares to welcome Pope Francis to Vanimo
"Some have been walking for days due to the scarcity of transportation," an Argentinian missionary priest in Vanimo, Papua New Guinea, reveals as he discusses the excitement for Pope Francis' arrival, which will bring about "an explosion of joy."
'A blessing for the Indonesian nation' - Cardinal Suharyo on Pope's visit
As Pope Francis departs on his 45th Apostolic Journey abroad, Cardinal Ignatius Suharyo, the Archbishop of Jakarta, offers his thoughts on the Pope's closeness to Indonesia, in this article published on L'Osservatore Romano.
'A light of hope that brings peace' - Cardinal Ribat on Pope in Papua New Guinea
Cardinal John Ribat, Archbishop of Port Moresby, shares his thoughts on Pope Francis' 45th Apostolic Journey abroad, which takes him to Papua New Guinea on September 6-9.
'Missionaries working to share Gospel teaching' - Bishop Meli on Pope's visit to Vanimo
Ahead of Pope Francis' visit to Vanimo, in Papua New Guinea, on September 8, Bishop Francis Meli of Vanimo praises the ecumenical work of evangelization carried out by Christians in the country.
'Unbreakable bond between faith and culture' - Cardinal Da Silva on Pope in Timor-Leste
Cardinal Virgilio do Carma da Silva, Archbishop of Dili, says Pope Francis' Apostolic Visit to Timor-Leste will bring hope to the Christian faithful and set them on the path to inculturate the Gospel in their society.
Cardinal Goh: Pope's visit to Singapore will foster our communion in faith
As Pope Francis departs on his 45th Apostolic Journey abroad, Cardinal William Goh, Archbishop of Singapore, reflects on the establishment of his Archdiocese in 1972, saying the Pope's visit will lead to deeper unity among Catholics in the country.
Inspiring Indian youth to proclaim Christ on campus
The Kerala Campus Conference was held recently to offer Indian university students a chance to bear witness to their Christian faith, featuring students from across Kerala performing several theatre performances.
Pope Francis offers condolences on the death of Cardinal Parolin’s mother
Pope Francis offers his closeness and prayers to Cardinal Pietro Parolin and his family on the death of their mother, Ada Miotti Parolin, who was 96 years old. The funeral will be held the morning of 3 September in Schiavon in the province of Vicenza.
Pope: We are called to live our faith consistently in prayer and practice
Before leading the Angelus prayer, Pope Francis reflects on the Sunday Gospel and reminds us that our relationship with God goes beyond outward gestures and calls on us to cultivate interior attitudes of charity, love and tenderness.
Pope prays for victims of terror attack in Burkina Faso and for peace, worldwide
Pope Francis condemns violence in Burkina Faso and the Middle East, urges environmental action, and seeks prayers for his upcoming trip to Asia, before celebrating the beatification of a Slovak martyr.
Pope Francis entrusts his 45th Apostolic Journey to Mary, Salus Populi Romani
Pope Francis prays before the icon of Mary, Salus Populi Romani, entrusting his upcoming Apostolic Journey to her care.
Hersh Goldberg, Israeli hostage, killed in Gaza
The body of 23-year-old Hersh Goldberg is found with those of five other hostages in Gaza. His mother Rachel had sent a video message to Pope Francis and met him at the Vatican.
An overview of the Church in Indonesia
As Pope Francis prepares to undertake his Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania, we offer an overview of the Church in Indonesia, where he will visit on September 3-6.
An overview of the Church in Papua New Guinea
As Pope Francis prepares to visit Singapore on his Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania, we offer an overview of the Catholic Church in the country.
An overview of the Church in Timor-Leste
As Pope Francis prepares to visit Timor-Leste on his Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania, we offer an overview of the Church in the country.
