Vatican News
Canada’s new Cardinal: Church’s outreach must ‘start from the human heart'
Vatican News speaks to Canada’s newest Cardinal, Archbishop Frank Leo of Toronto, about the challenges facing the world today. “We need a spiritual awakening”, he says, to “bring the newness of life, of God, into the world”.
Hans Zimmer: We have a duty to do something that shakes people awake
Hans Zimmer urges the Church to rekindle its love for music. Through melodies that heal and inspire, he calls on musicians to create without fear and use their art as a force for justice and change.
Pope to artists: A true symphony comes through differences
The Pope meets with artists and promoters of the Concert with the Poor, explaining the Church is “striving to live more fully” the synodal harmony that comes from concerts.
Pope to new ambassadors: ‘The world is weary of war'
Addressing eleven newly accredited ambassadors to the Holy See, Pope Francis encourages them to continue fostering peace and cooperation, describing their efforts as essential in sowing seeds of hope in our war-weary world.
Two young Palestinian women released from ‘administrative detention’
Israel has released two young Palestinian women who had been held under 'administrative detention' for 8 months, with the Palestinian Ambassador to the Holy See welcoming the news.
News from the Orient – December 6, 2024
In this week's news from the Eastern Churches, produced in collaboration with L'Œuvre d'Orient, Syrian cities fall to rebels, Ukrainians celebrate St. Nicholas, and the Holy Land marks the start of Advent.
Pope to Sicilian Theological Institute: “Be missionaries of hope”
Addressing the Community of the San Paolo Theological Institute of Catania, Sicily, Pope Francis challenges them to be missionaries of hope in Sicily, amid ongoing social challenges in the region.
Fr. Pasolini's first Advent Sermon: 'Open our hearts to wonder of God’s newness'
Fr. Roberto Pasolini, the new Preacher of the Papal Household, delivers his first Advent Sermon to Pope Francis and the Roman Curia, focusing on the theme "The Door of Wonder."
The Papal Foundation marks 25 years of scholarships benefiting 2,000 students
The Papal Foundation celebrates 25 years of providing scholarships to seminarians, religious, and laypeople so they can pursue their studies in Rome as part of the John Paul II Scholarship Fund.
Pope: Gossip undermines preaching of the Gospel
Pope Francis meets with the Carmelite Sisters Messengers of the Holy Spirit, and invites the religious women to lead a life of prayer and evangelization in line with their tradition.
The Bishops of Chad: Advocating inclusive dialogue and peaceful co-existence in the country
The Catholic Bishops of Chad have begun their two-weeks long end-of year plenary assembly as the Episcopal Conference of Chad. The Bishops will share experiences about Chad’s pastoral and socio-political life and how the Church can best serve its faithful and society. This is according to the Archbishop of N’Djamena who is President of the Conference.
Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral: The beauty of faith recounted in stone
Ahead of the reopening of the Cathedral of Notre Dame of Paris on December 8, a philosopher of religion explores the importance of its religious restoration alongside its physical renovation.
Archbishop Gallagher urges OSCE to resume the "Spirit of Helsinki"
Addressing the 31st annual Ministerial Council of the Organization for Security in Europe the Vatican Secretary for Relations with States and other Organizations urges member states to rise above divisions and work collaboratively to address current global challenges in the" Spirit of Helsinki".
Amnesty accuses Israel of Gaza genocide; Israel denies
A report by the Human Rights organization Amnesty International concludes that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, citing over 42,000 deaths, including 13,300 children, and widespread destruction. Israel is denying the accusations.
Pope: Religious life is a total gift of self to God through others
Pope Francis praises the vow of poverty in religious life as a bond that builds communion, as he greets the Canoness Sisters of the Holy Spirit in Saxony.
Jubilee films for Pilgrims of Hope: 'La Chimera'
"La Chimera" directed by Alice Rohrwacher and released in 2023 is one of the movies selected by Vatican Official and film expert, Msgr Dario Viganò, to be part of the Dicastery of Evangelization's "Jubilee is Culture" initiative. Father Greg Apparcel, CSP, film critic, associate pastor of St. Patrick's Catholic American Parish in Rome, and the Paulist Fathers’ Procurator General to the Holy See brings us this review.
Pope to Caritas delegation: Be teachers of wisdom
Pope Francis commends Caritas Toledo for 60 years of charitable service, urging them to continue fostering societal change through charity, justice, and faith.
Caritas Secretary General: Palestinian Christians hold on to hope amid conflict
On the heels of a visit to the Holy Land, Alistair Dutton, Secretary General of Caritas Internationalis, speaks to Vatican News about the inhumane impact of ongoing conflict and the resilience of Christians living in the land of Jesus.
South Korean Bishops: Martial law risks undermining hard-earned democracy
The Catholic Bishops of South Korea have criticized President Yoon Suk Yeol’s recent declaration of martial law, urging him to take responsibility for what they described as a “procedurally illegitimate” decision.
Mercedes-Benz gifts Pope Francis new electric popemobile
The vehicle, given on the occasion of the Jubilee of 2025, is one-of-a-kind, green, and tailored specifically to Pope Francis’ needs.
