Vatican News
Pope: Embody Christ’s love through devotion and charity
Pope Francis urges participants at the Brotherhoods and Popular Piety Congress in Seville, Spain, to embody Christ’s love through devotion, unity, and acts of charity.
Pope meets with Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán
Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán visits the Vatican, and discusses the war in Ukraine, Hungary’s presidency of the EU Council, and support for young people.
Catholic Bishops of Liberia review their participation and engagement with the Synod on Synodality
In keeping with their usual end-of-year meeting, the three Bishops of Liberia—Archbishop Gabriel Blamo Jubwe, Archdiocese of Monrovia; Bishop Anthony Fallah Borwah, of Gbarnga Diocese and President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Liberia (CABICOL); and Bishop Andrew Jagaye Karnley, Diocese of Cape Palmas—met recently in Monrovia for the Bishops’ plenary.
EBU: European radio and TV executives gather for general assembly
The European Broadcasting Union, of which Vatican Radio is a founding member, is set to hold its General Assembly in Switzerland to vote on the renewal of its Executive Board and to discuss AI and the autonomy of public media in challenging political and economic contexts.
Pope: Jubilee a chance ‘to take stock of our lives’
Pope Francis invites Catholics to live the 2025 Jubilee of Hope as a special moment to open our hearts to Christ, as he meets with the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth.
Pope: 'War does not solve problems'
Pope Francis renews his appeal for peace in the world, at the first General Audience of the 2024 Advent season.
Pope at Audience: Homilies should be focused and no longer than 10 minutes
Pope Francis continues his catechesis cycle on the Holy Spirit and the Bride, focusing this week's General Audience on the role of preaching in the Church, encouraging preachers to rely on the Gospel’s content and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
C9 focuses on collegiality, role of women, nuncios, and world crises
At the December session of the Council of Cardinals (C9), held on 2nd and 3rd December at the Casa Santa Marta in the presence of Pope Francis, several current issues concerning the Church and the world were discussed, as also discussed at the recent Synod. The meetings also provided an opportunity to reflect on the situation in the various countries represented by the Cardinals, “to share concerns and hopes about the ongoing reality of conflict and crisis.”
Living a renewed commitment to communicating the Gospel of Hope
The Daughters of St Paul in West Africa (Nigeria-Ghana) met in Abuja recently r to evaluate their journey together as consecrated women who are called to be St Paul alive today.
UN halts aid deliveries through major Gaza crossing
The UN agency for Palestine refugees has paused aid deliveries through the Kerem Shalom crossing, a main entry point for humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.
Arms producers increasing profits globally amid conflicts
A report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) shows that in 2023 the weapons trade increased profits by 4,2 percent compared to the previous year, driven by the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and heightened global tensions, with companies based in Russia and the Middle East leading the increase.
UN Chief appeals for cessation of hostilities in Syria
As charities in Syria warn of spiralling humanitarian consequences following the recent surge in the Syrian conflict, Qatar said it’s working with Turkey to end hostilities in the region.
Pope’s December prayer intention: ‘For pilgrims of hope’
Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of December, and invites Christians to pray that each of us may become pilgrims of hope as a result of the 2025 Jubilee.
'War games' and the business of death
Our Editorial Director reflects on the latest report from SIPRI (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute) that details the inexorable rise in arms sales and recalls Pope Francis constant warnings against 'playing at war.'
Massive floods claim lives and devastate parts of Malaysia and Thailand
Relentless rain causes destructive floods across territories of Malaysia and Thailand, claiming at least 27 lives and resulting in extensive displacement
Promoting peace: Thai youth go the “Ektra” mile for religious harmony
Over 200 students from more than 40 schools in Thailand come together at the Sarasas Suvarnabhumi Institute of Technology in Bangkok to present creative solutions for fostering interreligious harmony.
Jubilee: 'Recognitio' ceremony held in St. Peter’s Basilica
Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, Archpriest of St. Peter's Basilica, leads the "recognitio" ceremony to verify the integrity of the Holy Door, which was sealed at the end of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy in 2016.
India’s Bangalore Archdiocese offers safe shelter for migrants
The Archdiocese of Bangalore in India has launched an initiative to provide a safe shelter for migrants with the “Migrants Reception and Short Stay Centre.”
Advent homilies at the Vatican to be dedicated to theme of hope
The Advent homilies will be given in the Paul VI Hall on the three Fridays leading up to Christmas: 6th, 13th, and 20th December by the new Preacher of the Papal Household, Capuchin Father Roberto Pasolini.
