Vatican News
Cardinal Krajewski expresses sorrow over attack on Caritas warehouse
Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, the papal almoner, returns to Ukraine with a new delivery of humanitarian aid, and laments a recent attack on a Caritas Spes warehouse in Lviv.
Pope Francis appeals for peaceful solution in Nagorno Karabakh
Pope Francis appeals for countries to silence their weapons and seek peaceful solutions in Nagorno Karabakh, as tensions flare in the South Caucasus region.
Pope at Audience: St. Daniel Comboni was full of zeal for Africa
During his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis continues his catechesis series dedicated to apostolic zeal, and applauds St. Daniel Comboni's great zeal and love for Africa, saying he was fuelled by the joy of the Gospel.
Pope Francis: ‘Pacem in Terris’ invites renewed efforts for peace
In a message sent to participants in a Vatican conference on the 60th anniversary of “Pacem in Terris”, Pope Francis renews his calls for nations to eliminate nuclear weapons and use ‘conventional’ arms only in self-defense.
Haitian bishops urge end to ‘genocide’ of defenceless people by gangs
In a new statement the Bishops’ Conference of Haiti (CEH) urges for immediate action to stop the rampant criminal violence in the Caribbean island facing one of the worst crises in its history.
Details on Pope Francis’ trip to Marseille released
The Holy See Press Office presents the official schedule for Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Marseille, a city “enriched” by a vast array of cultures.
Caritas Nigeria celebrates achievements at 13th foundation anniversary
As Caritas Nigeria celebrates its 13th anniversary in Abuja, the local Church’s humanitarian outfit highlights its efforts to assist people and hosts an international conference on Pope Francis's encyclical Laudato si'.
Cardinal Schönborn: 'Synodality is way of living communion in the Church'
Our Editorial Director speaks with the Archbishop of Vienna, Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, about the upcoming Synod General Assembly.
Scholas Occurentes launches ‘Pelota de Trapo Program’ in LA
The Californian city of Los Angeles will host the first US stage of the Pelota de Trapo Program, which promotes civic participation in local communities through sport.
Pope Francis entrusts Marseille visit to Our Lady
Pope Francis makes a brief visit to the Basilica of St. Mary Major to entrust his Apostolic Journey to Marseille to the protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Synod seeks to offset carbon footprint of upcoming General Assembly
The General Secretariat of the Synod commits to working towards a sustainable General Assembly in the month of October, as Pope Francis prepares to release part two of his encyclical "Laudato si'".
Ahead of Pope’s visit, Marseille blends identity and otherness
As the third edition of the Mediterranean Meetings begins in Marseilles, young people and bishops are working together to produce a final document, which they will present to Pope Francis on Saturday.
UN General Assembly: Holy See welcomes initiatives for peace in Holy Land
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States, highlights the Holy See’s priorities with regard to the Holy Land in the context of renewed efforts to build peace in the Middle East.
Global Vincentian family seeking to house 10,000 people
As the number of homeless people continues to rise around the world, members of the Vincentian family are carrying out a campaign to help give 10,000 people a home by the end of 2024.
Pope to Clinton Global Initiative: Children and climate must both be protected
Pope Francis addresses the Clinton Global Initiative through a live video call, and invites people of goodwill to seek the common good, especially for the good of vulnerable children, who must always be cared for even in the darkest of times.
UN General Assembly to discuss sustainable development, global solidarity
World leaders, including Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, head to New York to urge collective commitment and explore solutions on the most pressing international issues.
After gaining his freedom, abducted Seminarian shares his story.
“I jumped outside from the first floor wearing a motorbike helmet,” -The story of the abducted Missionary of Africa Tanzanian Seminarian in Nigeria, Dominic Merikiory Mahinini.
Pope to Rogationists: “Pray that we might realise God’s love"
In an address to two religious orders, Pope Francis stresses that “It is important to have a long dialogue with the Lord every day, and to appeal to him before every important moment, every meeting, every decision.”
Pope to Vatican pharmacists: 'Your work requires a supplement of charity'
Pope Francis receives members of staff of the Vatican Pharmacy as it prepares to celebrate the 150th anniversary of foundation and encourages them to continue what he describes as a “mission” for the most vulnerable and the sick.
Confessor of the faith, Fr Hanna Jallouf, ordained Bishop for Latins in Aleppo
Cardinal-elect Claudio Gugerotti, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches, Cardinal Mario Zenari, Apostolic Nuncio in Syria, and Cardinal-elect Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, preside over the episcopal ordination of Father Hanna Jallouf, OFM, who has been appointed as new Apostolic Vicar of Aleppo of the Latins.
