Vatican News
Pope's January prayer intention: 'for the right to an education'
Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of January 2025, and invites everyone to pray for "the right to an education."
Cardinal Zenari expresses cautious optimism for Syria’s future
Commenting on the latest developments in Syria, the Apostolic Nuncio says that, despite some apprehension, the recent change of regime is a “breach of hope” for the country and urges Syrian Christians and the international community to contribute to its reconstruction.
Several migrants missing in latest Mediterranean shipwreck
Over 20 migrants are missing after a boat sank near Lampedusa, highlighting the Mediterranean's ongoing migration crisis.
Pope ‘deeply saddened’ by New Orleans terrorist attack
In a telegram sent to Gregory Aymond, the Archbishop of New Orleans, Pope Francis speaks of his ‘spiritual closeness’ to those affected by the recent terrorist attack there.
Poland: Two lights bringing hope at Catholic University of Lublin
Polish Catholics and Jews come together at the Catholic University of Lublin to celebrate the Jewish Feast of Lights, Hanukkah.
Faith and architecture meet at newly inaugurated church in Indonesia
The Catholic Church in Indonesia has inaugurated the Sancta Familia Church in Toraja, South Sulawesi, which features an altar integrated into a rocky karst hill.
Thai Bishop celebrates Jubilee opening, inspires mission of hope for children at risk
Bishop Francis Xavier Vira Arpondratana of Thailand’s northern Diocese of Chiang Mai has urged Catholics to open our hearts to Jesus Christ at the start of the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope.
Pope recalls Cardinal Amato’s “generous service” to the Gospel
Pope Francis offers condolences on the death of Salesian Cardinal Angelo Amato, recalling the “priestly spirit” and “theological preparation” with which he undertook his work in service to the Gospel and the Church.
Saint Mary Major's Holy Door is open
The Holy Door of Saint Mary Major has been opened, marking the start of the Jubilee Year 2025, with Cardinal Rolandas Makrickas inviting pilgrims to journey in faith under the maternal guidance of Mary.
Pope calls on world leaders to cancel debt of poorer nations
After his traditional New Years’ Day Angelus prayer, Pope Francis issues a powerful call to political leaders, urging them to “set a good example by canceling or significantly reducing the debts of the poorest countries.”
Pope at Angelus: Safeguard life to build a civilisation of peace
During the midday Angelus on the New Year's Day Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, Pope Francis prays that Mary may "teach us to keep the joy of the Gospel in our hearts and bear witness to it in the world."
Pope Francis invites us to cherish life and entrust 2025 to Mary
Mary “immerses us once more in the mystery of Christmas” and leads us to Jesus, says Pope Francis, as he celebrates Mass for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Mother of God.
Pope Francis: The hope of a fraternal world is Jesus
Pope Francis marks the end of 2024 with the Te Deum hymn of thanksgiving at the conclusion of First Vespers for the Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God.
‘Being a Christan means learning to be human again’
Three companions of Pope Benedict – Cardinal Kurt Koch, Professor Ralph Weimann, and Archbishop Georg Gänswein – reflect on the two-year anniversary of his death.
Red Cross concern at crumbling Gaza healthcare system
The International Committee of the Red Cross has warned that the "obliteration" of the healthcare system in the northern Gaza Strip is placing civilians at grave risk.
Cardinal Koch: ‘Benedict XVI taught us that God is eternal love’
At a Mass of suffrage for Benedict XVI marking the second anniversary of his death, Cardinal Kurt Koch highlights the theological legacy of the late Pope Emeritus and his central message of God's eternal love
South Korea's Bishops appeal for better safety measures after air crash
Following a deadly plane crash that claimed nearly 200 lives, the Bishops of South Korea are insisting that better safety measures be implemented as soon as possible.
Ethiopia: Nearly 70 die after truck plunges into river
Dozens of people die in Southern Ethiopia after a truck carrying wedding guests plunged into a river on Sunday shedding light on the challenges facing the rural area with poor infrastructure and accessibility to rescue crews.
Southern African Bishops call for a Jubilee Year that fosters unity, inclusivity, and participation
On Sunday, 29 December, several dioceses of the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC) joined the Universal Church on the Feast of the Holy Family to inaugurate the Jubilee Year.
Global Debt Crisis: It is also a development and climate crisis
The Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences and the Initiative for Policy Dialogue publish proposals to combat the debt crisis plaguing the world.
