Vatican News
Papal envoy Cardinal Zuppi meets with representative of Chinese foreign ministry
Cardinal Matteo Maria Zuppi meets with China’s Special Representative for Eurasian Affairs to discuss the war in Ukraine and to underscore the need to work together to encourage dialogue in the search for peace.
Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church concludes Holy Synod in Rome
As the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church concludes its Holy Synod, Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk expresses his gratitude for Pope Francis' closeness to the people of Ukraine and reflects on the Church's pastoral care of people wounded in war.
Cardinal Parolin: Slovakia can help transform the world
The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, travels to the EU nation of Slovakia for a three-day, official visit at the invitation of the local Bishops' Conference.
Jesuit journal "La Civiltà Cattolica" announces new leadership
Fr. Antonio Spadaro, S.J., will conclude his service as director of the Jesuit journal "La Civiltà Cattolica", a position he has held since 2011. On October 1st, Fr. Nuno da Silva Gonçalves, S.J., will take on the role as new director. Pope Francis appoints Fr. Spadaro as a new undersecretary at the Dicastery for Culture and Education.
Pope Francis to speak at Clinton Global Initiative
Pope Francis is set to speak via remote link at the 2023 Clinton Global Initiative in New York, which will be attended by Patrons of the Bambino Gesu Hospital.
Pope meets King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium
The role of the Christian faith and Catholic Church, and the war in Ukraine, were among the items discussed during Pope Francis' encounter with King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium in the Vatican on Thursday.
Christian ecumenism on display at Lutheran Federation assembly
The importance of Christians working together to promote goodness in a world facing constant challenges has been highlighted by speakers at the 13th Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation underway in Krakow, Poland, on 13-19 September.
Apostolic Nuncio to India to dedicate new shrine to St. Michael
The Apostolic Nuncio to India is set to dedicate St. Michael’s Shrine in Andhra Pradesh, as the parish celebrates 80 years of service to the Roman Catholic community in Guntur Diocese.
Pope praises courageous, prophetic work of ecumenical scholars
Pope Francis meets with participants of the 26th Pauline Ecumenical Colloquium, and urges Biblical scholars to have confidence in God’s promises as a basis for fostering ecumenical dialogue.
African Church to celebrate CEPACS 50th anniversary in Nigeria
The Pan African Committee for Social Communications is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary in Lagos, Nigeria, on 18-21 November 2023, with an event featuring communication officials and dignitaries from across the African Continent and elsewhere.
Caritas in Croatia seeking to break cycle of intergenerational poverty
As the number of families facing financial difficulty grows, Caritas of Split in Croatia is seeking to break the cycle of poverty transmission by providing professional assistance to parents and children.
SECAM: Bishops in Africa call for joint effort in ensuring the stability and development of Africa.
Bishops on the African continent under the Symposium of Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) have called for a deeper reflection on the recent military coups taking place in Africa.
Pope calls for prayers for people of Morocco after earthquake
Pope Francis calls for prayers for the “noble Moroccan people”, asking God to give them strength to recover from a devastating earthquake that struck over the weekend.
Croatian catechists evangelizing with quality digital content
A group of religion teachers in Croatia supported by the Catechetical Office of the Archdiocese of Split-Makarska is changing the image of their profession, by seeking to be close to people even outside of their classrooms.
Pope Francis: Libya needs our solidarity
Pope Francis renews his call for the international community to help the people of Libya, who have been devastated by violent rains that have caused flooding, resulting in more than 5,000 deaths and widespread destruction.
Pope at Audience: Blessed José Gregorio Hernández was 'doctor of the poor'
During his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis continues his catechesis series dedicated to apostolic zeal, and praises the holiness of the 'doctor of the poor,' Blessed José Gregorio Hernández, who left an unforgettable legacy in Venezuela.
Pope encourages Community of Sant'Egidio to persist in pursuing peace
Pope Francis calls for not losing hope and persisting in prayer to combat war and conflict, especially in Ukraine, in a message he sent to the annual international meeting of the Community of Sant'Egidio. This year's encounter in the “Spirit of Assisi” takes place in Berlin, Germany, from 10-12 September on the theme “The Audacity of Peace.”
COMECE General Secretary says SoHO legislation threatens dignity of life
The General Secretary of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) expressed his concern about the European Parliament’s position on the regulation of so-called “substances of human origin” (SoHO).
Cardinal Zuppi to visit China as part of Ukraine peace mission
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi is set to make a 3-day visit to China as Pope Francis’ special envoy to seek peace in Ukraine.
Welcoming migrants, IDPs in Ethiopia, thanks to religious, GSF
In Ethiopia, the vulnerable, at home or from abroad, are given precious opportunities and assistance thanks to the launch of the first phase of a pilot project brought to life by the Global Solidarity Fund, in cooperation with five religious congregations in Addis Ababa.
