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Pope: ‘Let's work together for peace in the Holy Land’
Pope Francis sends a letter to “the Jewish brothers and sisters of Israel", addressed to Karma Ben Johanan, a theologian of Jewish-Christian dialogue, and invites everyone to work for peace in the Holy Land.
Sr. Nabila's appeal from Gaza: ‘We want peace, respect for human rights’
As Christians remain holed up in the Holy Family Parish in Gaza, Sr. Nabila Saleh relaunches her appeal for world leaders to hear the cries of civilians suffering in the Palestinian territory.
El Salvador to go to the polls for Presidential Election
As El Salvador goes to the polls on Sunday for a Presidential Election, the incumbent has a commanding lead in the opinion polls.
Bishops in Zambia express solidarity amidst a devastating Cholera crisis.
Members of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) have expressed solidarity with the people of Zambia given the persisting Cholera situation in the country.
Pope to seminarians: Cling to Christ and serve His people
Pope Francis meets with Spanish seminarians from Madrid, and encourages men preparing for the priesthood to draw their inspiration from Christ in prayer.
‘For validity of Sacraments, formulas and matter cannot be modified’
In the face of continued liturgical abuses, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith releases a doctrinal Note entitled “Gestis verbisque,” reiterating that the words and elements established in the essential rite of each Sacrament cannot be changed because such changes render the Sacrament invalid.
Pope to Italian students: Be lovers of the truth and open to changes
Pope Francis meets with Italian students, parents and teachers from the Collegio Rotondi in Gorla Minore (Milan), and encourages them to be open to changes and dialogue with others, while always seeking the truth.
Cardinal You Heung-sik: I pray for my fellow priests every day
In an interview with Vatican News, Cardinal Lazarus You Heung-sik discusses an upcoming joint conference in Rome on the formation of priests, saying that it is crucial that they be accompanied continuously throughout their ministry.
5 Years Later: Bishop Martinelli thanks God for Pope Francis' Abu Dhabi visit
Five years after Pope Francis' historic visit to Abu Dhabi marking the first-ever Apostolic Journey to the Arabian Peninsula, and his momentous Document on Human Fraternity, which would inspire the Pope's Encyclical 'Fratelli Tutti,' the Apostolic Vicar of the Vicariate Apostolic of Southern Arabia, Bishop Paolo Martinelli, thanks God for the Pope's closeness to their 'pilgrim Church of migrants' and highlights the Journey's long-lasting fruits.
Pope urges Consecrated men and women to make room for God’s action
Pope Francis celebrates Mass on the World Day for Consecrated Life highlighting the importance of perseverance and asking for the courage to make room for God’s action.
Women’s prophetic leadership changed the face of the Roman Empire
Religious life, both contemplative and active, as we know it today, has evolved over two thousand years. In this first of four essays, Christine Schenk summarizes what the literary record tells us about women in ancient Christianity.
Laudato si' Centre for Higher Education: A Jubilee year of commitment
Ahead of the 2025 Jubilee, the Laudato si' Centre for Higher Education announces their two-phase project to implement a true ecological conversion.
Cardinal Czerny: South Sudan visit seeks to renew Pope's message of hope
As Cardinal Michael Czerny departs for South Sudan, the Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development tells Vatican News that his visit marks the first anniversary of Pope Francis' Apostolic Journey and seeks to renew the Church's closeness to the nation, especially to victims of human trafficking.
Pope: Christians still face martyrdom at hands of 'insane ideologies'
A new book about martyred men and women in Argentina during the 1970s features a preface by Pope Francis. Key speakers at the presentation of the volume by Professor Marco Gallo, include the Secretary of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America.
First World Children's Day: celebration of faith, 'hearing from world's future'
Ahead of the Church's first World Children's Day on 25-26 May, several Vatican and Church officials describe the celebration in Rome that will see Pope Francis meet with children from all over the world for a moment of prayer, friendship, and formation.
Anglican and Catholic Bishops unite in call for unity and mission
Anglican and Catholic Bishops emphasize the fruitful ecumenical journey towards reconciliation at the conclusion of the IARCCUM summit, expressing their desire to work toward Christian unity while addressing global challenges.
Pope Francis encourages Italy-China cultural dialogue
Pope Francis meets with members of the National Federation Italy-China, and praises efforts to foster cultural dialogue and help people become “acrobats of peace and fraternity.”
Sister Nelly León: Free to live and serve women in prison
Sister Nelly León has dedicated the last 25 years of her life to accompanying female inmates inside and outside prison facilities, creating a foundation that helps women reintegrate into society after serving time. Her testimony and dedication are now recognised worldwide with the 2024 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity.
Pope's Mission Day message: Mission is a tireless going out
In his 2024 World Mission Day Message, Pope Francis says that the Church's mission is directed towards all peoples and requires the participation of every baptised Christian.
Panama: Cardinal Lacunza found ‘disoriented’ after 2-day disappearance
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Panama says Cardinal José Luis Lacunza Maestrojuán has been found after disappearing for two days, and thanks everyone for their solidarity.
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