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Religious sister stays in southern Lebanon to assist war-torn villages
Amid intense airstrikes near the Israeli border, a religious sister has remained in the monastery of St. Joseph in Ain Ebel, determined to support the local Christian community despite the mounting dangers.
‘I am close to you,’ says Pope to martyred flock in the Holy Land
Marking one year from the Hamas attacks on Israel that plunged the Holy Land into all-out war, Pope Francis addresses a letter to the Catholics of the region decrying the “shameful inability of the international community and powerful countries to put an end to the war” and expressing his closeness to those who "suffer the devastation which the powerful impose on others."
Cardinal-elect Kikuchi: A surprising and confusing Sunday
Cardinal-elect Isao Kikuchi, Archbishop of Tokyo, Japan, shares his thoughts on his personal blog about how he heard the news on Sunday that Pope Francis will create him a Cardinal on December 8.
October 7: 'A cry to Heaven to implore peace'
As people of goodwill pray and fast on October 7 to implore God's gift of peace for the world, our Editorial Director reflects on the first anniversary of Hamas' brutal attack on Israel and the military escalation that has followed throughout the Middle East.
Hebrew-speaking Catholics in Israel unite with Pope in prayer for peace
Israeli and Hebrew-speaking Catholics have joined Pope Francis and the universal Church in prayer, fasting, and penance for peace on October, according to the Patriarchal Vicar of St. James.
On the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, heeding Pope Francis’ call to pray for peace
The feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is celebrated annually on 7 October. This year, Catholics worldwide are encouraged to take to heart Pope Francis’ call to pray the Rosary for peace in our troubled world and for wars to end
Pope Francis leads Rosary prayer for peace for ‘world in danger’
Pope Francis leads the recitation of a Rosary for peace at the Basilica of St. Mary Major, and prays that violence and hatred may be extinguished from human hearts.
Israel continues bombardment of Beirut
As the Church prepares to join Pope Francis in praying for world peace, large explosions have again shaken the southern suburbs of Beirut.
Pope Francis announces Consistory for creation of 21 new Cardinals
Pope Francis announces a consistory for the creation of 21 new Cardinals from around the world to be held in the Vatican on 8 December 2024.
Pope Francis renews appeal for ceasefire in Middle East
At the conclusion of his midday Angelus prayer, Pope Francis appeals for a ceasefire in the Middle East, a release of hostages, and facilitating humanitarian aid to those in need.
Pope at Angelus: Children are God's greatest blessing
During his Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis encourages Christian couples to persevere in love, marriage, and welcoming the beautiful gift of life, which he acknowledges is demanding, but well worth it.
Pope to young people: 'Let the Lord fill you with joy'
In a video message to participants in the "Madrid Live Meeting 2024," Pope Francis urges young people to let the Lord fill them with joy and to always welcome the wisdom of the elderly.
Pope: Vatican Gendarmes serve 'like angels watching over us'
Pope Francis presides at Mass on the feast of St. Michael the Archangel, the patron saint of the Vatican Gendarmerie Corps, and invites the Vatican police force to always demonstrate God's tenderness even as they perform their duties.
Pizzaballa: 'A year after October 7 we call for peace for humanity'
In anticipation of the day of prayer and penance for peace called by Pope Francis Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, shares his reflections with Vatican News on these 12 months of war, suffering and fear in the Middle East, which began on that tragic day of October 7, 2023.
Synod Briefing - Day 4: 'We must overcome fear of one another'
On Saturday, October 5, several participants in the Synod on Synodality brief journalists on the reports presented in the small working groups and express their hopes that the Synod second session can provide an opportunity to seek peace and respect for human rights.
Bishop Khairallah on Synod: 'I carry from Lebanon a message of forgiveness'
At the Synod press briefing on October 5, Lebanese Bishop Mounir Khairallah shares his personal experience of tragedy, as his parents were brutally murdered when he was 5 years old, saying he forgave his parents’ murderer and urging others to embrace reconciliation even amid conflict.
Holy See: Solidarity and subsidiarity are the keys for social development
The Vatican Permanent Observer to the United Nations calls for more inclusive social development efforts that focus on the dignity of individuals, the eradication of poverty, and the strengthening of families, grounded in the principles of solidarity and subsidiarity.
Pope Francis deeply saddened by school bus crash in Thailand
Pope Francis sends his condolences and prayers to the families of victims of a bus crash near Bangkok Thailand.
Pope Francis to family businesses: 'May your faith guide you'
Pope Francis encourages an association of family businesses to let their faith guide them in all they do, to remember 'the Church is God's family,' and to live their service with a 'universal heart.'
Lord's Day Reflection: 'Communion with God'
As the Church marks the Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jenny Kraska offers her thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: “Communion with God".
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