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Rwanda elections likely to confirm Kagame as President
The leader of the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF), who has led the central African nation since the 1994 genocide, is deemed to be the most likely winner of the general elections, despite criticism from human rights organizations for his “autocratic” rule.
India: Sisters of Charity of Nazareth caring for children with disabilities
For over three decades, the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth have extended support to children with disabilities through the Asha Deepam School in Trichy, India. Serving as a Light of Hope, as its name suggests, the sisters have played a pivotal role in uplifting children with disabilities and their families.
Skill acquisition for Africa’s youth – a necessary path to peace, poverty eradication and development
15 July is World Youth Skills Day as declared by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation). The theme for this year is ‘Youth Skills for Peace and Development.’ 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of this event held annually since 2014.
Pope urges religious to pray for vocations
In a rare July audience, Pope Francis calls on religious from various orders to pray for vocations that will carry their charisms into the future.
United Nations condemns gang violence in Haiti
The United Nations is condemning the surging gang violence in Haiti and with a resolution supporting the 200 strong Kenyan police law and order mission to bring peace and stability to a ravaged and desperate nation.
Scottish Catholic agency, SCIAF, says the drought-induced food crisis in Zambia is ‘different from before’
SCIAF, the international relief agency for the Scottish Catholic Bishops’ Conference, whose staff members have regularly visited the country, say, “There is evidence indicating that a nutrition crisis is likely to unfold in provinces where hunger and nutrient gaps are high.”
Pope at Angelus: Don't distance yourself from Christ's joy
During his Sunday Angelus address, Pope Francis calls on faithful to draw closer to Christ by bringing with them only the essentials.
Donald Trump wounded in assassination attempt
Former US President Donald Trump is wounded by a would-be assassin during a political rally in the state of Pennsylvania.
Scores of people killed in Israeli airstrike according to Hamas
The Hamas run health ministry in Gaza says at least 71 people have been killed and many others injured in an Israeli airstrike near Khan Younis.
Lord's Day Reflection: 'Missionary methodology'
As the Church marks the Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Edmund Power, OSB, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: “Missionary methodology".
Holy See pledges to continue its financial support to UNRWA
The Vatican's Permanent Observer to the United Nations, Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, confirms that the Holy See will continue contributing to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees and stresses UNRWA’s “crucial role” in the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Pope sending Parolin to Ukraine on journey of peace
Pope Francis designates Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin as his representative for the concluding celebrations of the pilgrimage of Latin-Rite Ukrainian Catholics, scheduled for Sunday, July 21, at the Marian Shrine of Berdychiv.
Archbishop Peña Parra blesses recently-reopened Honduras Apostolic Nunciature
The Holy See's Substitute for General Affairs of the Secretariat of State, Archbishop Peña Parra, blesses the recently-reopened Apostolic Nunciature in Honduras and offers words of encouragement and faith.
Archbishop Gallagher: Holy See's diplomacy never takes sides but always works for peace
The Vatican Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations, delivers a 'Lectio Magistralis' in Aquileia on on Holy See's diplomacy and the ancient Roman city and remarrk that Vaticn dimplomacy doesn't take sides but always woks for pceace.
Nigeria: Catholic Bishops and the Islamic Forum of Nigeria express reservations with the Samoa Agreement
Nigeria’s Catholic Bishops and the Islamic Forum of Nigeria are opposed the Samoa Agreement in its current state. The Catholic Bishops have described it as “a threat to Nigeria’s sovereignty and values.”
Australian students in Rome in the footsteps of Aboriginal scholar
Recipients of the 2024 Francis Xavier Conaci Scholarship speak to Vatican News about their hopes of working as teachers in their First Nations communities back in Australia.
Gaza talks set to continue in Egypt
Bishops in Pakistan hail approval of revised Marriage Act
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Pakistan joins other Christians in welcoming the final approval of a new law that raises to 18 the age for marriage to protect Christian minors from forced marriages.
From Secretariat of State to Spain: Msgr Serrano named Coadjutor Bishop of Urgell
Pope Francis announces the appointment of Bishop-elect Josep-Lluís Serrano Pentinat to the Spanish diocese of Urgell.
In the heart of every person is always a corner of peace
Father Sebastiano D’Ambra receives the "Bishop Jorge Barlin Golden Cross" award from the Catholic Church in the Philippines for his significant efforts in promoting peace and dialogue between Christians and Muslims in Mindanao through the Silsilah Movement.
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