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Pakistani Archbishop renews Church's appeal to protect children from abuse
Archbishop Joseph Arshad, Bishop of the Diocese of Islamabad-Rawalpindi, reflects on the Church in Pakistan's commitment to protecting children from abuse or exploitation, stressing that "child safety is not just a family matter, but a national moral responsibility."
The Legacy of Papua New Guinea's elderly missionaries
After long service and dedication in the missions, the elderly retired missionaries who served in Papua New Guinea and are now back in Europe continue to tell an extraordinary story of faith, sacrifice, and unwavering love for the people of Papua New Guinea. Fr. Christian Sieland, the director of Pontifical Mission Societies in Papua New Guinea, visited them and shares how their humility and commitment to inculturation of decades of service remain a lasting inspiration for today's Church.
Inauguration of new parish in Myanmar's hard-hit Diocese of Kalay
Myanmar's faithful celebrate the inauguration of St. Patrick Parish in the Diocese of Kalay, an occasion offering hope to local Catholics in the embattled region of northwestern Myanmar as the nation continues to endure a humanitarian crisis.
Pope to Iraqi youth: Be Christ's light and hope in a wounded world
Pope Leo XIV encourages young Iraqi Christians gathered in Ankawa to become missionaries of faith, love and hope, urging them to be Christ's light and peacemakers in a land marked by conflict and instability.
Pan Daijing's Conciliazione 5 Installation invites visitors to read beyond darkness
Chinese artist Pan Daijing's new installation at Conciliazione 5 invites visitors to discover reading as an immersive journey through silence, perception, and self-discovery beyond the darkness.
Cardinal Cupich: Synodality is like dancing
In a reflection for Vatican Media, Cardinal Blase Joseph Cupich draws on the traditional Croatian kolo dance as an image of the Church’s synodal journey. He says the Church is called to move from individual performance to collective harmony by listening to the “divine melody” that guides its life and mission.
“Nuestras Raíces" (Our Roots) project invites youth to share stories of hope
The Ibero-American Network for Popular Culture invites young people to share stories of hope through “Nuestras Raíces" (Our Roots), a project that showcases creative works inspired by experiences of community engagement, solidarity, and social transformation.
Cardinal López Romero temporarily steps aside amid investigation
The Archbishop of Rabat says he has been accused of “inappropriate behaviour toward adult women” and that a preliminary investigation has been opened by the Church. Pending its outcome, he will refrain from public celebrations and pastoral ministry, while asking for prayers for the Diocese, those who are suffering, and himself.
Holy See: Robust governance on AI is needed to ensure it serves humanity
Archbishop Ettore Balestrero, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the UN in Geneva, emphasizes the importance of developing good governance on AI in order to promote human dignity, serve humanity, and ensure accountability and responsibility.
Pope on AI: It is important to dialogue with everyone to promote the common good
In a message signed by Cardinal Pietro Parolin for the "AI for Good Global Summit", Pope Leo XIV highlights how "Magnifica humanitas" was born out of listening to many people on artificial intelligence and also of the negative impacts of this technological development.
Venezuela: Little Sisters of the Poor of Maiquetía set up a field hospital
Following the earthquake in Venezuela, San José Hospital in La Guaira, run by the Little Sisters of the Poor of Maiquetía, suffered severe structural damage. In response to the emergency, the congregation established a field hospital to care for the injured.
Archbishop Gallagher makes Nigeria visit marking 50 years of diplomatic ties
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican's Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, was in Nigeria from 2 to 7 July to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Holy See and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Haiti: 1.5 million displaced and 1,600 people killed in three months
Haiti is experiencing an unprecedented crisis, at least since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in July 2021. Since then, armed gangs have steadily expanded their control, paralyzing institutions, infrastructure, and essential services.
West Bank parish priest calls for action to preserve Christian presence
The Palestinian village of Taybeh is facing the possible construction of a new Israeli settlers' outpost, prompting renewed concern for the future of the last entirely Christian Palestinian village in the West Bank. Parish priest Father Bashar Fawadleh warns that preserving the Holy Land requires "concrete action," not words alone.
Pope to have lunch with 200 poor people from Rome in Castel Gandolfo
Pope Leo is due to share a meal with around 200 poor people from the Diocese of Rome at Borgo Laudato si' in Castel Gandolfo on Saturday.
Blasts hit Damascus during Macron visit
Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery in Ukraine: A heritage of faith and culture
Ukrainian historian Dmytro Hordienko explains how the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery "is one of the great centers of Ukrainian spirituality—not only for the Church, but for the entire nation. Without the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, it is impossible to understand either the history of Ukraine or the history of its culture."
Parish priest of Castel Gandolfo: 'We hope Pope Leo will enjoy true rest here'
In an interview with Vatican News, the parish priest of Castel Gandolfo, Polish Salesian Father Tadeusz Rozmus, expresses his hope that Pope Leo XIV will be able to enjoy a good summer holiday in the lakeside town of Castel Gandolfo.
Breaking barriers two Aboriginal students at a time
For the first time in its 50 year history, two students from the same Aboriginal Nation have received the Francis Xavier Conaci Scholarship in the same year. Hayden Atkins and Tanisha Sonter represent the Dharug Nation in New South Wales, Australia, and will spend the next year living and studying in Rome.
Ukraine says missile shortage left Kyiv exposed in deadly overnight strike
The Ukrainian Air Force says a shortage of interceptor missiles meant none of the 23 ballistic missiles fired by Russia at Kyiv on Sunday night were shot down.
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