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Angelus: Pope calls for healthcare systems that prioritise poorest
In his Angelus message for this Sunday, Pope Francis asks that healthcare workers be supported and respect. He also calls for peace throughout the world, denouncing the violence in Haiti, where two nuns were killed on Monday March 31.
Pope makes surprise appearance in St Peter’s Square
At the end of Mass for the Jubilee of the Sick and Healthcare Workers, the Pope tells the gathered pilgrims "Have a good Sunday, and thank you very much”. It is the Pope's first public appearance since leaving hospital on Sunday 23rd March.
Pope: 'The sickbed can become a holy place'
In his homily for the Jubilee of the Sick and Healthcare Workers, Pope Francis says that "The sickbed can become a holy place, where charity burns away indifference and gratitude nourishes hope.”
Jubilee of the Sick: “Our role is to open a window on eternity”
This weekend, Rome is welcoming over 20,000 pilgrims for the Jubilee of the Sick and the Healthcare World. Volunteers from Lourdes tell Vatican News that they hope to strengthen their commitment to the sick and disabled, who flock to the French city in their thousands every year.
Arab League calls out Israeli ‘recklessness’ in Gaza
Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit has criticized Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip, Syria, and Lebanon, describing them as entering a new phase of "complete recklessness."
Korean bishops urge unity after ousting of President Yoon
As South Korea prepares for new presidential elections following the definitive removal of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, the Bishops reiterate the need for national unity and reconciliation amid increasing political polarization.
Lord's Day Reflection: Learning to live with compassion
As the Church celebrates the Fifth Sunday of Lent, Father Edmund Power offers his thoughts on the day's liturgical readings, reflecting on learning to live with compassion.
Summit provides new impetus for Europe’s public radio stations
The 31st Radio Assembly of European broadcasters, hosted this year in Paris by Radio France, comes to a close with the election of a new steering committee for the next two years.
Theodore McCarrick, disgraced former cardinal, dies at age 94
Theodore Edgar McCarrick, the former archbishop of Washington who was dismissed from the clerical state for abuse of adults and minors, died on Friday after a long illness.
CAFOD: Continuing war in Gaza will not bring security or peace
CAFOD, the Catholic development and relief charity, urges the international community to take action to stop the war in Gaza amid growing devastation, dire humanitarian conditions and the urgent need for a ceasefire.
Jubilee of the Sick marks the 7th in the list of Holy Year events
Patients, doctors, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, healthcare personnel, and technicians from 90 countries will participate in the events held in Rome and Vatican City.
The faces of the Gospels: Matthew
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