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Pope to Czech pilgrims: Faith is meant to be shared joyfully
Pope Francis sends a message to Czech pilgrims visiting Rome for the Jubilee, and urges Christians to remain faithful to God as we walk in the footsteps of the saints.
European bishops urge EU to act as a beacon of hope in a broken world
The Commission of the Bishops' Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) concludes its Plenary Assembly with a strong plea for European unity and for EU to stand by its founding principles of democracy, rule of law and peace amidst global instability and uncertainty.
Pope: Missionaries of Mercy bear witness to fatherly love of God
Pope Francis sends a message to Missionaries of Mercy gathered in Rome for their Jubilee, and recalls that God wipes our tears through conversion and forgiveness.
Pope Francis hopes for closer ties with Orthodox Church of Albania
As His Beatitude Joan is enthroned as the Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania, Pope Francis expresses his hopes for renewed commitment to deepening relations between the Catholic Church and the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania.
Missionaries of Mercy celebrate the hope that springs from their ministry
The Missionaries of Mercy instituted by Pope Francis gather in Rome for their Jubilee pilgrimage, focusing on their ministry dedicated to pastoral care, preaching on God's boundless mercy, and administering the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Lord's Day Reflection: Of Popes and Prodigals
As the Church celebrates the Laetare Sunday - the Fourth Sunday in Lent - Jenny Kraska offers her thoughts on the day's liturgical readings, reflecting on the theme, "Of Popes and Prodigals.
Cardinal Bo on Myanmar quake: Pope's closeness a 'balm of consolation'
In an interview with Vatican News, Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, Archbishop of Yangon, discusses the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that claimed numerous lives across Myanmar and Thailand, and expresses his gratitude for the Pope's message of support for those affected by the disaster.
Mozambican journalist says human trafficking is at alarming levels in Africa and is also driving illegal migration
An investigative journalist with Mozambiquan Television (MTN) has raised concern over the devastating effects of human trafficking on the African continent. Francisco Junior, a journalist who specialises in tracking trafficking on the continent, has highlighted that the phenomenon has reached alarming levels in Africa and is, in part, a driver of illegal migration. Mr Junior was speaking at the ongoing SIGNIS Africa Catholic communications workshop on migration, which is currently taking place i
God’s mission today: Verbites mark 150th anniversary with Rome conference
‘Healing wounds’, ‘Challenged by postmodernity’, ‘Learning from cultures’, ‘Inspired by religions’ – these are some of the themes under discussion at a conference in Rome marking the 150th anniversary of the Society of the Divine Word.
Myanmar earthquake: the desperate need for aid
A devastating earthquake in Myanmar has worsened an already dire humanitarian crisis. Burma Campaign UK Director shares the complex reality surrounding aid restrictions in a country already grappling with internal conflict.
Second Lenten meditation: Truth and love are not an imposition
The Preacher of the Papal Household, Father Roberto Pasolini, OFM Cap., offers his second meditation for Lent 2025, focusing on the theme: “Going further: Freedom in the Spirit.”
Churches urge dialogue to defuse tensions in South Sudan
Churches in South Sudan urge President Salva Kiir and his Vice President Riek Machar to solve their differences through dialogue as the country faces the risk of a new civil war.
Pope sends telegram to those affected by wildfires in South Korea
Pope Francis offers his prayers for those who have been injured, and for “the relief efforts of the firefighters and other emergency personnel" in South Korea's worst-ever wildfires.
Bangkok declares disaster zone after Myanmar earthquake shakes city
In the wake of a massive earthquake in central Myanmar, the Church in neighboring Thailand begins to assess the damage and expresses solidarity, as Bangkok declares the city a disaster zone.
Cardinal Parolin urges lasting peace in Ukraine and Gaza
Calling for a disarmament of words and the rejection of nuclear weapons, Cardinal Parolin reiterates the Holy See’s long-standing commitment to peace, dialogue, and solidarity, and urges world leaders to embrace diplomatic solutions that prioritize human dignity and global stability.
Pope prays for victims of earthquake in Southeast Asia
Pope Francis has expressed his closeness and prayers for the people of Myanmar and Thailand struck by a devastating earthquake, as the scale of the damage is assessed and the death toll rises.
Vatican Secretary of State receives Polish President
Cardinal Pietro Parolin receives the Polish President, Andrzej Duda, and his entourage in the Vatican. The President's visit marks the 20th anniversary of Pope St. John Paul II's death and the millennium of the Coronation of Poland's first King.
Pope’s health improving gradually as he recovers at Casa Santa Marta
Pope Francis continues to show signs of gradual improvement in his health as he recovers from bilateral pneumonia at his Vatican residence, according to the Holy See Press Office.
Mali: 300 meals provided daily throughout Ramadan and Lent
In the throes of an ongoing conflict, an initiative in Mali brings Christians and Muslims together over a meal and provides food for those in need.
Archbishop of Seoul mobilizes relief efforts as wildfires devastate South Korea
Archbishop Peter Chung Soon-taick of Seoul has expressed condolences to victims and mobilized Church-led relief efforts, as South Korea grapples with the deadliest and most destructive wildfires in its history.