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Pope’s Vocation Day message: Our mission is to be Christ’s presence to all
Pope Francis releases his message for the upcoming World Day of Prayer for Vocations, and invites young people to listen to God’s voice in their hearts so they may be signs of His love for our world.
Pope's clinical condition continues to show slight improvements
The Holy See Press Office reports on the Pope's health condition, noting slight improvements in his respiratory and motor functions.
Bishop of Goma, DRC: Military action is not the solution
In an interview with Vatican News, Bishop Willy Ngumbi Ngengele expresses his hope “for peaceful resolutions, choosing dialogue to find the path to peace and unity for the country.”
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza kill over 300 as truce collapses
New Israeli airstrikes on Gaza kill over 300 people as the ceasefire comes to a brutal end.
Myanmar. Fire set by military devastates Cathedral of Banmaw
As the fighting continues in Myanmar soldiers of the military junta have reportedly burnt down St. Patrick Cathedral in Banmaw, Kachin State, adding to the growing list of religious buildings it has destroyed since its takeover in 2021.
Priests in Benin encouraged to promote a Church that is self-sustaining
The Union of Beninese Clergy (UCB), a national association of Catholic priests in Benin, has been encouraged to promote priestly fraternity and projects that enhance self-sustainability within the Church of Benin.
Indonesia: Religious lead ecological conservation efforts in Flores
As the Society of the Divine Word (SVD) celebrates its 150th anniversary, religious priests and nuns are at the forefront of conservation efforts in Indonesia’s Flores island, Indonesia, reaffirming their commitment to caring for creation.
Cardinal Parolin: May Ukraine-Russia ceasefire talks bring just, lasting peace
Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin speaks to journalists about the Pope’s call for disarmament, and calls for openness in dialogue to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Syria remains among world's most disastrous humanitarian crises
As today, 18 March 2025, marks 100 days since Syria's dramatic change of regime, the UN Children's Fund, UNICEF, decries the crisis enveloping the embattled nation.
Disarmament and a new lifeblood for diplomacy
Our Editorial Director reflects on Pope Francis affirmation from Rome's Gemelli Hospital of "the absurdity" of war as global powers rush to rearm.
Pope Francis: War is absurd. Let's disarm the Earth
We publish a letter from Pope Francis to the Italian daily newspaper "Corriere della Sera" editor-in-chief Luciano Fontana, written in response to Fontana’s message of support during the Pope’s illness. In the letter, the Pope asks Fontana to relaunch and amplify his appeal for peace and disarmament.
Pope remains in stable condition with slight improvement
Pope Francis is using high-flow oxygen therapy less frequently. The swelling in his hand, seen in the photo taken and published yesterday, has already improved.
UNICEF: One million Palestinian children deprived of necessities
UNICEF denounces prohibitions against delivery of life-saving humanitarian aid to enter Gaza.
Nigerians in shock at the murder of 21-year-old seminarian by kidnappers
The Bishop of Auchi Diocese, in Nigeria has called on the government at all levels and security agencies to do more in the face of a deteriorating security situation leading to increased kidnappings. This follows the killings of a young seminarian recently kidnapped.
145 priests kidnapped in Nigeria between 2015 and 2025
According to a report published by Fides Agency a total of 145 priests were kidnapped and 11 killed in Nigeria between 2015 and 2025, marking a constant increase in ransom-related kidnappings that also affect other communities.
Cardinal Parolin and Ukraine's President discuss dialogue and prisoners
The Holy See Press Office issues a statement recalling the March 14 phone call between Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, which expresses prayers for peace, encouragement of dialogue and an invitation to do everything possible to release prisoners.
Missionaries of Africa hold workshop to promote safeguarding of minors
Fr. Lowrent Kamwanza, M.Afr., talks to Vatican News about a recent workshop in Burundi to entrust the mission of safeguarding minors and vulnerable people to the entire Church.
Vatican opens Lenten Sermons to all the faithful
This year, all the faithful are invited to attend the Vatican's Lenten Sermons on the four Fridays leading up to Easter, which will be on the theme "Anchored in Christ. Rooted and founded in the hope of new Life."
Good Friday collection creates ‘living contact’ with Holy Land
Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches, invites Catholics to contribute to the annual Good Friday Collection, saying the appeal provides essential resources and connects us directly with the land trod by Jesus.
Ghana: Sisters bring relief to sick and pregnant women in rural Amankwakrom
In Amankwakrom, Ghana, many women still give birth at home due to fear of high medical costs. Responding to the needs of the poor, the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary (MSHR) are providing care and support to the sick and pregnant women in the community.