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Nigeria: Zumuntan Mata convention in the Kaduna region promotes women’s empowerment
The Zumuntan Mata Convention recently brought together women from the Kaduna ecclesiastical province. The meeting, held at the St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church, Malumfashi, in the Diocese of Katsina, has been described as a success.
Spiritual Exercises of the Curia: Rebirth
The Preacher of the Papal Household, Fr. Roberto Pasolini, OFM Cap, delivers the sixth in his series of reflections for the 2025 Spiritual Exercises of the Roman Curia. You can read a summary of the reflection, entitled 'Rebirth', below.
Massive increase in malnutrition for children in Rohingya refugee camps
The UN Children's Fund, UNICEF, says that severe acute malnutrition in the Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh jumped by 27 percent compared to the same period last year, and warns that in the camps, at least fifteen percent of the children are malnourished, and therefore eleven times more likely to die.
Pope Francis rests well overnight amid improvement
Pope Francis had a restful night, the Holy See Press Office said on Wednesday, two days after the Pope's doctors said his prognosis was no longer guarded even if he requires more time in the hospital.
Pope Francis shows slight improvements in overall complex medical picture
The Holy See Press Office provides a health update on Pope Francis on Tuesday evening. He continued the high-flow oxygenation therapy throughout the day. He also followed the spiritual exercises at the Vatican via video link with the Paul VI Hall, spent time in prayer, and received the Eucharist.
Spiritual Exercises of the Curia: Dying or living?
The Preacher of the Papal Household, Fr. Roberto Pasolini, OFM Cap, delivers the fifth in his series of reflections for the 2025 Spiritual Exercises of the Roman Curia. You can read a summary of the reflection, entitled ‘Dying or Living?’ below.
Cardinal Hollerich: Restoring a morality of peace
The Archbishop of Luxembourg and former president of COMECE, Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, reflects on what he describes as the "decline in moral awareness that seems to pervade the leaders of much of the world" in light of the erosion of the "taboo on war" and the rampant push for an arms race.
Caritas: Empowering women through the "Weavers of Hope" Award
Caritas Internationalis launches the Weavers of Hope award to help organizations empower women as sources of hope in their families, communities, and societies.
Cuba completes release of prisoners following Vatican-mediated deal
Cuba grants early release to 553 prisoners following a deal mediated by the Holy See and completing an agreement struck in the final days of former U.S. President Joe Biden’s days in office.
Greenland holds critical parliamentary elections
Greenland heads to the polls on Tuesday, against an unprecedented backdrop of international attention, largely due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s reiterated idea to acquire the Danish autonomous territory, whose rich mineral resources and strategic location make it an area of increasing global interest.
Ukraine: A volunteer and her therapy dogs help children heal
The Caritas office in Odesa launches a programme offering psychosocial and physical rehabilitation sessions for children affected by war. These sessions are led by Olena Velychenco and specially trained therapy dogs.
Lenten Message: Bishops in Ghana assure Catholics that Hope is rooted in Christ’s victory
The Catholic Bishops in Ghana have reassured Christians during this Lenten season that hope does not disappoint. They emphasize that true hope is firmly rooted in Christ’s victory over sin and death and urged the faithful to embrace prayer, sacrifice, and love, trusting in God’s ever-present mercy.
Spiritual Exercises of the Curia: The second death
The Preacher of the Papal Household, Fr. Roberto Pasolini, OFM Cap, delivers the fourth in his series of reflections for the 2025 Spiritual Exercises of the Roman Curia. You can read a summary of the reflection, entitled 'The second death', below.
Apostolic Vicar of Aleppo: We need a reunited Syria
In an interview with Vatican Media, the Apostolic Vicar of Aleppo, Bishop Hanna Jallouf, O.F.M, discusses the recent explosion of mass violence against remnants of the former Assad regime in the embattled nation, which led to the killing of more than 1,300 people, including women and children, and mass forced displacement of Alawite civilians.
Pope Francis has restful night amid ongoing improvement
Pope Francis had a restful night and woke up about 8 a.m. this morning, the Holy See Press Office said on Tuesday, the morning after the Pope's doctors said his prognosis was no longer guarded even if he requires more time in the hospital.
Pope: May God comfort those suffering catastrophic Argentinian floods
From Rome's Gemelli Hospital where the Holy Father is recovering, Pope Francis expresses his closeness to all those suffering from the devastating floods which claimed lives and caused massive damage to the Argentinian port city of Bahía Blanca, and prays the Lord offers comfort to all those suffering.
Pope’s condition continues to improve
The Holy See Press Office says that recent improvements in the Pope’s health situation “have been further consolidated”, but notes that he will need to remain in hospital for several more days. The Pope participates via video-link in both the morning and the afternoon sessions of the Curia’s spiritual exercises.
Ukraine to propose partial ceasefire in upcoming Saudi talks
Ukraine says it plans to use upcoming talks with the US in Saudi Arabia to propose a ceasefire in the air and at sea.
Spiritual Exercises of the Curia The first death
The Preacher of the Papal Household, Fr. Roberto Pasolini, OFM Cap, delivers the third reflection of the 2025 Spiritual Exercises of the Roman Curia, which is focused on the theme: “The first death.” Here is a summary:
Arms imports soaring in Europe, SIPRI think tank says
According to the latest data released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) imports of major arms by states in Europe have more than doubled in 2020-2024, while U.S. arms exports have further increased.