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Pope's letter to grieving mother: ‘Always ask for Mary’s intercession'
A monthly magazine publishes Pope Francis’ fatherly response to a letter written by a mother who lost her 21-year-old son in a car accident six years ago.
UN urges immediate action as Sudan faces humanitarian crisis
As the humanitarian crisis grows in Sudan, the UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs calls for immediate action.
Consecrated Persons in Mozambique called to champion hope, peace and reconciliation
In a country marked by recent and past social and political upheaval, Consecrated Persons in Mozambique stand as a beacon of hope and reconciliation, witnessing to God’s love through pastoral service and the promotion of peace. In the context of the Jubilee Year 2025, the CIRMO (Conference of Religious Institutes of Mozambique) has outlined activities leading to the Jubilee of Consecrated Persons in October 2025.
UNICEF reports upsurge of violations against children in DRC
Since the latest escalation of violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo a month ago, reports of grave violations against children have tripled, according to the UN Children's Fund.
Oxfam warns of ‘Gazafication’ of West Bank amid Israeli operation
The British NGO Oxfam warns of the ‘Gazafication’ of the West Bank as Israel sends tanks into the Palestinian territory for the first time in 20 years.
Faith communities advocate for reparative justice for Africa
As the African nations and people of African descent continue to face racial discrimination, economic exclusion, and unequal treatment, several faith communities are seeking reparative justice through policy reforms, education, and legal changes to ensure fairness.
Pope Francis sleeps well as health shows slight improvement
Pope Francis slept well overnight and continues to rest on Thursday morning, as his condition has shown a slight improvement over the past couple of days.
Pope continues to show slight improvement
Pope Francis continues to show signs of improvement, with his kidney issues subsiding. A recent CT scan confirmed a normal progression of his lung inflammation, and his blood tests returned good results. In the afternoon, he resumed his work. However, his prognosis remains guarded.
Brothers in the name of peace
In an interview with "L’Osservatore Romano," the two peace activists – Israeli Maoz Inon and Palestinian Aziz Abu Sarah, who attended the “Arena of Peace” event in the northern Italian city of Verona in May 2024, where they received the personal embrace and the support of Pope Francis, speak of their shared vision of peace.
7,000 Killed in Eastern DRC fighting, PM Suminwa reports
More than 7,000 people have been killed in fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo since last month.
MSF suspends activities in Sudan’s Zamzam camp amid security fears
As Sudan’s humanitarian emergency unfolds, Doctors Without Borders has suspended its actitivies in the Zamzam refugee camp in North Darfur due to the “unbearable” security situation.
Pope establishes a Commission for donations to the Holy See
Pope Francis has set up a Commission to encourage contributions from the faithful, Bishops' conferences, and other potential benefactors.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire stalemate resolved
After a pause in the ceasefire deal, the first phase is set to resume with a prisoner exchanges on Wednesday or Thursday.
Pope Francis: Let us imitate Simeon and Anna, pilgrims of hope
In the catechesis prepared for the General Audience scheduled for February 26, Pope Francis reflects on the Presentation in the Temple and invites us to imitate Simeon and Anna as model “pilgrims of faith”.
DRC Bishops condemn conflict, language-based discrimination
The Bishops of the Democratic Republic of Congo have condemned discrimination based on language, especially against Congolese Swahili speakers, and warned against division amidst the ongoing conflict in the country's eastern regions.
Archbishop Gallagher: Nuclear weapons pose existential threat
The Vatican's Secretary for Relations with States, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, expresses the Holy See's "deep concern" over the existential threat posed by nuclear weapons, in his remarks to the High-Level Segment of the UN's 2025 Session of the Conference on Disarmament.
Pope Francis has restful night
The Holy See Press Office informs journalists on Wednesday morning that Pope Francis has another good night at Rome's Gemelli Hospital and continues to rest, as his condition remains critical but stable while receiving treatment for double pneumonia.
Pope’s condition remains critical but stable
The Holy See Press Office’s Tuesday evening update on the Pope’s health says he has not suffered acute respiratory episodes, and his hemodynamic parameters remain stable. The prognosis remains guarded.
Archbishop Gallagher raises crucial issues at Human Rights Council
The Secretary for the Holy See's Relations with States and International Organizations addresses the 58th Regular Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Gaza's Holy Family Parish sends well-wishes to Pope Francis
Gaza's Holy Family parish sends a video to Pope Francis, wishing him a speedy recovery as he is being treated for pneumonia in hospital.