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Portraits in Faith communicates in the spirit of Fratelli Tutti
One man’s search “to fill the God-sized hole” in his life now inspires innumerable people who access Portraits in Faith online, or visit the newly installed his exhibit at the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, KY, U.S.A.
Embracing Hope in the digital age: An interview with Bishop Mfumbusa
Bishop Bernardin Francis Mfumbusa serves as the Bishop of Kondoa Diocese in Tanzania. In addition to his ecclesiastical duties, he is also a teacher, writer, and communications expert. During the recent Jubilee of the World of Communications, Fr. Paul Samasumo of Vatican News engaged Bishop Mfumbusa in a conversation addressing the media landscape, communication, and the use of social media within the Church and across Africa.
College of Cardinals: Pope extends terms of dean and vice-dean
Pope Francis extends the terms of Cardinals Giovanni Battista Re and Leonardo Sandri as dean and vice-dean respectively of the College Cardinals, and adds Cardinal Robert Prevost to the number of Cardinal Bishops.
Pope has bronchitis: Upcoming audiences at Casa Santa Marta
A Holy See Press Office statement says Pope Francis is affected by bronchitis and will be conducting his activities at his residence in the Vatican in the coming days.
UNICEF appeals for an end to the "relentless fighting" in Sudan
The United Nations Children's Fund has renewed its appeal for an immediate halt to the "relentless fighting" in Sudan where at least 40 children have been killed and dozens maimed over the past three days.
DR Congo: At least 3000 killed amid fears of widening conflict
Diplomatic and faith-based initiatives to stop heavy fighting in the Democratic Republic of Goma come amid increasing concern for a possible expanded regional conflict fuelled by interest in Congolese mineral wealth.
Fr. Jubran: Jenin residents remain barricaded at home in West Bank city
As Israeli soldiers continue to occupy the Palestinian city of Jenin in the West Bank, Fr. Amer Jubran, parish priest of the city’s Latin-rite Catholic parish, shares local residents’ concerns for their situation and appeals for prayers.
Global agencies call for renewed partnership in fight against FGM
On the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), humanitarian organizations have encouraged collaboration from all stakeholders in the fight against FGM to safeguard women and girls from the harmful practice.
Pope to Orthodox priests: Nicene Creed unites all Christians
Pope Francis meets with young priests and monks of the Oriental Orthodox Churches, and urges Christians to express our common faith in respect and fraternal love.
Pope's Mission Day Message: Prayer keeps our 'spark of hope' alive
In his 2025 World Mission Day Message, Pope Francis reminds missionaries that turning to the Lord in prayer is the key "to keeping the spark of hope alive, so that it can become a great fire, which enlightens and warms everyone around us..."
South Sudan’s Churches launch booklet on nonviolence to foster hope
In hopes of fostering peace in South Sudan amid its history of conflicts and ethnic tensions, the South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) has lauched a booklet on nonviolence to serve as a tool to promote reconciliation, hope, and transformation among communities.
Israeli, Palestinian, and American youth unite for peace
A group of young participants from the “Meaning Meets Us” gathering, organized by Scholas Occurrentes, meet Pope Francis at the end of the General Audience on Wednesday, February 5. A letter, signed by all of them and symbolizing their commitment to dialogue reads: “We are not seeking consensus but the ability to understand one another.”
Talitha Kum: Fighting human trafficking through faith and action
The 11th International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking is marked on Saturday, 8 February 2025. At the forefront of the fight against this modern-day scourge is Talitha Kum, a Catholic network of religious sisters dedicated to combatting human trafficking through prevention, advocacy, and survivor support.
Pope prays for victims of Sweden school shooting
In the wake of the mass shooting killing at least 10 people at a school in Sweden on Tuesday, Pope Francis expresses his closeness to the victims and all those suffering their loss.
Jordan: A powerful experience during the Jubilee Year of Hope
During the World Interfaith Harmony Week, the Jordanian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities and the Director of Jesus' Baptism site describe the importance of pilgrimages to the country.
World Wetlands Day: Saving our common home, one ecosystem at a time
World Wetlands Day, marked annually on 2 February, aims to raise awareness regarding the importance of these ecosystems that contribute to biodiversity, climate mitigation and adaptation, freshwater availability, world economies and more. A recent study highlights the delicate ecological balance of wetlands and the growing threat posed by plastic pollution.
Bethlehem University remains ‘peaceful and resilient’ amid tension
Despite ongoing conflict in the Holy Land and economic hardship, Bethlehem University remains a beacon of peace and resilience, even working to expand its course offerings while fostering unity among Palestinian young people.
Pope Francis thanks priests and religious serving in war-zones
Pope Francis concludes his General Audience praying for all those suffering in nations torn apart by war and remembering in a special way priests and religious who serve in poor and conflict-stricken nations.
Pope at Audience: May we welcome Mary's presence in our lives
During his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis reflects on the mystery of the Visitation, and urges the faithful to follow the example of the Blessed Mother who welcomed Christ with her Magnificat.
2025 Zayed Awards celebrate ‘our shared humanity’
The 2025 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity goes to climate-change champion, Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley, teenage inventor Heman Bekele, and food aid organisation World Central Kitchen.