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Pope Francis and Rome‘s Chief Rabbi exchange Easter greetings
On the occasion of Easter, Pope Francis and the Chief Rabbi of Rome, Riccardo Di Segni, exchange messages of mutual good wishes, continuing a tradition of fraternal dialogue and interreligious friendship.
‘The Last Supper’: In the Upper Room with Jesus
Screenwriter and movie director Mauro Borrelli speaks of The Last Supper, his newly released film starring James Oliver Wheatley, Jamie Ward, and James Faulkner and on why this intimate retelling of the final hours before Christ’s Passion is resonating with audiences.
Pope at Chrism Mass: Pray for the joy of priests
Pope Francis calls for praying for the joy of priests during the homily he prepared for the Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday which was read by Cardinal Domenico Calcagno, President Emeritus of the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See.
Church concerned by cuts of U.S. international aid and federal budget cuts
Caritas organizations say the sudden suspension of USAID is affecting their relief work for people whose lives depend on humanitarian aid, while the U.S. Church expresses concern over drastic federal budget cuts in social expenditure currently discussed at the Congress, which will affect vulnerable families in the United States.
Cameroonian youth urged to embrace hope despite multiple challenges that confront them
Over the weekend, several dioceses in Cameroon, comprising Kumbo, Douala, Edéa, and Buea, celebrated the Diocesan 40th World Youth Day and entrance into Holy Week in each of their dioceses. The three-day event was a powerful demonstration of the capacity of young people to mobilise and reinvigorate the Church’s mission in Africa and the world.
Pope Francis: Have we strayed? Our loving Father waits for us
In Pope Francis' prepared catechesis for the weekly General Audience, which was not held due to his ongoing convalescence, he recalls the parable of the Prodigal Son and reassures us faithful that no matter how far we have strayed, our loving Father waits for us with open arms.
Pope welcomes Gemelli hospital physicians and staff to the Vatican
Days before Easter, Pope Francis receives a group of doctors and staff from Rome's Gemelli Hospital, along with members of its affiliated university and structures, in the Vatican, and thanks them, during the 20 minute encounter, for their good work.
The faces of the Gospels: Lazarus
DRC Bishop offers closeness amidst turmoil
As conflict continues to affect the DRC, with civilian casualties rising daily, the Church remains a source of support and hope for communities caught in the crisis.
2 years of war in Sudan: World’s worst humanitarian crisis
Caritas and other organizations release a statement challenging the international community to take action because “without a concerted push for peace talks the conflict will only worsen.”
Easter celebrations in the Holy Land between hardships and hope
Christians in the Holy Land are preparing for the Easter celebrations with a mixture of anguish, frustration and hope for peace with talks of a new possible ceasefire to release ten Israeli hostages.
Cardinal Parolin: Vatican diplomacy increasingly at the service of peace
The Cardinal Secretary of State highlights the fundamental aspects of the reform of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy. An institution, the Cardinal says, called by Pope Francis to form witnesses of faith at the service of the Church, committed to building bridges of dialogue and justice
Church in Myanmar celebrates Holy Week amid the rubble
Despite the humanitarian crisis plaguing Myanmar due to war and the recent crippling earthquake, the Church in the country moves forward with faith and hope this Holy Week, even if it means celebrating liturgies before collapsed churches and the rubble.
Pope reforms ‘school of Nuncios’
In a chirograph published on Tuesday, Pope Francis renews the academic program for Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, known as the Accademia, which prepares the Holy See’s diplomats for their work.
Pope prepares Via Crucis mediations
The Holy See Press Office shares that Pope Francis continues to show improvements and announces that the Pope wrote the meditations for the Good Friday Via Crucis at Rome's Colosseum.
Vatican suppresses Sodality of Christian Life
The Superior General of the Sodalitium of Christian Life (SCV), José David Correa González, signs the decree that definitively dissolves the society of apostolic life following accusations of abuse and corruption by the founder and leadership of the group.
Antoni Gaudí, known as “God’s architect,” declared Venerable
The Pope recognizes miracle attributed to a religious sister from India, the martyrdom of an Italian missionary; and the heroic virtues of "God's architect" and three priests.
A beacon of hope for children affected by HIV/AIDS in India
In a country where HIV/AIDS still carries a deep stigma, a small residential school in Jharkhand is transforming lives. Snehdeep Holy Cross Residential School in Banahappa provides education, healthcare, and a haven for children infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. Launched in 2014 with just 45 students, it now serves 230 children, proving that compassion and perseverance can break barriers.
Israeli airstrike forces Gaza hospital to shut down
On Sunday, an Israeli airstrike struck the Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City, severely damaging infrastructure and forcing its closure.
Rwanda’s Diocese of Cyangugu and DRC’s Archdiocese of Bukavu hail solidarity visit
Bishop Edouard Sinayobye, the Bishop of the Diocese of Cyangugu in Rwanda, recently visited the Archdiocese of Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of Congo to express solidarity and friendship. This symbolic visit underscores the deep and historical ties between these two sister churches, which are united not only by geographical proximity—less than an hour’s walk separates the dioceses—but also by a sincere fraternal spirit and shared commitments to peace and justice.