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AMECEA calls for financial reforms in debt cancellation campaign
The Bishops of Eastern Africa have appealed for negotiations towards debt cancellation to lighten the repayment burden for developing countries in Africa, as he calls the people of God to embrace the spirit of the Jubilee.
Hope amid the rubble: Reflections on three decades serving the Church in need
The ex-director of Aid to the Church in Need UK describes the stories of hope he encountered across three decades of service to persecuted Christians worldwide.
News from the Orient – February 14, 2025
In this week's news from the Eastern Churches, produced in collaboration with L'Œuvre d'Orient: Iraqi sisters in Mosul get a restored convent, Armenians celebrate Trndez, and Ethiopian Catholics get a new bishop of Hawassa.
Children subjected to rape as fighting in DRC displaces over 350,000
The UNHCR warns that the deteriorating situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has displaced over 350,000 people. Meanwhile UNICEF says children, as young as 12, are being raped and recruited to fight.
German Churches urge voters to take responsibility for democracy
With less than two weeks to go for the federal elections in Germany, Churches emphasize that the country must stand firm in its democratic commitments, protect its most vulnerable, and contribute to a more just and sustainable world.
World Radio Day: Catholic Radio Waumini promotes hope, peace, and climate awareness in Kenya
World Radio Day, celebrated annually on 13 February, underscores radio's unique power as a communication medium. This year's theme highlighted radio's role in raising awareness and disseminating information about climate-related issues.
Jubilee Audience cancelled as Pope Francis is treated for bronchitis in hospital
Due to the hospitalization of Pope Francis, scheduled events for the Jubilee of Artists have been adjusted.
Pope prays for victims of bus crash in Guatemala
After a bus falls from a bridge in Guatemala, leaving at least 55 dead, Pope Francis prays for those who have died, and for the swift recovery of those injured.
Jubilee: From prison to peacemaker – A life transformed by restorative justice
Catholic Mobilizing Network, the leading Catholic anti-death penalty advocacy organization in the United States, shares the story of Felix Rosado, whose life was transformed by restorative justice.
Holy See promotes family formation to advance social unity
The Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations has emphasized that solidarity, inclusion, and social cohesion for the integral human development of every person can be realized through a strengthened family formation.
Pope receives Slovakian Prime Minister
On Friday morning, Pope Francis welcomed the Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico, to the Vatican.
Hundreds of rabbis protest "ethnic cleansing" plan for Gaza
Jewish leaders and activists in the United States condemn President Trump's proposal to "take over" and redevelop Gaza, saying this would amount to the ethical cleansing of millions of Palestinians.
Pope Francis to be admitted to Gemelli Hospital for bronchitis treatment
Pope Francis is set to be admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital to receive medical treatment for his bout of bronchitis and diagnostic tests.
Cyber missionaries must go beyond ‘posters and pulpits'
The head of the Communication Foundation for Asia has urged digital missionaries to embrace storytelling, engagement, and authenticity in their evangelization efforts, warning that social media should not be reduced to a mere “poster or pulpit.”
Pope highlights continued relevance of ‘Gaudium et spes’
In an audience with members of the Gaudium Et Spes Foundation, Pope Francis emphasizes the contemporary relevance of the Vatican II Constitution for which it is named, saying the message of "Gaudium et spes" coincides with the synodal spirit of the Church.
Fr. Faltas grateful for Italy for welcoming sick children from Gaza
Father Ibrahim Faltas, Vicar of the Custody of the Holy Land, expresses gratitude to Italy for welcoming several sick children from Gaza for medical treatment.
Vatican hosts international dialogue on tax reform
Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz and UNAIDS director Winnie Byanyima speak to Vatican News about a high-level dialogue on tax reform hosted by the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences.
Bishops of Ibadan Province reflect on the Jubilee of Hope in the context of Nigeria
Themes of the Jubilee of Hope, particularly pressing issues such as the high cost of living and transformative leadership, have been the focus of reflection for the Bishops of Nigeria’s Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province during their recently concluded plenary. The Ibadan Province comprises the Archdiocese of Ibadan and the Dioceses of Ilorin, Ondo, Oyo, Ekiti, and Osogbo.
Justice and Peace Promoters meet in Rome for week of formation
Focusing on the theme “JPIC Mission: Pilgrims of Hope for systemic transformation for the common good of all creation,” lay people and religious from around the world receive the necessary tools to enhance their JPIC apostolates and inspire members of their congregations to engage.
Archbishop Broglio expresses US Bishops' 'deep gratitude' for Pope's letter
Following Pope Francis' letter to US Bishops regarding their support for migrants, Archbishop Timothy Broglio, President of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, thanks the Holy Father for his encouragement to continue their pastoral work for those most in need.
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