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Archbishop Gudziak: Walking the Way of the Cross with Ukraine
Metropolitan Borys Gudziak, Archbishop of Philadelphia of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, talks about how the Church continues to walk alongside suffering Ukrainians, providing pastoral care, humanitarian support, and a witness of faith in the midst of war.
Gaza’s Christian community persevering amid hardship and hope
The Parish priest of Gaza's small Christian community says his flock is exhausted by war and a severe lack of food. Speaking to Vatican Radio, he asks not to be forgotten and for continued prayers: an unending source of hope.
War-struck children in Sudan tell of harrowing violence
For over two years, the people of Sudan have been subjected to a civil war that has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions of people. The children are paying the highest price.
4th Zanzibar Cup to highlight fraternity through kitesurfing
The 4th International Kitesurf Race known as the "Zanzibar Cup" is set to take place from 30-31 August 2025 with registration underway until 10 August latest. The international regatta in Tanzania aims to promote the best in sportsmanship and fraternity.
Parish of Castel Gandolfo joyful ahead of Pope Leo’s Mass
Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit and celebration of Mass on Sunday, the parish priest of St. Thomas of Villanova in Castel Gandolfo shares the excitement and faith of his parishioners.
Cardinal Zuppi: Pope Leo XIV asks us to make every community a 'home of peace'
Cardinal Matteo Maria Zuppi, the President of the Italian Episcopal Conference, speaks to Vatican Media about Pope Leo XIV’s invitation to develop a pastoral approach to peace in all Dioceses.
Pope Leo XIV: Embrace 'marvelous adventure' of following Christ more closely
Pope Leo XIV invites members of several religious congregations holding their General Chapters to take part in the "marvelous adventure" of following Christ more closely.
World Bank mobilises $80 billion to reconstruct Ukraine
Anna Bjerde, Managing Director of Operations at the World Bank, speaks to Vatican News about the organisation’s support for war-torn Ukraine – from financing repairs to energy infrastructure to helping farmers increase their yields.
Lord's Day Reflection: Who is my neighbour?
As the Church celebrates the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary time, Father John Luke Gregory, OFM, reflects on the theme, "Who is my neighbour? A call to compassion in challenging times".
Five years of disrupted schooling in Ukraine has led to ‘emotional instability in children’
The director of the largest global fund dedicated to education explains in an interview with Vatican News' Marie Duhamel how the war in Ukraine has dramatically impacted children’s access to education.
‘Social Hackathon’ allows Thai youth to experience synodality
‘Mission Possible’ is the title of the Second Edition of the Youth Social Hackathon, which offers students in Thailand the opportunity to identify issues in their communities, propose creative responses, and present their ideas to a panel of experts with the possibility of receiving funding to make their solution a reality.
West African communities facing crisis as fishing industry under strain
In West Africa, traditional fishing communities are facing a profound crisis as industrial fishmeal production, driven by foreign fleets and global demand, destroys local stocks and livelihoods.
California Bishop dispenses migrants from Mass obligation due to raid fears
Bishop Alberto Rojas of San Bernardino in California has issued a decree dispensing those at risk of deportation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass, after immigration officials entered two Catholic parishes and detained people in June.
Gaza: The “Humanitarian Transit Areas“ mystery
A proposal seen by Reuters and bearing the name of a disputed U.S.-backed aid group describes a plan to build camps called “Humanitarian Transit Areas” inside - and possibly outside – Gaza.
Nigeria: Orlu Diocese celebrates God's special VIPs with a banquet
On 10 July 2025, in Orlu Diocese, Nigeria, a grand banquet was held to honour the poorest of the poor—referred to as God's Special VIPs—as part of the Jubilee of Hope celebrations. The event was organized by Gratia Vobis Ministries Inc. (GVM), founded by Fr. Maurice Nkem Emelu, a priest of Orlu Diocese and a Professor of Digital Media and Communication at John Carroll University, USA.
ICC warns 'the suffering is beyond words' in Sudan's Darfur
The International Criminal Court warns of ongoing atrocities in Sudan’s Darfur region, where civilians face famine, violence, and forced displacement.
World Kiswahili Language Day celebrated globally as symbol of unity, development
The world came together to mark World Kiswahili Language Day, celebrating Kiswahili’s role as a unifying force, a cultural emblem, and a global tool for development.
Good Shepherd Sisters visit women in Polish prison ‘to offer hope’
The Sisters of the Good Shepherd of Divine Providence support detained women both spiritually and concretely, in cooperation with the Krzywaniec Prison Institute in Poland, seeking to offer hope, according to Sr. Krzysztofa Kujawska.
Faith and service are ‘fuel to sustain Order of Malta for next thousand years’
Josef Blotz, Grand Hospitaller of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta since February 2025, speaks to Vatican News about the Order’s priorities to help people in areas of conflict like Ukraine and Gaza, while combining spiritual mission with providing humanitarian aid.
Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments
The Apostolic Constitution ‘Praedicate Evangelium: On the Roman Curia and Its Service to the Church in the World’, promulgated by Pope Francis in 2022, outlines the mission and the duties of each Dicastery.
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