Vatican News

CAFOD, the Catholic development and relief charity, urges the international community to take action to stop the war in Gaza amid growing devastation, dire humanitarian conditions and the urgent need for a ceasefire. Read all  

Patients, doctors, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, healthcare personnel, and technicians from 90 countries will participate in the events held in Rome and Vatican City. Read all  

The faces of the Gospels as narrated by Pope Francis. Read all  

In his third Meditation for Lent 2025, Capuchin Father Roberto Pasolini, the Preacher of the Papal Household, offers a reflection on “Knowing How to Rise Again: the Joy of the Resurrection.” Read all  

Martha Inés Romero, Secretary General of Pax Christi International (PCI) illustrates the Catholic peace organization’s commitment to proactive non-violence as an effective means to foster peace citing its work in Latin America. Read all  

The Vatican Secretary for Relations with States speaks to his Russian counterpart by telephone to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine and initiatives aimed at halting military actions, and offers to continue humanitarian efforts and to facilitate the exchange of prisoners between the two countries. Read all  

The Holy See Press Office tells journalists that Pope Francis continues to show gradual improvements at his residence in the Casa Santa Marta, and announces there could be updates regarding the Angelus address on Sunday. Read all  

Ahead of his canonization, a new documentary moves beyond the stereotypes that mark the life of the soon-to-be first millennial saint and focuses on who he was as a boy from Milan. Read all  

In a message read during the Slovak national jubilee pilgrimage to Rome, Pope Francis insists that faith is “a treasure to be shared with joy” and marvels at how saying ‘yes’ to God can open horizons of peace. Read all  

The Catholic Diocese of Torit has described the attack on its parish of ‘Our Lady of Assumption’ in Loa, Magwi County, as concerning and one that creates a climate of fear and anxiety. The assault by gunmen resulted in the death of one person and injury of another. The incident on the parish premises comes amid heightened political tension in South Sudan. Read all  

The Senior Emergency Response Officer describes the food and aid Caritas is providing for the millions of Sudanese displaced by the ongoing conflict. Read all  

As the death toll from Myanmar’s deadly earthquake rises over 3,000, Archbishop Marco Tin Win of Mandalay has urged the faithful to trust in God’s mercy amid the devastation caused by the March 28 earthquake. Read all  

As the Church’s liturgical readings recall Jesus’ encounter with the woman caught in adultery, the Director of the US-based Catholic Mobilizing Network explores the Lord’s rejection of capital punishment. Read all  

Two nuns are among the five people killed in an attack by a coalition of street gangs on Mirebalais in response to the attempt by the Transitional Council to retake control of the town. Read all  

The death toll from the massive earthquake that hit Myanmar nearly a week ago rises to 3,085 as search and rescue teams find more bodies. According to the country’s military rulers, another 4,715 people have been injured, and more than 300 are missing. Read all  

In this week’s news from the Orient, produced in collaboration with L’Œuvre d’Orient: Attack on an Assyrian parade in Iraq, Ukraine’s church remains wary, and Eastern Churches continue to celebrate Lent. Read all  

Syria condemns Israeli airstrikes on military targets as an “unjustified escalation.” Read all  

The Communications Coordinator for the Missionaries of the Divine Word – also known as SVDs or Verbites – reflects on the recent conference in Rome celebrating the society’s 150th anniversary. Read all  

Sr. Ivančica Fulir, a missionary in Benin, explains the importance of telling the stories of Catholic missionaries serving all over the world. “So many good deeds remain hidden. If more people knew about them, so much more could be done.” Read all  

The former Israeli Prime Minister analyses the situation in Israel, criticising the government of Prime Minister Netanyahu and his right-wing nationalist religious allies, whom he considers responsible for the country’s polarisation. Regarding the situation in Gaza, he reiterates that there is “no credible alternative to the two-state solution”. Read all  

In a message for the Jubilee Pilgrimage organised by Charis, the Catholic Charismatic Renewal International Service, Pope Francis says that the Holy Spirit is “the source of communion, harmony and fraternity”. Read all  

As the death toll from Myanmar’s recent devastating earthquake rises, Fr. Girish Santiago, the Jesuit Regional Superior, visits the Mandalay area to assess the damage and the Church’s efforts to provide humanitarian assistance. Read all  

A new document from the International Theological Commission highlights the relevance of the first ecumenical council. Read all  

The International Theological Commission publishes “Jesus Christ, Son of God, Saviour: 1700th Anniversary of the Ecumenical Council of Nicea (325-2025)”, dedicated to the Council that produced the first universal creed and proclaimed the faith of salvation in Jesus Christ, and in the One God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Read all  

On the 20th anniversary of John Paul II’s passing, thousands gather for a special evening prayer vigil in St. Peter’s Square led by the President of the Polish Bishops’ Conference, Archbishop Tadeusz Wojda. Read all