Vatican News

The wife of the Ukrainian President is in Rome, meeting Italian authorities and government officials as her country marks 1,000 tragic days of war. On Wednesday she was received by Pope Francis, she attended the General Audience and visited young patients at the Bambino Gesù Hospital. Read all  

On the occasion of World Children’s Day, the UN invites people from every walk of life to listen to children and create a better world for them. Read all  

Pope Francis has approved the updated edition of the liturgical book for papal funeral rites in April, which was written by the Office for the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff. Read all  

The president of the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC) says the recently concluded solidarity visit to Mozambique emphasised the church’s call for dialogue in the Southern African nation Read all  

Pope Francis establishes the Pontifical Committee for the World Day of Children, which will promote the World Day and the Church’s mission of advocating respect for the rights and dignity of children. Read all  

Pope Francis addresses participants in a Joint Colloquium between the Dicastery for Interreligious dialogue and the Iranian “Centre for Interreligious & Intercultural Dialogue”. Read all  

Pope Francis reads aloud a letter sent to him by a Ukrainian student to mark the 1,000th day of the war in the country. “When you speak of our thousand days of suffering,” the student urges, “speak of our thousand days of love, too.” Read all  

Pope Francis announces that the Vatican will host a World Meeting on Children’s Rights on February 3, 2025, with the theme, “Love Them and Protect Them.” Read all  

Pope Francis continues his cycle of catechesis and highlights the Holy Spirit’s diverse gifts, or charisms, as vital tools for unity and service in the Church, emphasising their purpose for the common good and their rootedness in love. Read all  

Every day, one thousand children under 5 die from unsafe water. On November 19, the United Nations shines a light on the challenges billions around the world face each day. Read all  

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has issued a call for unity, hope, and action as they concluded their Annual Plenary Assembly in Obuasi Diocese. The Assembly, held recently, focused on pressing national issues, the Church’s mission, and the need for a renewed commitment to the environment and social justice Read all  

The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church speaks to Vatican News about the 1,000 days of full-scale war in the country, saying that in Ukrainians’ resilience lies the solution to many of today’s injustices in the world. Read all  

In preparation for the 2025 Jubilee Year, the Fabric of Saint Peter is set to launch the ‘Romea Strata’ guide and the Testimonium certificate, offering pilgrims a deep spiritual experience along their journey to Rome. Read all  

One thousand days from the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Pope Francis sends a letter to express solidarity with all Ukrainians, along with his hopes and prayers for peace. Read all  

The Vatican Secretary for Relations with States receives an honorary doctorate from the Catholic University of Central Africa in Yaoundé, Cameroon, and praises agreements between the Holy See and African countries as promoting “ecclesiastical freedoms” and the “common good.” Read all  

As Haiti continues to face instability and violence in the face of vicious gangs, Bishop Pierre André Dumas invites Haitians to seek solutions to their country’s problems. Read all  

At the G20 Summit in Brazil, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin challenges wealthier countries to forgive the debts of developing countries and take responsibility for their past decisions. Read all  

Prominent buildings in several cities across the world will turn red on 20 November to mark Red Wednesday, Aid to the Church in Need’s annual campaign for persecuted Christians. Read all  

The Catholic Church in Tokyo commemorated its annual “Myanmar Day” at St. Mary’s Cathedral, underscoring decades of solidarity with the Church in Myanmar. Read all  

In a message addressed to the President of Brazil hosting the G20 Summit for international economic cooperation, Pope Francis calls for immediate and united efforts to eradicate world hunger and poverty. Read all  

As the Catholic Church dedicates November to honoring the deceased through remembrance and prayer, the Don’t Drive Drunk Foundation has called on Churches across Thailand to include prayers for victims of road traffic accidents. Read all  

Health officials in Gaza say Israeli attacks have killed 76 Palestinians and wounded 158 over the last 24 hours. Read all  

As we mark 1,000 days since the outbreak of war in Ukraine, Vatican News speaks to the Italian historian Andrea Riccardi, founder of the Community of Sant’Egidio, about the importance of keeping open paths of dialogue. Read all  

Our Editorial Director, Andrea Tornielli, reflects on the 1,000th day of Russia’s war in Ukraine and the need for diplomatic efforts to achieve peace. Read all  

In an interview with our Editorial Director marking 1000 days since the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin decries the ongoing suffering of the martyred Ukrainian people and again urges stronger diplomatic efforts to stop the carnage. Read all