Vatican News
European Churches celebrate 20th anniversary of ‘Charta Oecumenica’
Churches in Europe are preparing to celebrate 20 years since the signing of the European Ecumenical Charter, with Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco and others thanking God for the advances made by… Read More
North Koreans facing possible famine amid Covid-19 crisis
Fears are growing that many North Koreans are facing a looming famine, as the nation’s leader compares the current economic crisis to a deadly famine in the 1990s. Read More
Church in Malta concerned over push to legalize marijuana
The Secretariat for Catholic Education and the Church Schools Association, together with other organizations, including Caritas Malta, express concern over the possible legalization of the production, commercialization and use of… Read More
Irish Bishops begin path to holding a national Synod
The Catholic Church in Ireland is on its way to preparing a National Synodal Assembly to be held within the next five years, with a focus on the challenges and… Read More
Covid-19 vaccines reach over 100 economies under Covax initiative
At forty-two days since the first batch of Covid-19 vaccines were delivered to Ghana under the Covax initiative, over 100 economies have now received Covid-19 vaccines across six continents. Read More
We know, when ready, Pope Francis will come to South Sudan.
As South Sudan starts vaccinating some of its health workers, Archbishop Stephen Ameyu Martin Mula of Juba Archdiocese has been reflecting about Easter and Covid-19. Read More
Seven days with Pope Francis – News Video
Pope Francis’s activities in these last seven days (1-8 April) coincide with the Easter Triduum, which was once again celebrated with restrictions in place due to Covid-19. Yet, the health… Read More
Vatican Museums to reopen on 3 May
Booking is required as are punctuality, masks and social distancing. The Vatican Gardens will also be open for visits. Read More
Pope backs multi-faith efforts to eradicate child sexual abuse
Participants at an International Symposium on strategies for preventing and healing child sexual abuse receive a message of encouragement and gratitude from Pope Francis. Read More
Indonesian Church calls for compassion for flood victims
The Catholic Church of Indonesia has called on Catholics to show compassion to victims of the devastating flash floods and landslides that hit the country’s predominantly Catholic province of East… Read More
Pope Francis: Too much exclusion for a world in which all are equal
Pope Francis sends a letter to the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund as they begin their virtual spring meetings. In his letter, the Pope stresses the importance… Read More
Archbishop Gallagher: ‘Nostra aetate’ highlights Church’s commitment against anti-Semitism
The Holy See’s Secretary for Relations with States emphasizes the importance of open and respectful dialogue as a key element to combat anti-Semitism on our path towards a climate of… Read More
Violence in Northern Ireland widely condemned
Irish and British political leaders condemn recent violence on the streets of Belfast, saying the only way to resolve differences is through dialogue. Read More
East Timor Church reaches out to flood victims
Floods and landslides caused by heavy rains have killed over 42 people and displaced some 9,700 in Timor-Leste, says the United Nations. Catholic Church facilities are hosting many of the… Read More
Pope Francis recalls love for Eucharistic adoration from his youth
Pope Francis sends a handwritten note to Alpha and Omega Catholic weekly in reply to a record from his youth containing his name as one of the faithful nocturnal adorers… Read More
A bird’s nest and healing: Vatican sponsors event on preventing sexual abuse
The Vatican teams up with Harvard University to host a virtual Symposium on preventing and healing child sexual abuse, an event which grew out of a bird’s nest presented to… Read More
Acute hunger looms in the DRC warns UN
The FAO and WFP have warned that the scale of acute hunger in the DRC is “staggering”. Conflict and insecurity have been a leading factor, followed by Covid-19 and economic… Read More
Pope Francis to young people: God is thirsty for you
“Francesco il guillare di Dio” is a new book authored by Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa with the introduction written by Pope Francis. In it, the Pope encourages young people to respond… Read More
Pope personally congratulates Maltese priest on his 90th birthday
Pope Francis reaches out to Fr Dionysius Mintoff, founder of a Centre for Peace and a shelter for migrants in Malta, on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Read More
