VATICAN NEWS
The Vatican Secretary for Relations with States concludes a four-day visit to Panama on the occasion of the centenary of diplomatic relations with the Holy See. By Vatican News Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Vatican secretary for relations with states and international organizations, concludes a visit to Panama on Thursday to mark the centenary of diplomatic…
Vatican news The general secretary of the World Council of Churches joins in its strong condemnation of the killing of seven World Central Kitchen aid workers who were bringing desperately needed food to Gaza. By Lisa Zengarini The World Council of Churches (WCC) has joined the international outcry over the recent killing of seven people…
Vatican news Pope Francis remembers Ukrainian soldier Oleksandr, 23, killed during fighting in Avdiivka, as the pope held the late soldier's rosary and Gospel. Deborah Castellano Lubov “In my hands I hold a rosary and a New Testament left by a soldier who died in the war. This young man was called Oleksandr – Alexander:…
Addressing the UN Disarmament Commission in New York, the Vatican's Permanent Observer to the UN reaffirms that the logic of deterrence is illusory and calls for the adoption of a binding international treaty to regulate disarmament. artificial intelligence modeled on the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. By Lisa Zengarini Against a backdrop of…
Vatican news We speak with the Apostolic Nuncio to Ukraine, Visvaldas Kulbokas, who spent Easter in Ukraine under intense Russian bombing. By Svitlana Dukhovych Excellency, you spent Christmas with the Catholic community of Kharkiv, one of the cities most affected by Russian attacks. Now, for Easter, you went to Zaporizhzhia, another city that is bombed…
The Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations in New York, Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, advocates for more effective international measures against crimes against humanity, emphasizing the importance of human dignity and prevention efforts. By Francesca Merlo Addressing the Sixth Committee, a resumed session of the 78th session of the United Nations General…
Vatican news Pope Francis invites Christians to pray for the peace of Christ to renew nations torn by war and violence, as he prays the Regina Coeli on Easter Monday. By Devin Watkins As the Church celebrated Easter Monday, Pope Francis renewed his constant call for peace. He prayed that the Lord's gift of peace…
Vatican news During the Easter Holy Night vigil in St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis invites us to “lift our eyes” to Jesus, the God of life, and reminds us that in welcoming him no failure will bring us will condemn you to despair. By Lisa Zengarini Pope Francis presided over the traditional Easter Holy Night…
Vatican news Reflection on the Day of the Lord: “He saw and believed” Vatican news sc
Vatican news Pope Francis follows the Stations of the Cross celebrated at the Colosseum in Rome on Good Friday from his residence at Casa Santa Marta, while leading the faithful in reflection on our Christian path of prayer. By Devin Watkins “We are now taking advantage of this time to be with you. We want…