Cardinal Parolin: Russia’s absence at Summit for Peace in Ukraine a limitation

Cardinal Parolin: Russia’s absence at Summit for Peace in Ukraine a limitation

On the sidelines of an event at the Italian Senate dedicated to the restoration of peace, Cardinal Parolin comments on the High Level Conference for Peace in Ukraine which was held this weekend. By Salvatore Cernuzio Addressing world leaders gathered for a high-level conference for peace in Ukraine, the Vatican Secretary of State reiterates the…

CAFOD: UK’s Rwanda deportation plan misguided approach to humanitarian crisis

CAFOD: UK’s Rwanda deportation plan misguided approach to humanitarian crisis

Vatican news The recent British decision to approve legislation allowing the deportation of asylum seekers to Rwanda has drawn condemnation from humanitarian organizations including CAFOD, the aid agency for the Catholic Church in England and Wales. By Linda Bordoni Reacting to the British Parliament's approval on Tuesday morning of legislation to send some asylum seekers…

Archbishop Gallagher in Panama to mark 100 years of diplomatic relations

Archbishop Gallagher in Panama to mark 100 years of diplomatic relations

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…

Pope Francis: ‘Disarmament is a moral obligation’

Pope Francis: ‘Disarmament is a moral obligation’

Vatican news Pope Francis marks the upcoming International Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness Day, urging our family of nations to be bold and work toward disarmament. By Linda Bordoni At a time when military and arms spending is declining due to the many conflicts gripping the world, Pope Francis on Sunday urged all members of “the…