In a video conference, Cardinal Pietro Parolin speaks with the Russian Commissioner for Human Rights on “the need to safeguard fundamental human rights as defined in international conventions in the context of the current conflict,” and expresses gratitude for her role in the release of two Ukrainian priests. By Deborah Castellano Lubov The protection of…
Vatican news The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem has released a video clip presenting the various initiatives it has undertaken since October 7, with the support of the universal Church, to help the many Palestinian Christian families affected by the war in the Holy Land. By Lisa Zengarini As the war between Israel and Hamas continues…
Vatican news A statement issued by the patriarchs and heads of the churches of Jerusalem expresses grave concern over the heightened tensions that are putting the region on the brink of all-out war and calls for a negotiated settlement for peace. By Linda Bordoni As the twelfth month of “the current devastating war” approaches and…
Vatican news Pope Francis is making his latest appeal for peace amid ongoing conflicts and political instability in the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Ukraine, Myanmar and the Holy Land. By Deborah Castellano Lubov The Holy Father made his final appeals for peace in places torn apart by war and conflict, and for closeness…
Vatican news On the occasion of World Humanitarian Day, Pope Francis calls for prayers for humanitarian workers who demonstrate fraternity while risking their lives to help others. By Lisa Zengarini As the international community marks World Humanitarian Day (WHD) on August 19, Pope Francis has invited everyone to pray for humanitarian workers, “especially those who…
Vatican news On the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Custos of the Holy Land, Father Francesco Patton, leads Mass on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem and urges the congregation to ask for the gift of peace in the Middle East. By Adriana Masotti Father Francesco Patton, Custos of the…
The Holy See Press Office confirms a telephone call between Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, whom Pope Francis has sent on a peace mission to kyiv, Moscow, Washington and Beijing in 2023, and Li Hui, Beijing’s delegate for Eurasian affairs. By Vatican News The Holy See Press Office confirmed on Thursday that yesterday morning, Wednesday, August 14,…
Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, papal chaplain, announces the arrival of several trucks loaded with food, clothing, hygiene products and medicines, which Pope Francis had sent to the Kharkiv region of Ukraine. By Salvatore Cernuzio The Pope’s charity reaches the heart of the conflict in Ukraine, arriving in Kharkiv, one of the regions most affected by Russian…
Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and Iran’s new President, Masoud Pezeshkian, discuss issues of common interest in a phone call, with Cardinal Parolin expressing the Holy See’s deep concern about the risk of an extension of the war in the Middle East. By Vatican News On Monday morning, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State…
Vatican news The Chaldean Patriarch of Baghdad issues a message on the 10th anniversary of the Islamic State’s takeover of Iraq, calling on Christian, Muslim and Jewish leaders to unite their voices against the extremism and hatred fueling the ongoing wars in the Middle East. By Lisa Zengarini As Iraq marks the 10th anniversary of…