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  • Pope prays for victims of terrorist attack in Moscow

    Mar 25, 2024

    Pope Francis offers his prayers for the victims of Friday’s terrorist attack on a concert hall in the Russian capital of Moscow, and invites everyone to pray for “martyred Ukraine” as the country faces heavy Russian bombardment of critical infrastructure.

  • Pope to RAI: Public broadcasting must serve the common good

    Mar 24, 2024

    Meeting managers and staff of the Italian broadcasting corporation, RAI, Pope Francis highlights its mission to serve citizens by producing high-quality programmes and unbiased information for the common good.

  • Vatican holds dialogue with German Bishops about Synodal journey

    Mar 24, 2024

    Vatican officials meet with representatives of the German Bishops’ Conference to discuss several theological questions raised in documents from the Synodal process in Germany.

  • Cardinal Parolin: 'We are part of an interdependent human family'

    Mar 24, 2024

    Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin sends a video message to the third edition of "Cinema for Creation," taking place in the Italian city of Padua on the theme: "Nourished by beauty and love: Forces that save the world."

  • President of Malta: Pope Francis speaks to the whole world

    Mar 23, 2024

    In an interview with Vatican News, Maltese President George Vella speaks about Pope Francis’ commitment to fighting climate, the Pope’s 2022 visit to Malta, and the president’s gift of six computers to the Mother of Mercy Clinic at St Peter’s.

  • Holy See: 'Fight against racism begins from education'

    Mar 23, 2024

    During a commemorative event in New York marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, the Vatican’s Permanent Observer to the United Nation highlights the crucial role of education in eradicating racial prejudice, and decries ongoing racial discrimination against migrants or refugees of African descent in their countries of destination.

  • Catholics in India observe day of prayer ahead of general elections

    Mar 23, 2024

    The Catholic Church in India is celebrating a special day of prayer and fasting on Friday, with the upcoming general elections serving as a focal point for prayer intentions, amid growing political and religious tensions in the country.

  • Patriarch Pizzaballa: The situation in Gaza is intolerable

    Mar 22, 2024

    Speaking to Italian television, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem says that “everyone must do everything possible to put an end this situation."

  • Cardinal Cantalamessa gives fifth Lenten sermon

    Mar 22, 2024

    Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa, the Preacher of the Papal Household, delivers his fifth sermon for Lent 2024 to Roman Curia, reflecting on Jesus' words, 'I am the Resurrection and the Life.'

  • Pope Francis meets with President Vella of Malta

    Mar 22, 2024

    Pope Francis holds a private audience with Maltese President George Vella, who gifts the Pope six computers for the Mother of Mercy Clinic that serves the poor in St. Peter’s Square.