Category: Vatican News

As the international community marks World Porridge Day on 10 October, the story of a young Malawian woman whose life was transformed by a daily school meal offers a reflection on the importance of school feeding programmes in the fight against hunger. Through the documentary Lettie, Mary’s Meals revisits a story first told more than … Continue reading “From hunger to hope: Lettie’s story on World Porridge Day”

Speaking on the sidelines of an event in Rome on John Henry Newman, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin comments on plans to livestream the execution of Nidal Hassan in the United States, saying that turning death into a spectacle is unacceptable. Read all  

On the second full day of the Meeting on the Tenth Anniversary of ‘Amoris laetitia’, Archbishop Tim Costelloe of Perth reflects on his experience of the encounter, and discusses how to build relationships with youth. Read all  

The Vatican holds the first press briefing since the beginning of the ecclesial encounter ‘Ten Years after ‘Amoris laetitia’: proclaiming the Gospel with families today’. Pope Leo XIV called the Meeting with the Heads of Eastern Churches and the Presidents of Episcopal Conferences to mark the tenth anniversary of Francis’ apostolic exhortation ‘On Love in … Continue reading “Amid the challenges of the modern world, Amoris laetitia remains a work in progress”

Archbishop Paul Coakley, President of the US Bishops’ Conference, expresses shock over the planned livestreamed execution of Nidal Hassan, warning that a public execution would “further undermine the moral fabric of our nation.” Read all  

Nearly 50 years ago, Darius von Güttner Sporzyński arrived at Italy’s Latina Refugee Camp after fleeing Poland. His journey would take him from the camp to Australia—and, decades later, back to Italy as a university academic director. For the first time, he shares the story of that extraordinary full-circle journey. Read all  

Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle—Pro-Prefect of the Section for First Evangelization and New Particular Churches within the Dicastery for Evangelization—succeeds 92-year-old Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, as Dean of the College of Cardinals. Read all  

The Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the United Nations addresses the 81st session of the General Assembly on the elimination of racial discrimination and warns against “materialist and nationalist ideologies” that affront human dignity – the cornerstone of building “a true international community.” Read all  

Pope Leo XIV presides over Mass for the opening of the Pontifical Universities’ academic year, reminding students and professors to seek the truth together and deepen faith through the use of reason. Read all  

Archbishop Christophe Z. El-Kassis addresses the UN General Assembly on the protection of human rights, calling for the abolition of the death penalty. In a separate statement on criminal justice and drug control, he stresses the importance of prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. Read all  

On the second day of the meeting reflecting on ten years of Amoris Laetitia, the bishops dedicate time to “the reality, beauty, and challenges of families today”. Cardinal Kevin Farrell and Cardinal Mario Grech urge their fellow bishops to listen to the experiences of families as they lead to a greater understanding of how the … Continue reading “Amoris Laetitia: ‘We have much to receive and learn’ from families”

Marking World Sight Day, the Santa Marta Pediatric Dispensary offers eye screenings and free prescription glasses to children in need. Read all  

On the second day of Pope Leo XIV’s meeting marking the 10th anniversary of Amoris laetitia, Cardinal Neri Ferrão shares experiences from Asia and Vincenzo Rosito reflects on new digital technologies’ transformation of how children are raised. Read all  

Addressing a Catholic media congress in Cebu, Philippines, Dr. Paolo Ruffini, Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication, invites communicators to place human dignity, authentic relationships, and the common good at the heart of artificial intelligence and digital communication. Read all  

The Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the United Nations, Archbishop Christophe El Kassis, insists on the need for the rights of indigenous peoples to be “respected, protected, and promoted as a matter of justice and of the common good.” Read all  

As the Central African Republic continues its efforts to rebuild after years of crisis, the Coadjutor Archbishop of Bangui has underscored the Church’s role in promoting communion, dialogue and peace. Read all  

The Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations is in Islamabad from 8 to 10 October. He will meet with political and religious authorities, the country’s bishops and visit the Faisal Mosque. Read all  

Pope Leo XIV appoints Sister Mary Teresa Barron as Adjunct Secretary of the Dicastery for Evangelization and President of the Pontifical Mission Societies, beginning on January 4, 2027. Read all  

One hundred and twenty-five years after the passenger ship Annam carried five missionaries from France to Siam, the Brothers of St. Gabriel mark the anniversary of their educational mission in Thailand. Read all  

Cardinal George Jakob Koovakad, Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, reflects on the “Spirit of Assisi” born 40 years ago with Pope St. John Paul II’s interreligious encounter in the Italian city, saying the Christian response to war, and the only path to peace, is “a humanity that prays, walks together, and disarms itself … Continue reading “Cardinal Koovakad: Fraternity is only possible architecture for sustainable future”

On the first day of the meeting dedicated to the 10th anniversary of Amoris laetitia, Sr. Helen Alford calls for ways to encourage young people to embrace the “great challenge” of family life. Read all  

Pope Leo XIV encourages Bishops from around the world to share what has emerged in their Churches over the ten years since the publication of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation Amoris laetitia, and urges them to courageously confront the questions and difficulties that families face today. Read all  

In a video message for the 100th World Mission Sunday, Pope Leo XIV thanks the faithful for their prayers and support, recalling how they helped nurture his vocation and sustain his missionary work in Peru. Read all  

At the General Audience, Pope Leo XIV renews his invitation to pray the Rosary, echoing the appeal he made in Lourdes to ask Mary for peace in the world, especially during the month of October. Read all  

Pope Leo XIV thanks Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums for their “generous collaboration” in helping to preserve the Vatican’s art, and encourages them “to open themselves to Beauty and consider ways of helping others do the same.” Read all