Category: Vatican News

Progress had reportedly been made on border issues and the return of prisoners during the latest negotiations between Lebanon and Israel in Rome. Read all  

At this Augustinian shrine, which he visited two days after his election to the papacy, Pope Leo will preside over Mass on September 7, on the eve of the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. A painting depicting him praying before the image of the Virgin will also be unveiled. Read all … Continue reading “Pope to visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel in Genazzano”

Pope Leo writes a letter marking the 900th anniversary of the return of Saint Agatha’s relics to Catania, Sicily. Read all  

The dramatic humanitarian emergency in a country gripped by a silent crisis affecting thousands of people which, according to a report by the Norwegian Refugee Council, ranks sixth among the world’s most neglected and overlooked crises. Read all  

In an interview with Vatican News during the SIGNIS World Congress and Assembly of Delegates 2026, Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu, Secretary of the Dicastery for Evangelization, said that Christian communicators are called to be disciples before becoming protagonists, building an identity rooted in human and spiritual formation before creating a digital platform in the service of … Continue reading “Archbishop Nwachukwu: Communication in the service of the Gospel”

As the Church marks the XIX Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Luke Gregory, OFM, reflects on the theme: “Take courage. Do not be afraid!” Read all  

Fr Francesco Patton, OFM, reflects on the city of Capernaum. Read all  

An international initiative, Catholic Universities Art Triennial, brings together universities from around the world dedicated to exploring how art plays a role in addressing the most relevant issues in the world today. Read all  

The Editor-in-Chief of L’Osservatore Romano, Andrea Monda, comments on Christopher Nolan’s recent film The Odyssey. Read all  

The Diocese of Calapan has been formally established and Bishop Moises Cuevas installed as its first bishop, marking its transition from decades of missionary care to a fully established local Church. Read all  

The program for Pope Leo XIV’s fifth Apostolic Journey is published. During his time in France he will visit the cities of Paris, Saint-Denis, Lourdes, and Metz. Read all  

In the Diocese of Khulna, where most Catholics come from Dalit backgrounds, the Church combines evangelisation, education and social support to help historically marginalised communities reclaim their dignity and build a better future. Read all  

The third and final morning of the SIGNIS World Congress focussed on the indispensable contribution of Catholic Sisters to the Church and to society. Sr. Jane Wakahiu, PhD Associate VP of Program Operations & Head, Catholic Sisters Conrad N. Hilton Foundation reflected on her experiences of accompanying women religious around the world. Read all  

During his visit to Mexico, Cardinal Pietro Parolin meets with representatives of the National Dialogue for Peace to hear firsthand about their experiences in building peace within local communities. Read all  

Bishop Lucio Andrice Muandula, Bishop Responsible for the Continental Synodal Journey, addresses Church leaders gathered in Ethiopia. Read all  

UN Humanitarian officials say Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip are disrupting civilian life, damaging shelters and increasing displacement. Read all  

At the conclusion of Pope Leo XIV’s Mass in the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Assisi, a young man named Francesco asks the Holy Father to pray that they might never lack the courage to follow Christ. In Him, “no one is a stranger, no one is excluded.” Read all  

At Mass for the 2026 Franciscan Youth Meeting in Assisi, the Pope encourages young people to “overcome resignation and fear,” and “write new pages of history.” Read all  

The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem is in Assisi city to inaugurate the Global House of Friendship and Hope, a new international project promoted by the Elijah Interfaith Institute. Speaking to Vatican Media, he discusses the Holy Land and expresses concern over the current situation of “neither war nor peace”. Read all  

The Provincial Minister of the Friars Minor of Umbria and Sardinia welcomes the Pope in Piazza Santa Maria degli Angeli. He describes Assisi as a “blessed land” where young people share “faith, hope, and fraternity,” seeking ways to become actively involved rather than remain mere spectators. Read all  

At Santa Maria degli Angeli, the first stop on his pastoral visit, the Pope answers questions from young people and explains that Gospel radicalism is “the opposite of fundamentalism: it does not make us blind and violent, but sensitive and attentive,” and welcoming towards all. Read all  

SIGNIS Africa, the Catholic association for media practitioners, has ushered in a new board of directors. For the first time since its inception in 2001, women make up the majority of the board. The election took place on the sidelines of the SIGNIS World Congress happening in Kigali, Rwanda, from 03 August to 08 August … Continue reading “SIGNIS Africa renews its leadership”

More than 50 delegates representing seven regional episcopal conferences of Africa, Madagascar and the Islands concluded the first preparatory seminar for the 2028 Ecclesial Assembly on Wednesday August 5th with a renewed commitment to foster a more synodal and missionary Church across the continent. Read all  

Archbishop Marcelo Colombo, President of the Argentine Bishops’ Conference, expresses joy knowing that they will be welcoming Pope Leo to their country in November. Read all  

Bishop Milton Tróccoli, President of the Uruguayan Bishops’ Conference, says Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Visit from 6 to 8 November will be a gift for the country and an opportunity to strengthen evangelisation, renew hope and reaffirm the Christian roots of the Uruguayan people. Read all