Category: Vatican News

Archbishop Christophe El Kassis calls for resources devoted to weapons to be redirected towards people living in poverty, warning that rising military expenditure stands in stark contrast to urgent humanitarian and development needs. Read all  

The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, thanking him for his appeals for peace and the Holy See’s humanitarian efforts on behalf of prisoners and children, as well as its concern for the people of Oleshky. Read all  

Two gunmen open fire during a funeral service at a Christian place of worship in the south of the country. According to local media, ten people are injured, some seriously. Authorities have launched an investigation to establish the circumstances of the attack and identify those responsible. Read all  

Archbishop Luis Marín de San Martín, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity, is preparing to undertake a mission to Ukraine from 27 to 30 October, with the full involvement of both the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church and the Latin-rite Church. Read all  

The appointment follows King Charles III’s acceptance of the title of Royal Confrater of the Papal Basilica of St Paul’s Outside the Walls in Rome during his State Visit to the Holy See in October 2025. Read all  

In a pastoral letter titled ‘Wonder of America’, written in preparation for the 500th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles reflects on his deep personal devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe, the history and holiness of the Americas, and the Church’s continuing mission to bring Christ … Continue reading “LA’s Archbishop Gomez shares devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe in pastoral letter”

The Psalms with John Paul II concert held in Rome marks the 45th anniversary celebrations of the Vatican John Paul II Foundation, featuring psalms sung in Polish, Italian, and English, together with the Our Father in Swahili and uniting those gathered in prayer. Read all  

Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe speaks at the International Congress for Pastoral Care in Schools and Universities, taking place at the Vatican, and reflects on ways to inspire the imagination of young people during the digital age. Read all  

Bishop Krzysztof Nykiel, Regent of the Apostolic Penitentiary, illustrates an upcoming seminar and invites the faithful to rediscover the Sacrament of Reconciliation, reminding them that no one is too great a sinner to return to God and receive His mercy. Read all  

At a conference in Frankfurt, Cardinal Michael Czerny calls for theological education that is rooted in faith, attentive to human suffering, and committed to dialogue amid the challenges of artificial intelligence and social injustice. Read all  

Pope Leo XIV urges members of the Pontifical Gregorian University’s Faculty of Canon Law to undertake their studies “in light of the mystery of the Church,” always intent on promoting “the supernatural good of persons” through the pursuit of true justice, which is never separated from truth and mercy.” Read all  

Pope Leo XIV will not make his scheduled visit to Assisi on October 27 upon the advice of his doctors, in order to “aid his recovery” following his recent thoracic surgery. Read all  

Our Editorial Director reflects on the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith’s new document entitled “Venite ad Me: Considerations on the Transmission of the Faith in an Epochal Change.” Read all  

The Secretary of State celebrates Mass at the tomb of the Polish Pope on the day of his liturgical memorial and remembers how in 2005 he said how peace needs to be “maintained and fostered by decisions and actions inspired by good.” Read all  

Indonesia’s new Camino de Flores walking pilgrimage aims to connect faith, culture, and local development, as Church representatives urge solidarity with communities along the route. Read all  

The Catholic faithful from across Uganda and beyond gathered at Wipolo Martyrs Shrine in Agago District, Gulu Archdiocese, this week 20 October, to commemorate the 108th anniversary of the martyrdom of Blessed Daudi Okello and Jildo Irwa. These young catechists were killed in 1918 for their steadfast witness to the Christian faith. Read all  

Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, and the President of Honduras, Nasry Juan Asfura Zablah, sign an agreement consolidating the existing good bilateral relations between Honduras and the Holy See, safeguarding the legal personality of the Church, and promoting cooperation between the Church and State. Read all  

On the feast day of Pope St. John Paul II—the creator of World Youth Day—Pope Leo XIV sends a message to young people around the world, urging them to register for WYD Seoul 2027, saying it will offer an experience of “an even greater sense of unity, for we are all members of the one … Continue reading “Pope Leo urges young people to register for 2027 World Youth Day”

The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith releases a document entitled “Venite ad Me: Considerations on the Transmission of the Faith in an Epochal Change,” which explores how the Church should focus on evangelizing adults, as well as catechizing children and teenagers. Read all  

Meeting with participants in the International Congress for Pastoral Care in Schools and Universities, Pope Leo XIV urges Catholic educational institutions to make young people feel encouraged and loved, in order to help younger generations build a better world. Read all  

Addressing a delegation of the American Jewish Committee, Pope Leo XIV encourages everyone to work together to promote human dignity, defend religious freedom, and reject all forms of religious and ethnic hatred and discrimination. Read all  

Pope Leo XIV’s doctors confirm that the tumor removed on October 13 was a lung adenocarcinoma and that the disease was localized, noting that “no further treatment is necessary.” Read all  

Monsignor Juan Antonio Cruz Serrano, speaking at an extraordinary session of the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States, notes that reflecting on the “lights and shadows” of the encounter between two worlds—Europe and the peoples of the Americas—“does not mean remaining a prisoner of the past, but rather learning from it to build … Continue reading “Holy See at OAS: Respect the dignity and culture of indigenous peoples”

The patriarchs and heads of Churches in Jerusalem issue a statement firmly condemning the “heinous attack” carried out on Saturday, October 17, by “masked settlers” in the Christian village of Taybeh. Read all  

The Vatican Secretary of State opens five days of meetings to mark the 150th anniversary of the Faculty of Canon Law at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome and speaks about law and new technologies, drawing from Pope Leo’s encyclical “Magnifica humanitas”. Read all