Vatican News – English
- Pope’s Vocations Day message: ‘Pilgrims of hope, builders of peace’Pope Francis releases his message for the 61st World Day of Prayer for Vocations, celebrated on April 21, and urges Christians to welcome our shared vocation to sow the seeds of hope and peace in our world. Read all
- Church in Sri Lanka and challenge of interreligious dialogueWe have arrived to the last episode of our visit to Sri Lanka with the MAGIS Foundation. What emerges is a vital Church, striving for full religious freedom and still waiting for answers on the 2019 Easter attacks, while struggling to overcome ongoing clericalism in its ranks. Read all
- German Embassy to Holy See presents book on role of women in the ChurchThe German Embassy to the Holy See holds a presentation to mark the publication of a booklet by the Herder-Verlag, entitled “God's Strong Daughters – Women and Offices in Catholicism Worldwide,” focusing on the ongoing Synod on synodality and the "question of women’s rights.” Read all
- Israeli troops target Gaza’s main hospitalThe Israeli military has launched a raid in al-Shifa, the largest hospital in the Gaza Strip. Read all
- Caritas urges EU candidates to prioritize solidarityThe Catholic charity organization urges candidates in EU elections to prioritize policies that reflect the European values of solidarity, respect of human and social rights and global justice. Read all
- No ExcusesVatican Media presents a story by Dale Recinella, a former Wall Street finance lawyer who, along with his wife Susan, acts as a chaplain for death row prisoners in Florida. Read all
- Jesuits complete merger of three Pontifical Universities into single entityWelcoming Pope Francis' indications to join three Jesuit-run Pontifical Universities into a single entity, the Pontifical Gregorian University explains the new configuration of the University with the new Statutes entering into force on 19 May 2024. Read all