Vatican News – English

• Cardinal Parolin brings Christmas message of hope to Children's Hospital
  This year, in keeping with tradition, the Vatican Secretary of State pays a visit to the Vatican’s Children’s Hospital, bringing a message of Christmas hope to doctors, nurses, patients, and families. Read all  
• Pope Francis’ vision of hope, forgiveness, and unity in troubled times
  In an interview with Argentina’s “Canal Orbe 21” TV, Pope Francis offers his thoughts on the challenges of our times and the Church’s evolving mission amid global tensions, rising inequality, Read all  
• HRW and MSF accuse Israel of ‘acts of genocide’ and ‘ethnic cleansing'. Israel denies.
  Just released reports by the NGOs ‘Human Rights Watch’ and ‘Medecins Sans Frontiers’ accuse Israel of committing “acts of genocide” and “ethnic cleansing” in Gaza. Israel responds accusing the organizations of spreading “lies”. Read all  
• Disasters highlight Africa's vulnerabilities, says Apostolic Nuncio to Ghana
  Archbishop Julien Kabore, the Apostolic Nuncio to Ghana, has emphasised that both natural and man-made disasters pose significant challenges to communities worldwide, particularly in Africa. He noted that the continent's vulnerabilities are exacerbated by poverty, environmental degradation, and social inequalities. Read all  
• Pope: 'Christmas is not just a family celebration, it’s helping the suffering'
  Greeting some children of Italy’s Catholic Action lay movement ahead of Christmas, Pope Francis urges them to spread the wonder of Jesus’ love for us every day by being close to the needy and those suffering war, especially other children. Read all