At the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin emphasized the need for reforms in global governance to ensure respect for human rights and address modern challenges on November 19.
In his forthcoming book, Hope Never Disappoints: Pilgrims Towards a Better World, Pope Francis addresses pressing global issues, including the suffering caused by war, displacement, and famine.
The Organization of American States (OAS) recently approved a resolution supporting Haiti’s request for a UN-backed peacekeeping mission to restore stability in the crisis-stricken nation on November 13, 2024.
Pope Francis welcomed the Holy Synod of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church, marking their first visit to Rome and celebrating the ecumenical progress between the Catholic Church and this ancient Indian Christian tradition.
An innovative project between the Vatican and Microsoft unveiled a new AI-enhanced digital portal titled “St. Peter’s Basilica: AI-Enhanced Experience” on November 11, 2024.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Holy See's Secretary of State, spoke to reporters at an event at Gregorian University, offering his best wishes to US President-elect Donald Trump.
Pope Francis highlighted the devastating impact of war on innocent lives, particularly children and families, as he reflected on the ongoing Israeli attacks in Gaza and Lebanon during his address to people in St. Peter’s Square, on October 30, 2024.
During his general audience on October 23, Pope Francis delivered a heartfelt plea for peace, denouncing the escalating violence in Palestine and the arms trade fueling conflicts around the world.
Pope Francis recently invited surgeons to be “protectors of lives of the suffering” on the occasion of the 126th National Congress of the Italian Society of Surgery in Rome themed “The Future of the Surgeon – The Surgeon of the Future”, according to Vatican News.
On October 6, after the Angelus prayer, Pope Francis declared Fr. George Koovakad, 51, a cardinal. He is the first active papal visit organizer to hold the rank.
The Holy Father encouraged members of the AIDAF Italian Family Business Association to let their faith guide them in all they do, reminding them that 'the Church is God's family,' and to live their service with a 'universal heart', according to the Vatican News.
In a moment of profound reflection, Cardinal-elect Pablo Virgilio David, recently appointed to this high office, recalls the whirlwind of emotions that followed the unexpected announcement of his new role in the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis has announced a Consistory for the creation of 21 new Cardinals from around the globe, scheduled to take place on December 8, 2024, at the Vatican, coinciding with the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
Pope Francis in his recent meeting with a delegation of the “Custodians of Beauty” (“Custodi del Bello”) project sponsored by the Italian Bishops’ Conference (CEI) urged them to restore true beauty and harmony to the world, prioritizing those who live on the margins of society, according to Vatican News.
The Pope’s Video for the month of October prays for "for a shared mission," and calls on all faithful in whatever vocation they may have to do their best to contribute to a sense of co-responsibility in the Church, according to Vatican News.
