Indonesian has officially become the 57th language of Vatican News, marking a significant milestone in the Church’s global communication mission and opening new pathways for millions of faithful to access the Pope’s message in their mother tongue.
After more than a decade leading the Vatican’s charitable outreach to the poor, Cardinal Konrad Krajewski has been appointed archbishop of Łódź, central Poland, bringing to his homeland a pastoral mission deeply shaped by years of service to the poor.
Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims are visiting the Italian hill town of Assisi this month to venerate the relics of Francis of Assisi, whose bones are being displayed publicly to mark the 800th anniversary of his death.
At least five people have been killed in Gulf states since February 28, as Iranian strikes targeted parts of the Arabian Peninsula, according to a report by Vatican News.
Thousands of Filipino faithful transformed the solemn atmosphere of St. Peter’s Basilica into a vibrant celebration of faith as they gathered for the Simbang Gabi (Dawn Mass) on December 21, 2025.
The Holy See has officially released the schedule and liturgical details for the closing of the Holy Doors in Rome’s four major Papal Basilicas, marking the final stage of the 2025 Holy Year.
At the ongoing FABC Bishops’ Meet in Hong Kong, Dr. Nataša Govekar, Theological-Pastoral Director of the Dicastery for Communication, delivered a major reflection titled “Guiding Principles for Using AI in Evangelization and Pastoral Care.”
On November 21, 2025, Pope Leo XIV received the President of the Democratic Republic of East Timor, Mr. José Manuel Ramos-Horta, in a private audience at the Vatican Apostolic Palace.
Medical professionals, ethicists, and Church leaders gathered in the Vatican from November 10 to 12 for an international conference titled “AI and Medicine: The Challenge of Human Dignity.”
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) has released a new doctrinal document on November 4, clarifying the correct understanding of certain Marian titles in relation to the mystery of salvation.
Six decades after the Second Vatican Council opened a new chapter in relations between the Catholic Church and non-Christian religions, representatives of faiths from across the globe gathered in the Paul VI Hall to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, the landmark declaration on interreligious dialogue.
This heartfelt appeal forms the core of the Vatican’s Deepavali message from the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue to the Hindu community celebrating the festival of lights on October 20, 2025, Vatican News reported.
In a moving celebration at St. Peter’s Square (Sunday, 28/9), Pope Leo XIV entrusted 39 catechists from around the world with a special mission cross, commissioning them to be “missionaries of hope” in their communities.
Pope Leo XIV has reminded medical professionals that while artificial intelligence (AI) can greatly assist in healthcare, it can never replace the essential human presence of a physician.
Pope Leo XIV has chosen “Preserving human voices and faces” as the theme for the 60th World Day of Social Communications, which will be observed on May 17, 2026.
Representatives of Vietnam and the Holy See held a bilateral meeting in the Vatican to discuss the current situation of the Catholic Church in the Southeast Asian nation.
Pope Leo XIV has called on newly appointed bishops to confront clergy misconduct with courage and transparency, while rooting their ministry in synodality, dialogue, and closeness to the faithful.
A high-level delegation from the Vatican’s Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, led by its Prefect Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad, is visiting Bangladesh from September 6 to 11, 2025.
