Browsing News Entries

Radio Maria's accounts blocked in Nicaragua

Radio Maria radio station has announced that it can no longer access its savings at the Banco de la Producción.

Read all

 

Pope Francis offers consolation and prayers to victims of Sydney attack

In a telegram signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, Pope Francis says he is "deeply saddened" by an attack at a Sydney, Australia, shopping centre that left six people dead. He assures the victims of his prayers and spiritual closeness.

Read all

 

Holy See Press Office declaration on dismissal of nun in France

Matteo Bruni, the Director of the Holy See Press Office, responds to questions from journalists about the dismissal of Sabine de la Valette, formerly Sister Marie Ferréol.

Read all

 

Iranian action on Israel expected, says US President

President Biden has urged Iran not to attack Israel in retaliation for last weeks deadly strike on an Iranian diplomatic compound in Syria.

Read all

 

Pope to Italian scouts: ‘We must defend the dignity of all human life’

As the Italian Catholic Movement of Adult Scouts (MASCI) celebrates 70 years of foundation, Pope Francis encourages them to continue to stay true to their founding values of community, education, service, and care for human life and our common home.

Read all

 

Pope Francis approves decrees for new Italian Saint and two Blesseds from Spain

Pope Francis approves the canonization of the foundress of the Oblates of the Holy Spirit and the beatfication of a priest and a layman murdered in 1936 during the Spanish Civil War.

Read all

 

Pope: Like our cities, we build future with an eye to the past

Meeting with members of the Spanish World Heritage Cities Group, Pope Francis says people build their cities and cultures by mixing faith in God with their historical situations.

Read all

 

Young people of St. Francis look to a better world

Amid celebrations for the eighth centenary of St. Francis of Assisi's stigmata, hundreds of young people gather in Florence until Sunday to look at the future through the eyes of the great saint.

Read all

 

Pope: Stop the war in the Middle East, don't allow it to spread

In a message to Muslims for the conclusion of Ramadan, Pope Francis shares his desire for peace in Palestine, Israel, Syria and Lebanon and appeals to all men and women of goodwill to not “allow the flames of resentment, driven by the ominous winds of the arms race, to flare up", calling on leaders to stop the fighting and prevent a possible spread of the war.

Read all

 

Many Ukrainians without power after deadly Russian strikes

Authorities say hundreds of settlements in Ukraine are without power after Russian drone and missile strikes that killed at least five people.

Read all