Catholic Media

In 2021, the Philippine Church marks 500 years of the arrival of the Gospel in the land. The Philippine bishops have chosen, “Missio ad Gentes”, as the theme of the pastoral year 2021. By Vatican News staff writer It was on March…

Pope Francis appeals for an end to violence and the restoration of peace in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, as the Prime Minister announces an assault on the regional capital. By Devin Watkins & Nathan Morley In a statement…

The Undersecretary of the Vatican’s Migrants and Refugees Section addresses participants at an online seminar organized by Sophia University in Tokyo, one year after Pope Francis’ visit. By Michele Raviart The role of young…

Bishop Domenico Sorrentino invites the faithful to pray for peace in Ethiopia amid the conflict between federal authorities and the regional government of Tigray state. By Vatican News staff writer Christians all over the world…

The Holy See's Permanent Observer to the United Nations in Geneva calls for universal adherence to the Convention on Cluster Munitions. By Lisa Zengarini The Holy See has reiterated its firm determination to contribute to…

"Solidarity with persecuted and oppressed Christians in our time" is the initiative of the German Bishops’ Conference that began in 2003. To this end, a Day of Prayer is held each year on December 26, the feast of the first Christian…

The United States Supreme Court blocked enforcement of an executive order by New York governor Andrew Cuomo restricting attendance in houses of worship due to the Covid-19 emergency. By Christopher Wells The Supreme Court of the…

The Executive Director of the UN Children’s agency, UNICEF, says children’s lives and well-being will be put at immediate risk if fighting in Ethiopia’s Tigray region further escalates. By Vatican News staff writer It’s been 3…

The Holy See’s representative at the UN in Geneva attends the launch of a book on interreligious dialogue, and says peace and true freedom are only possible when based on dialogue. By Devin Watkins Archbishop Ivan Jurkovič…

Marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, a Catholic organization in Spain laments the fact that 30 percent of women across the globe live in fear of violence. By Devin Watkins Wednesday, 25…