Pope Francis sends a telegram addressed to Russian President, Vladimir Putin, expressing his closeness to the Russian people and offering his prayers for victims of an explosion in a mine that caused 51 deaths including miners and…

The Pope’s donation of an oxygen production plant to St. Raphael Hospital in Baghdad has been indispensable for treating patients during the Covid-19 health emergency. By Vatican News staff writer With a Rite of Blessing…

The Myanmar military on Monday carried out a raid of some 7 hours on the cathedral and bishop’s house compound of Loikaw Diocese in Kayah State, making several arrests Vatican News Myanmar’s military has raided the bishop’s house…

Sri Lanka’s Catholic Church is opposing the government acquisition of a part of the Muthurajawela wetlands near Negombo saying it would affect the livelihood of local people and harm the environment. By Robin Gomes In an official…

In its latest situation report on Afghanistan, OCHA estimates 55 percent of the population are in crisis or emergency levels of food insecurity. By Vatican News staff reporter As isolated clashes and violence continue to plague…

Human rights groups call on the UN Security Council to take swift action to halt the heavy military buildup by Myanmar's junta in Chin state, before greater human rights catastrophe and further mass atrocity crimes are unleashed. By…

While denouncing the government's 'one country, one law' concept, the country’s Catholic bishops are calling for a new constitution to ensure members of all minority communities are treated equally before the law. By Vatican News…

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a visit to Pope Francis in the Vatican, Saturday morning. His visit came during the G20 countries’ leaders meeting in Rome, ahead of the 26th United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP26), in…

On Mission Sunday, Cardinal Charles Bo, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Myanmar, called on the faithful to speak up in these challenging times for their country, saying the Church always holds the light of hope amidst all…

The UN's children's agency highlights the urgent needs of the children in Afghanistan where insecurity and conflict following the Taliban takeover of the country has made it “one of the worst places on earth to be a child.” By…