After gunmen killed at least six children in a private school in Kumba, Cameroon, on Saturday, Bishop Agapitus Nfon calls on the government to find a lasting solution to the problem, and invites the faithful to dedicate this Friday as a…

In an interview with Vatican News, Filipino Cardinal-designate Jose Advincula of Capiz explains why he thinks Pope Francis chose him to be a Cardinal. By Vatican News staff writer Pope Francis on Sunday surprised everyone…

A suicide bombing at an education centre in Afghanistan has killed at least 24 people, including students. By Nathan Morley The so-called Islamic State claimed responsibility for the explosion, but failed to provide any evidence…

Thailand on Thursday lifts an emergency decree aimed at ending months of protests against the government and monarchy. By Vatican News staff writer In a statement issued early on Thursday, Thailand’s government annulled an…

The announcement was made through a statement issued by the Holy See Press Office: “The initial application has been positive, thanks to the good communication and cooperation between the parties”. An article follows that will be published…

The Agreement between the Holy See and China and the situation in Syria are among the topics addressed by the Vatican Secretary of State on the sidelines of an event on Monday at a Pontifical University in Rome. By Amedeo Lomonaco …

Armenia and Azerbaijan have accused each other of violating a new humanitarian ceasefire in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh in a conflict that has killed hundreds in recent weeks. The clashes are rapidly escalating into an all-out…

The president of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC) writes to his fellow bishops on the relevance of Pope Francis’ encyclical, "Fratelli tutti", in the current Asian context and looking to the future. By Robin Gomes…

South Sudan’s political leaders vow to recommit to a truce agreement, to avoid further armed conflict, and to pursue dialogue in the quest for peace in the world’s newest country. Their promise comes following a meeting hosted and mediated…

Governments in Italy, the UK, and other regions consider new precautionary measures as coronavirus cases see an uptick in recent weeks . By Vatican News staff writer Coronavirus continues its spread around the world amid efforts…