In light of the recent massive bushfires that have engulfed parts of Australia, the Church in the country launches a new initiative to deal with natural disasters. By Vatican News The new national collaboration is called CERA –…

Pope Francis assures the Australian people, especially the victims and all those in the areas devastated by huge wildfires, of his closeness and prayers. He made the comments on Thursday during his annual address to the Diplomatic Corps.…

At the General Audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis calls for prayers for Australia, which is battling massive wildfires. By Christopher Wells Pope Francis asked for everyone “to pray to the Lord to help the people in this…

At the end of a meeting with UN Secretary-general, Antonio Guterres, in the Vatican, Pope Francis delivered a video message, stressing the urgent need to address the emergencies facing the world. After the Pope, Guterres also delivered a…

The longest United Nations climate summit on record has failed to reach a consensus on what several delegates view as a global warming emergency. Instead, participants postponed a critical decision on how to regulate global carbon markets…

The United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, speaks about his upcoming visit to the Holy See, and his appreciation of Pope Francis, in this interview conducted in collaboration with Italy's "La Stampa" newspaper. …

Catholic leaders in Australia issue a joint statement reaffirming the Church’s unreserved commitment to keeping children and vulnerable people safe in Catholic settings at all times. By Linda Bordoni A…

In Australia’s State of New South Wales, towns were evacuated and hundreds of residents told to flee on Friday as a record number of emergency-level bushfires continue to rage. By Linda Bordoni The New South Wales Rural Fire…

The Catholic Church in Australia is celebrating the Week of Migrants and Refugees, from 19 to 25 August. Fear, the bishops say, deprives us of an opportunity to encounter the Lord in others. By Vatican News The message for the…

After the decision on Cardinal George Pell’s appeal was delivered Wednesday morning in Australia, the Holy See Press Office published the following statement: "While reiterating its respect for the Australian judicial system, as…