During the General Audience Pope Francis recalls his apostolic journey to Cuba 5 years ago and prays for the island that is hard-hit by the pandemic. He also greets Polish pilgrims and lauds their work to safeguard life. By Vatican…

As Lebanon continues to register an alarming rise in Covid-19 infections and deaths, a new lockdown would wreak even more poverty and suffering among the stricken population. The President of the Order of Malta in Lebanon says his fellow…

A UNICEF Regional director addresses the UN Human Rights Council’s urgent debate on Belarus, saying excessive use of force has also been used against children. By Sr Bernadette Mary Reis, fsp "UNICEF is concerned with the…

Pope Francis on Saturday addressed a delegation from Italy’s Fondazione Banco Farmaceutico, which collects and distributes medicines nearing expiration for those in need. By Robin Gomes Pope Francis on Saturday decried the…

Europe is racing to contain rising coronavirus infections amid concerns they could lead to more hospitalizations and deaths. Authorities in several countries have announced new restrictions, including in Spain, where parts of the capital…

Police in Greece are moving thousands of refugees to a camp on the island of Lesbos after a fire destroyed the country's largest migrant facility last Tuesday. By Nathan Morley Greek police on Lesbos have started to relocate…

The Pope sends a message to those participating in the Day of Prayer and Fraternity for elderly and sick priests in the Italy’s Lombardy region. By Vatican News In the message addressed to “brother priests,” the Pope thanks the…

A fire on Tuesday morning in downtown Beirut causes incredulity and concern after the tragic blaze in August. It comes as the Secretary-General of Caritas Internationalis is in the city to bring the Church’s solidarity to the people and to…

Several European Union countries agree to take in unaccompanied minors displaced by the fire at the Moria camp. By Nathan Morley Several large fires razed Moria last week leaving 13,000 men, women and children without shelter. In…

Archbishop Gallagher, the Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States, is visiting Belarus's capital, Minsk, to demonstrate Pope Francis's closeness. By Vatican News Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, according to a statement…