The Pope's powerful appeal for peace in Ukraine resounded at the weekly General Audience on the eve of the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion. Participating in the audience were three young women who felt particularly encouraged…

A year on from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, there are no signs of an end to a devastating conflict. Pope Francis continues to raise his voice for peace. By Andrea Tornielli One year after the aggression against Ukraine…

At a special Mass commemorating the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Vatican Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, invites the faithful to read the…

The cross, made of glass from windows shattered by Russian missiles, was brought to him by Father Vyacheslav Grynevych, Secretary General of Caritas Spes-Ukraine. By Michele Raviart Fr. Vyacheslav Grynevych, Secretary General of…

Around a hundred refugees from Afghanistan arrive in Rome, as part of the “Humanitarian Corridors” initiative, which is sponsored by groups including Italy’s Catholic and Evangelical churches. By Joseph Tulloch Thursday morning…

As the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine approaches, Pope Francis renews his appeal for "concrete efforts to end the conflict, to reach a ceasefire and to start peace negotiations." By Deborah Castellano Lubov Pope…

Meeting a delegation of the Italian Federation of Rare Diseases (UNIAMO), Pope Francis encourages the organization to continue its advocacy for a better quality and inclusive health service for those affected. By Lisa Zengarini …

Sr Katharina Kluitmann, a Franciscan Sister of Penance and Christian Charity from the Lüdinghausen Province, offers her second reflection on the Synod journey underway in Germany. By Sr Katharina Kluitmann* A woman religious in…

The Synod of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church has decided to move away from the Julian Calendar which will involve changing the dates of several fixed liturgical feasts. For the time being, however, Greek Catholics will continue to…

Two hundred delegates from throughout Europe gather in the Czech capital of Prague to discern the fruits of the synodal work at the local level. The European continental assembly for the third phase of the Synod on Synodality is taking…