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Jerusalem: 70 years of pastoral ministry for Hebrew-speaking Catholics

The Saint James Vicariate for Hebrew-speaking Catholics in Israel is marking the 70th anniversary of its founding.

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Sr. Petrini: 'Future of work doesn't lie in machines, but in humanity's moral decisions'

Delivering the keynote address at 'The AI and the Future of Work' high-level event in Rome, Sister Raffaella Petrini, President of the Governorate of Vatican City State, insists that "the future of work does not lie in machines, but the moral decisions of humanity," and suggests that while we are not to fear artificial intelligence, we must not simply accept it.

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Pompeii prepares to welcome Pope Leo on 1st anniversary of pontificate

The Archbishop of Pompeii looks ahead to Pope Leo XIV’s visit to the Marian city on the first anniversary of his pontificate, the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii venerated in the Shrine.

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Pierre Teilhard de Chardin: New film highlights Jesuit scientist’s legacy

The recent screening of the film “Teilhard: Visionary Scientist” at the Vatican’s Filmoteca, then at the Jesuit Curia and Rome’s Pontifical Gregorian University, drew much applause and appreciation. The American filmmakers, Frank and Mary Frost, spoke to Vatican News about the film.

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Synod releases final reports on selection of bishops, emerging issues

The General Secretariat of the Synod publishes the first part of the Final Report of Study Group No.7, regarding criteria for selecting candidates for the episcopate, and the Report of Study Group No. 9, on theological criteria and synodal methodologies for discerning doctrinal, pastoral, and ethical questions.

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Catholic Charities USA encouraged by Pope amid challenges of service

Following a meeting with Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican, the President of the Board of Directors of Catholic Charities USA says the Pope’s words strengthen the organisation’s commitment to continue serving vulnerable people across the United States in fidelity to the Gospel.

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Pope Leo XIV to meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on May 7

Pope Leo XIV will meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on May 7 at the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace. They had already met a year ago following the Mass marking the official beginning of the Pope’s pontificate.

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Mozambique Archbishop condemns attack on Catholic Mission in Cabo Delgado

Mozambican Archbishop Inácio Saúre condemns the destruction of a Catholic mission in Cabo Delgado, calling for an end to violence and urging peaceful coexistence between religious communities.

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Pope: Care for poor difficult but ‘integral part of Christian life’

As he meets with members of Catholic Charities, Pope Leo XIV encourages the American Caritas-affiliate never to succumb to discouragement despite challenges, noting that care for the poor is an integral part of authentic Christian life.

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Pope Leo XIV meets President Tómasdóttir of Iceland

Pope Leo XIV receives in audience in the Vatican the President of the Republic of Iceland who subsequently held talks with members of the Secretariat of State.

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