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U.N. warns of worsening famine in Gaza
Posted on 08/28/2025 05:43 AM ()
Famine has taken hold in Gaza and is expected to spread further by the end of September, a top U.N. humanitarian has said.
Pope to Christian politicians: ‘Values’ without Christ cannot change the world
Posted on 08/28/2025 05:40 AM ()
In a message to French elected officials, Pope Leo insists on the need for Christian political leaders to turn to Jesus, to live their faith without compromise and bear witness to Him in order to face modern challenges and make the world a better place.
Church in US in mourning following Minneapolis tragedy
Posted on 08/28/2025 04:42 AM ()
The church in the United States expresses its grief and condolences following Wednesday's tragedy in Minneapolis, where a young man opened fire during Mass at Annunciation Catholic School. The attack resulted in the deaths of two children and around seventeen injured before the shooter took his own life.
Africa to host landmark world congress 2026 for Catholic media practitioners in Rwanda
Posted on 08/28/2025 04:28 AM ()
SIGNIS Africa President, Fr. Prof. Walter Chikwendu Ihejirika, has said that the recent SECAM Plenary Assembly of Africa’s Catholic Bishops has warmly welcomed the Catholic communication association’s plans to hold the SIGNIS World Congress in Kigali, Rwanda, next year.
Pope Leo expresses sorrow over shooting at Catholic school in Minneapolis
Posted on 08/27/2025 11:11 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV expresses profound sorrow over the murder of two children and the injuring of 17 others at the Annunciation Catholic church and school complex in the US city of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Cardinal Parolin: Many interests are preventing a solution to the Gaza tragedy
Posted on 08/27/2025 10:55 AM ()
Responding to questions asked by journalists following the Mass on the Memorial of Saint Monica, celebrated at the Basilica of Saint Augustine in Campo Marzio, Rome, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Parolin expresses hopes in echoing Pope Leo's appeal that a “collective punishment” in the Middle East would be avoided, and that a ceasefire and “safe access” to humanitarian aid would be achieved.
One last appeal to save a man's life
Posted on 08/27/2025 07:23 AM ()
In less than 24 hours, Curtis Windom is scheduled to be executed in the United States and, Kevin Jackson from the Community of Sant'Eigidio, makes one final appeal for clemency to be granted and Curtis' life to be spared.
Heavy monsoon rains lead to flooding in India, Pakistan
Posted on 08/27/2025 06:29 AM ()
Dozens of people are killed when a landslide caused by heavy rains strikes a pilgrim route near a Hindu shrine in India.
Fr. Romanelli: Gazan Christians remain with those who suffer
Posted on 08/27/2025 05:33 AM ()
As Pope Leo XIV appeals for peace in Gaza, Fr. Gabriel Romanelli, parish priest of the only Catholic parish in Gaza, tells Vatican News that Christians in the enclave are committed to serving those in need, asking people to pray for an end to the war.
Mary’s Meals reaches new milestone: meals for over three million children
Posted on 08/27/2025 02:56 AM ()
The official announcement of the milestone will be made on 8 September, the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Founder and CEO Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, speaking at the Rimini Meeting, tells Vatican Media: “We feel called to stand with those parts of the world where people have no voice.”