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Ethiopian Bishop appeals for help to alleviate humanitarian crisis in Tigray

Bishop Medhin of the Catholic Eparchy of Adigrat, Ethiopia appeals for vital aid amid a catastrophic humanitarian crisis gripping the northern region of Tigray.

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Qatar mediating role between Israel-Hamas under strain

Qatar is reviewing its role as a mediator between Israel and Hamas.

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Quebec bishops: Christians must respond to call of the hungry

The Bishops of Quebec call on Christian communities to respond “to the call of those who are hungry,” to ensure that everyone has enough to eat.

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Attacks on villages in southern Chad create climate of anxiety

The head of the Justice and Peace Commission in Chad’s Diocese of Sarh has told Vatican News about the heavy toll exacted on lives, livestock and property as a result of unknown gunmen

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'Get caught up in God's love,' Pope urges Discalced Carmelites

Pope Francis invites Discalced Carmelites to immerse themselves entirely in the Lord's presence in order to be filled with joy and love.

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Holy See highlights Indigenous youth as guardians of culture

In a statement addressed to the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues at the 23rd Session in New York on April 16, Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the UN, spoke of the importance of supporting indigenous people, especially young people, and cultivating dialogue.

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Jailed Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest

The ousted leader of the National League for Democracy Party and Nobel-laureate has been moved out of prison along with Myanmar former President Win Myint due to a major heat wave.

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Pope Francis: St. Pius X was a Pope near to people who suffer

Pope Francis pens the preface for a new book by Fr. Lucio Bonora on Pope St. Pius X, and praises the early 20th century Pope for the depth of his catechesis and opposition to World War I.

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Holy See urges solidarity and action for Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis

The Holy See emphasises the need for solidarity and urgent action in response to Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis, stressing the dire conditions of over 4.4 million internally displaced people and over one million refugees, along with severe drought, malnutrition, and economic difficulties.

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Pope Francis appeals for release of prisoners of war

Pope Francis turns his attention to prisoners of war, prays for their freedom and denounces the tortures many of them are subjected to.

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