1 day ago · As M23 rebels continue their offensive in Eastern DR Congo, the Holy See has expressed “deep concern” over the escalation, and reiterated Pope Francis’ appeal for the immediate cessation of hostilities and for safeguarding the civilian population.

4 days ago · Even if the Holy Father preferred to not read his catechesis due to his cold at the General Audience this Wednesday morning, he wished to pronounce his appeals for peace and prayer at its conclusion. Remembering once again the wars plaguing the world, Pope Francis said he thinks of the nations suffering from war, including Ukraine, Israel and ...

Feb 2, 2025 · A Vatican employee, identified only by the initials G.F., claims the Argentinian Pope has "surrounded himself with Spanish-speaking favourites with progressive agendas", and that the Vatican is in ...

Pope Francis kisses the foot of an inmate after washing it during the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper at Rome's Casal del Marmo prison for minors, April 6, 2023. (CNS photo/Vatican Media) After the Mass, the pope blessed a plaque for the chapel that was dedicated to Blessed Pino Puglisi, an outspoken anti-Mafia priest in Palermo, Sicily ...

Oct 30, 2024 · The Holy See has once again firmly denounced the systematic violation of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) amid ongoing conflicts around the world, including in the Middle East and Ukraine, reiterating that indiscriminately striking …

Jan 9, 2024 · “Our world is witnessing a growing number of conflicts that are slowly turning what I have often called 'a third world war fought piecemeal' into a genuine global conflict," Pope Francis warned...

Jan 8, 2024 · In his New Year address to the ambassadors accredited to the Holy See, Francis made a strong appeal to respect humanitarian law in conflicts. In his view, the international community should ban...

Dec 26, 2024 · From inside the walls of Rome’s largest prison, Christmas hymns rang out as inmates and prison guards together sang “Silent Night” and exchanged the sign of peace during an intimate Mass led by...

his holiness pope francis is deeply concerned by the threat to life and damage CAUSED BY THE WIDESPREAD WILDFIRES IN VARIOUS PARTS OF GREECE, AND BEYOND, AS A RESULT OF THE CURRENT HEATWAVE AFFLICTING A NUMBER OF EUROPEAN COUNTRIES.

Apr 2, 2020 · During the holy hour and blessing, which was broadcast live, rain could be seen running down Christ's body on the crucifix. One Italian report characterized damage to the crucifix as including...