At least 100 Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip from late Tuesday to Wednesday.​ By Nathan Morley At least 100 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip from late Tuesday into Wednesday, in what officials described as the most intense escalation since the …

Archbishop Timothy Broglio issues a plea to end the government shutdown as it puts the burden “heavily on the poor and vulnerable of our nation, who are the least able to move forward.” By Vatican News As the United States faces the fourth week of a government shutdown, Archbishop Timothy …

As the Church marks the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Abbot Marion Nguyen reflects on the theme, “Virtue without charity: a mirror for vanity” By Abbot Marion Nguyen “All who exalt themselves will be humbled, and all who humble themselves will be exalted.” Jesus tells this parable “to some who …

The Bishop of Rapid City, South Dakota, in the United States, underscores the need to respect the history surrounding the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre when hundreds of native Lakota people were killed by soldiers at the time, as the US Secretary of Defense announced his intention to retain the Medals …

King Charles III and Queen Camilla join Pope Leo XIV in the Sistine Chapel for Midday Prayer as part of their official state visit to the Vatican – marking a historic moment in Anglican-Catholic relations. By Kielce Gussie After a meeting in the Apostolic Palace earlier in the morning, Pope …

Pope Leo XIV appoints Josef Grünwidl as the new Metropolitan Archbishop of Vienna, Austria. Vatican News The Holy See Press Office announced on Friday that Pope Leo XIV has appointed the former Apostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese of Vienna,  Josef Grünwidl, as the new Metropolitan Archbishop of Vienna. The Archbishop-designate …

King Charles III and Queen Camilla will make a State visit to the Vatican on 23 October 2025. By Benedetta Capelli  King Charles III and Queen Camilla will make an official State visit to the Vatican on Thursday, October 23, where they will be received by Pope Leo XIV. The …

The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem expresses joy for the news of an agreement between Israel and Hamas describing it as a necessary first step that brings an atmosphere of trust and hope to the people of the region. By Francesca Sabatinelli and Linda Bordoni The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem has …

Some 8.2 percent of the global population, that is to say some 673 Million people, experienced hunger in 2024, reports UN agencies. By Vatican News The UN says that 673 million people experienced hunger in 2024, equivalent to 8.3 percent of the global population. According to the State of Food Security …

Following the first formal meeting of Pope Leo XIV with the leadership of the U.S. Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Archbishop Timothy Broglio speaks of the American bishops’ unity with the Holy See and its shared mission to proclaim the Gospel amid polarization and social challenges. By Christopher Wells and Linda Bordoni …