Posted on 07/18/2026 03:25 AM ()
In Kyiv, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher met with the head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, who spoke to Vatican Media about the joy of welcoming the Pope's special envoy, as well as Cardinal Zuppi during his recent visit: "To pray together with the Holy Father's special envoys is to pray with the universal Church. For us, they are a visible sign of the Church embracing us."
Posted on 07/18/2026 02:37 AM ()
Humanitarian agencies are trying to prevent the spread of diseases in Gaza amid severe overcrowding and deteriorating public health conditions.
Posted on 07/17/2026 23:22 PM ()
The signing of the agreement on technical cooperation between the two institutions took place on July 17 at the Vatican. The partnership has also been made possible by the Holy See's clear commitment to strengthening its financial architecture in line with international standards.
Posted on 07/17/2026 22:00 PM ()
As the Church celebrates the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jenny Kraska offers her thoughts on the day's liturgical readings, reflecting on the theme, "The Wheat, the Weeds, and the Weekend.”
Posted on 07/17/2026 05:37 AM ()
As Zambians prepare to vote in the 13 August Presidential and General Elections, the Catholic Bishops have issued a Pastoral Statement urging violence-free, peaceful and civil electoral campaigns and elections.
Posted on 07/17/2026 03:38 AM ()
The Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations is in Ukraine until 21 July as the Pope's envoy for the 35th anniversary of the Renewal of the Structures of the Latin Rite Catholic Church.
Posted on 07/17/2026 00:27 AM ()
In an interview with Vatican News, the Vicar General of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, Bishop William Shomali, describes the deep humanitarian crisis facing Gaza's residents, where thousands are living in tents amid the ruins, and explains the Patriarchate's hope of reopening its school to provide children with an education.
Posted on 07/16/2026 23:07 PM ()
A new UNICEF analysis warns that the global economic shock triggered by the conflict in the Middle East could leave more than 23 million additional children at risk of monetary poverty by the end of the year, reversing years of progress and deepening inequality.
Posted on 07/16/2026 07:37 AM ()
Following a meeting with Queen Camilla at Clarence House, representatives of the International Union of Superiors General (UISG) share how Catholic Sisters worldwide continue to protect vulnerable women and girls through their work against human trafficking, in conflict zones, and in communities affected by climate change.
Posted on 07/16/2026 06:13 AM ()
Cardinal Zuppi returns to Rome today, 16 July, after a four-day visit to Ukraine. Following celebrations for Ukrainian Statehood Day, the president of the Italian Bishops' Conference met Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and other officials. Discussions focused on prisoners of war, the return of Ukrainian children, humanitarian assistance, and requests from families of detainees for the cardinal to visit prisons in Russia.
