International

Mexican bishops warn of ‘manifestations of death’ in the country

The Church in Mexico warned about the “manifestations of death that have been taking place in our country,” which, according to the bishops, “threaten human dignity, dehumanize our coexistence, and leave a deep wound in the con-science of our people.” In a statement issued on March 5, the Mexican Bishops’ Conference specifically pointed out problems […]

Cardinal Parolin: Pray for Pope’s health and seek peace in our relationships

Ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See gathered in the Pauline Chapel of the Apostolic Palace on March 14th morning to attend Mass, which they requested in order to pray for Pope Francis. Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, celebrated the Mass, and thanked those who proposed the idea […]

On 12th anniversary of his election as Pope, Francis on road to recovery

On the eve of the 12th anniversary of his election as the 266 Pope of the Catholic Church, the Holy See Press Office reported that “The Holy Father’s clinical condition, despite the complexity of the overall picture, remained stable.” This information confirms a tendency, which now reaches eight days, after the Pontiff’s last crisis in […]

Italian bishops renew opposition to assisted-suicide law

The Italian Bishops’ Conference (CEI) has condemned the recently approved law by the Regional Council of Tuscany on medically-assisted suicide, saying it contradicts the value of human life. In their February 19 statement, which came a few days after the legislation passed, the bishops raise concern that this approval prioritizes assisted death over palliative care […]

Cardinal Czerny meets with Syrian refugees in Kfardlakos, northern Lebanon

The Refugee Camp 004 for Syrian refugees in the village of Kfardlakos, Zgharta district, northern Lebanon, is one of fifty camps scattered throughout the country. 125 people, 25 families, and over 60 minors continue to struggle in difficult living conditions eleven years after their escape from Syria, where life is even more difficult. Cardinal Michael […]

Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue and WCC reaffirm common commitment

The Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue (DID) and the Office of Interreligious Dia-logue and Cooperation (IRDC) of the World Council of Churches (WCC) concluded their annual meeting in Rome, held from 17 to 20 February 2025. The gathering, which took place at the Dicastery’s office, provided an opportunity to assess past initiatives, review ongoing interreligious activities, […]

Cardinal Parolin: Europe must rediscover itself to face major challenges

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, said that Europe must “rediscover itself” in order to be able to face the “major challenges” of culture, commerce, and migration. In a Feb. 15 interview with the daily Eco di Bergamo, the Vatican offi-cial recalled the “warning of St. John Paul II,” which Pope Francis has […]

Ecumenical initiative calls for unity to celebrate Easter together

The First Ecumenical Council, the meeting of Christian bishops that was held in 325 in Nicaea (today Ýznik, Turkey), laid the groundwork for reaching consensus within the Church through an assembly representing all of Christendom. This event marked a key moment in the history of Christianity, 17 centuries ago this year, in which, among other […]

Salesians elect Maltese priest Fabio Attard as Don Bosco’s 11th successor

Pope Francis does not accept Cardinal Koch’s resignation: could continue at least until anniversary of Council of Nicea