International

Cardinal Parolin gives details on Pope in Vatican and raises juncture for new form of government

As Holy Week approaches, the Vatican remains uncertain about Pope Francis’ ability to preside over key liturgical events, given his ongoing recovery from a serious respiratory infection. Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin acknowledged that the pontiff might not be able to govern the Church as he once did, suggesting that alternative ways to […]

Jesuits extend reparations offer to victims of alleged Rupnik abuse

The Society of Jesus is offering reparations to about 20 women who say they were sexually, psychologically, and spiritually abused by the disgraced ex-Jesuit artist Father Marko Rupnik. Rupnik is accused of having committed serious sexual, psychological, and spiritual abuse of dozens of religious sisters under his spiritual care over decades. His case is currently […]

Diocese promotes day of ‘unplugging’ from screens, devices for Lent

The Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, is promoting a ”Dio-cesan Day of Unplugging” – intentionally eliminating screen time or time spent consuming digital media – on March 28 as a Lenten fasting discipline to encourage Catholics to spend more time with God as opposed to spending time on their smart devices. Noting that fasting is a […]

Cardinal Parolin urges EU bishops to foster peace, dialogue, unity

Addressing the Plenary Assembly of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, reaffirmed the Holy See’s commitment to fostering diplomacy as a means of conflict resolution. Speaking to the delegates gathered from 26 – 28 March in Nemi, a town in the Alban Hills […]

Pope Francis: When you protect children from abuse ‘you serve and honour Christ’

In a written message on March 25 to the Vatican’s commission for the protection of minors from sexual abuse, Pope Francis urged the group to continue to “keep watch while the world sleeps,” and to care for victims and survivors by listening “with the ear of the heart” to their experiences. “Abuse prevention,” he said, […]

Pope concelebrates Mass, continues therapy at Santa Marta

Pope Francis’ convalescence continues at his residence of Casa Santa Marta with his continued treatment, mobility and respiratory-related physiotherapy, especially for voice recovery, personal prayer, and concelebrating Mass in the residence’s chapel. These were among the updates the Holy See Press Office provided to accredited journalists regarding the Pope’s health after he was discharged on […]

Vatican Dissolves Miles Christi Religious Institute Amid Ongoing Scandals

The Vatican has officially decreed the dissolution of the religious institute “Miles Christi”, marking the end of its existence as a clerical institute of diocesan right. The decision, formally approved by Pope Francis on February 6, 2025, was announced by the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. Bishop Mauricio Landra, […]

Cuba completes release of prisoners following Vatican-mediated deal

In one of his final official acts, and in the wake of a Vatican-mediated deal with the Cuban government, Joe Biden on January 14 removed Cuba from a US terrorism blacklist in exchange for an agreement by the Cuban government to free 553 prisoners. The United States, the European Union, the Catholic Church and rights […]

Indian bishops slam terror attack on tourists in India’s Kashmir

No action taken against police who assaulted Catholic priests in India