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Catholic institutions join global gathering on Church’s mental health ministry
Posted on 10/6/2026 06:39 AM ()
Catholic institutions and leaders gather in Rome under the patronage of the Pontifical Academy for Life to strengthen the Church’s ministry to people experiencing mental health difficulties and address stigma and discrimination.
World Food Programme convoy attacked in Sudan
Posted on 10/6/2026 06:13 AM ()
An airstrike hit two trucks, causing further deaths and injuries among civilians in South Kordofan. However, there are signs of movement on the diplomatic front with the US envoy’s mission in Egypt.
UNICEF: El Niño threatens 347 million children worldwide
Posted on 10/6/2026 04:11 AM ()
The United Nations agency for children, UNICEF, warns that one of the strongest El Niño events on record could bring floods, drought, displacement and disruption to education, urging governments to act before the crisis worsens.
Pope Leo XIV: Marital love is tireless and faithful ‘Yes’ for a lifetime
Posted on 10/6/2026 02:21 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV pens the foreword for a new edition of “YOUCAT: Love Forever,” a book to accompany young people in reflecting on love, relationships, and marriage in the light of the Catholic faith.
Subukia Shrine: National Prayer Day calls Kenyans to peace and reconciliation
Posted on 10/6/2026 01:20 AM ()
Over the weekend, thousands of Catholic faithful from across Kenya gathered at the Subukia National Marian Shrine in the Diocese of Nakuru for the 2026 National Prayer Day, placing the country, its families, Church and leaders before God in prayer as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election.
Kenya: The beautiful faces of Kibera and room to dream
Posted on 10/6/2026 01:11 AM ()
Walking through the Kibera neighborhood of Nairobi, the largest slum in Africa, not everything is as it seems: amidst the overcrowding, health issues, and crime, residents welcomed us with smiles, displaying their pride and identity and sharing their stories of hope.
Kenyan Bishop: Church must get hands dirty to address people's problems
Posted on 10/6/2026 00:40 AM ()
In a conversation with our correspondent Guglielmo Gallone, the Bishop of Ngong, a Kenyan Diocese spanning 39,000 square kilometers, says, "We must get our hands dirty for the good of our brothers and sisters, for the love of God, and in the face of people's real-life struggles."
Residents of West Bank’s last Christian village ‘living in fear’
Posted on 10/5/2026 11:21 AM ()
As olive harvest season begins, Palestinian Christian activist Ihab Hassan speaks to Vatican News about the situation in the village of Taybeh, which has been declared a ‘closed military zone’ by the Israeli army.
Protection of Minors Commission sets priorities for next phase of work
Posted on 10/5/2026 09:31 AM ()
The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors concludes its October Plenary Assembly, focusing on survivor participation, safeguarding in consecrated life, and protecting children online.
Pope Leo prays for Gaza victims: ‘How long, O Lord?’
Posted on 10/5/2026 07:32 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV sends a message of condolence to the parish priest of Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza City after an Israeli strike kills five people, including two Christian women.