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Apostolic Nuncio to Ukraine: Church stands as a bulwark of hope against despair
Posted on 10/15/2026 10:10 AM ()
Archbishop Kulbokas describes the role of the local Catholic community amid the ongoing conflict and upholds its humanitarian network, thanks to which more than one billion euros in aid have been distributed.
Archbishop Gallagher: Dialogue is essential to keep dream of peace alive
Posted on 10/15/2026 08:34 AM ()
Speaking at a lecture organised by The Tablet in London, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher reflects on the distinctive role of Holy See diplomacy, stressing the importance of dialogue, international law and the protection of human dignity.
Holy See calls for international cooperation to combat transnational crime
Posted on 10/15/2026 07:34 AM ()
Archbishop Juan Antonio Cruz Serrano highlights human dignity, the rule of law and the protection of minors in addressing criminal networks.
Pakistan: Dozens of children killed in the collapse of school roof
Posted on 10/15/2026 06:18 AM ()
At least 35 people were killed in the Pakistani city of Peshawar on Thursday when the roof of a private school collapsed. More than 50 others were injured.
Pope Leo's postoperative recovery 'progressing normally'
Posted on 10/15/2026 06:01 AM ()
On his third day in the hospital, Pope Leo XIV's doctors say his chest X-ray in the morning shows "good recovery of the lung that underwent surgery," as he resumes his work.
Catholic universities in Indonesia put “Magnifica Humanitas” into practice in the age of AI
Posted on 10/15/2026 05:56 AM ()
Twenty-two communication students from five Catholic universities explore how artificial intelligence can serve people and communities while safeguarding human dignity in a six-day programme in Yogyakarta.
Bishop Ignatius Ding Zuyao ordained in Haimen, China
Posted on 10/15/2026 05:10 AM ()
The episcopal ordination of Bishop Ignatius Ding Zuyao takes place in Haimen, in China’s Jiangsu Province, following his appointment by Pope Leo XIV under the Provisional Agreement between the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China.
Holy See: Disarmament is essential to building peace and cannot be postponed
Posted on 10/15/2026 05:08 AM ()
During the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the UN addresses the need for disarmament to build peace. In a separate committee, he emphasises the importance of eradicating hunger to tackle the world's greatest challenge: poverty.
The John Paul II Vatican Foundation celebrates 45 years
Posted on 10/15/2026 03:54 AM ()
Established on October 16, 1981, by Pope John Paul II himself, the non-profit organization stands as a living testament to the legacy of the Polish Pontiff. Its president, Monsignor Ptasznik, says: “We want to keep the memory of Saint John Paul II increasingly alive and, at the same time, bring his legacy into the present, making it relevant to today’s world and to the world of tomorrow.”
Building bridges between faith and education in Kazakhstan
Posted on 10/15/2026 02:32 AM ()
In a small village in Northern Kazakhstan in Central Asia, a school founded by a German priest is nurturing intercultural understanding, interreligious dialogue and technological skills, offering young people the confidence to shape their own future.