Vatican News – English
- Fears of pending assault on RafahReports on Israeli television suggest Israel is expected to begin evacuating civilians from Rafah ahead of a planned ground attack. Read all
- Pope Francis to participate in G7 session on AIPope Francis will take part in the upcoming G7 session on Artificial Intelligence under Italy’s presidency of the group. Read all
- Gaza: Baby Sabreen, rescued from dying mother’s womb is deadThe baby girl who was brought into the world thanks to an emergency cesarean delivery while her mother died from injuries inflicted by Israeli bombs, has herself died. About 15,000 children have died in Israel's attacks on the Gaza Strip. Read all
- Calling global changemakers: Apply now for the Zayed Sustainability PrizeJoin global changemakers by applying for the Zayed Sustainability Prize. Read all
- The number of people facing acute lack of food still increasingThe newly released Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) says that 2023 saw a further increase of 24 million people experiencing an acute lack of food from 2022 and points to armed conflicts as the driving factor of food insecurity. Read all
- John XXIII and John Paul II: Pastors in the midst of the peopleTen years ago, Pope Francis canonized Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II during Mass in St Peter’s Square. Living in times of great historical upheaval, the beloved pontiffs bore witness to the hope and joy that comes from an encounter with Jesus. Read all
- Nicaraguan Government urged to promote dialogue to overcome the crisisThe Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) calls on Nicaraguan authorities to reopen dialogue with civil society and restore democratic institutions and fundamental freedoms to overcome the human rights crisis that the Central American country has been experiencing since April 2018. Read all
- War in Ukraine: More and more children killed in deadly attacksThe verified number of children killed in Russian attacks across Ukraine has increased dramatically this year compared to 2023, as deadly strikes continue. Read all
- Pope Francis meets with the President of the Republic of TajikistanOn Friday morning Pope Francis welcomed Emomali Rahmon, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, to the Vatican. Discussions at the Secretariat of State highlighted the importance of dialogue and mutual understanding between peoples and cultures for the promotion of world peace and harmony. Read all
- Haiti: Transitional government sworn in as gangs grow in strengthA nine-person transitional council has taken power in Haiti, following the resignation of ex-PM Ariel Henry. Read all