Vatican News – English

• Pope appeals for peace at conclusion of Marseille visit
  As he concludes Mass in Marseille, Pope Francis recalls victims of terrorism and prays for peace in Ukraine and in all countries devastated by war. Read all  
• Pope at Mass: Church, Europe need a leap of faith
  In his homily during Mass in Marseille, Pope Francis says those who have faith ‘leap for joy’ because they recognize the presence of the Lord. Read all  
• Toward a theology “from the Mediterranean”: New manifesto released
  Released on the second day of Pope Francis' Apostolic Journey to Marseille, a new document aims to respond to the "problematics and peculiarities” of the Mediterranean context. Read all  
• Protection of Minors: Pope meets with two women from LOUDfence during Plenary
  The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors is preparing its first annual report. As work progressed at a Plenary Session on 20-22 September, Pope Francis received two representatives of LOUDfence, which works to support victims of abuse, and described the association as "a sign of hope". Read all  
• Pope Francis, son of migrants with a long magisterium of welcome
  Our Editorial Director reflects on the papal magisterium regarding the issue of migration crises, from Pope Pius XII to Pope Francis, who returned to the topic during his Apostolic Journey to Marseille. Read all  
• Marseille: Pope meets French President Emmanuel Macron
  Pope Francis meets with French President, Emmanuel Macron, during his journey to Marseille. Read all  
• Lebanese Bishop Boutros: We need to overcome fear of migrants
  As Pope Francis concludes the Mediterranean Meetings in Marseille, Lebanon's Bishop Jules Boutros emphasizes that we must not be fearful of people on the move, calling migration an opportunity to demonstrate our love for others. Read all  
• Pope in Marseille: Make Mediterranean a laboratory of peace in the world
  Pope Francis closes the Mediterranean Meetings in Marseille by encouraging religious leaders and civil authorities to contribute to making the Mediterranean region a "foundation of peace" in the world, saying migration is not an emergency but a reality of our times requiring wise foresight. Read all  
• French media shine spotlight on Pope’s Marseille visit
  As Pope Francis begins his second day in Marseille, media outlets across France highlight his message for European nations to respect the human dignity of migrants and rescue them at sea. Read all  
• Pope Francis meets with people living in poverty in Marseille
  Pope Francis starts his second day in Marseille with an encounter with people facing financial difficulty and a brief meeting with the Vice-President of the European Commission, Mr. Margaritis Schinas. Read all