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Pope to World Government Summit: There is no development without solidarity

Pope Francis delivers a video-message to participants in the World Government Summit, taking place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Benedict XVI six years later: the relevance of a Magisterium

On February 11th 2013, Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation. Vatican News’ Editorial Director looks back at this event and suggests it would be a mistake ... 

Venezuelan delegation received in the Vatican 

The Pope's closeness to the people of Venezuela and his concern about a crisis there was discussed Monday during the visit of a delegation from the Latin ... 

Pope Francis to visit Italian city of Naples in June

The Holy See Press Office announces that Pope Francis will visit the Italian city of Naples on 21 June. 

Pope: When we are generous, God accomplishes great things in us

At the Angelus on Sunday, the Holy Father reflects on the Gospel account of the miraculous catch of fish, and the calling of St Peter. 

Pope at Angelus: Join forces to end human trafficking

Pope Francis appeals for renewed efforts to protect victims of human trafficking, and to denounce the exploitation and slavery of men, women, and children. 

Vatican releases program for Apostolic Journey to Morocco

Among the stages of the visit to Morocco is a meeting with migrants at the headquarters of the diocesan branch of Caritas; and encounter with priests, religious ... 

Pope: moral theology must get “hands dirty” with concrete issues

Pope Francis on Saturday meets students and staff from Rome’s Alphonsian Academy inviting them to be an example of a church that “goes forth” and dialogues. 

Pope to Italian judges: justice is for the good of society

Pope Francis on Feb. 9 received in audience representatives of the National Association of Judges of Italy on the occasion of the 110th anniversary of their ... 

Pope Francis: ‘A true missionary is a disciple first’

As the Missionaries of Africa celebrate the 150th anniversary of their foundation, Pope Francis urges them first to be disciples with their gaze fixed on Jesus ... 

Pope: Duty of Christians to raise awareness of Human Trafficking

Pope Francis on Friday receives in audience members of the Galileo Foundation, telling them on the feast day of Saint Josephine Bakhita, the patron of victims ... 

Pope at Mass: life has value only when given

In his homily at Mass, Friday morning, Pope Francis drew lesson from the martyrdom of John the Baptist and the other characters involved in it. 

Card Turkson at World Day of the Sick in Kolkata

A delegation of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, led by Cardinal Turkson, is in Kolkata to convey the Pope’s message of compassion to the ... 

Holy See strengthens Anti-Corruption Authority

Pope Francis introduces the new Statutes of the Office of the Auditor General in the Vatican, elevating it to an Anti-Corruption Authority. 

Church on the frontlines in fight against human trafficking

February 8 marks the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking, a global phenomenon that Pope Francis has repeatedly condemned ... 

Card. Parolin: Holy See at forefront protecting the human person

The Vatican Secretary of State participates in the conference "The Holy See and Vatican City State in the New International Context", on the occasion of the ... 

Benedictine nuns return to Norcia

On the feast of St Scholastica, the Benedictine nuns of Saint Anthony return to the city of Norcia, more than two years after the earthquakes that devasted the ... 

Bishops support repealing death penalty in Washington State

The Bishops of the State of Washington, USA, testify in favour of a bill that would repeal the death penalty in that state. 

World Day of the Sick , Kolkata, amid theological-pastoral reflections, works of mercy

The international celebration of the World Day of the Sick 2019 kicks off in the eastern Indian Archdiocese of Kolkata on Saturday. 

Germany warns: 'Don't underestimate Islamic State'

Germany warns that terror group Islamic State is far from being defeated, contracting statements by US President Donald Trump who wants to withdraw American ...