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'God favors radio'

The Director of L9;Osservatore Romano, Andrea Monda, reflects on the 95th birthday of Vatican Radio as a key tool of Vatican communications, saying, 9;God favors radio.9;

Holy See proposes theological dialogue with Society of St. Pius X

At a meeting in the Vatican, the Holy See proposes a path of theological dialogue aimed at safeguarding the “minimum requirements” for full communion with the Catholic Church—provided the Society suspends the episcopal ordinations it announced in early February without papal approval.

Pope Leo XIV to make first pastoral visit to Roman parish in Ostia

The Roman parish of Santa Maria Regina Pacis in Ostia Lido, in the southwestern area of the city, will be the first to receive a pastoral visit from Pope Leo XIV, marking a special moment for the local Catholic community. The Pope is scheduled to visit the parish on Sunday 15 February.

Radio and the challenge of artificial intelligence

Vatican Radio at 95: English Africa Service approaches 76 Years

Founded in 1931 by Guglielmo Marconi at the request of Pope Pius XI and placed under the guidance of the Jesuits, Vatican Radio continues its global service. For its part, the English Africa Service has been broadcasting to the continent for 76 years.

World Radio Day: “AI is a tool, not a voice”

To mark World Radio Day, Vatican Radio presents a special podcast reflecting on this year’s theme: “AI is a tool, not a voice.”

Happy birthday, Vatican Radio: 95 years of serving the Pope

From Guglielmo Marconi’s first radio transmission in 1931 to today’s digital and AI era, Vatican Radio marks 95 years of service to the Pope, the Gospel, and communities around the world.

Pope Leo prays with the sick at Vatican Gardens' Lourdes Grotto

This World Day of the Sick and feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, Pope Leo XIV welcomes a group of sick people in front of the Lourdes Grotto in the Vatican Gardens, and reminds them that the Blessed Mother teaches us the meaning of suffering and love.

Pope Leo prays for overcoming tensions, rediscovering unity in Europe

During his weekly General Audience, Pope Leo calls Europe to overcome tensions and rediscover unity, prays for the sick, remembers those suffering from severe flooding in Colombia, and offers advice on how to prepare for Lent.

Vatican Radio celebrates 95 years with new jingle

A new jingle has been created to celebrate Vatican Radio’s 95th birthday.

Pope at Audience: the Word of God responds to our thirst for meaning and truth

During his weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV highlights the close relationship between the Word of God and the Church and how meditating on Sacred Scripture helps the faithful to enter into a conversation with God.

Cardinal Czerny celebrates Mass for World Day of Sick in Chiclayo, Peru

As the Church celebrates the 34th World Day of the Sick, Cardinal Michael Czerny celebrates Mass in Chiclayo, Peru, and invites Christians to care for one another, especially in moments of illness or pain.

Cardinal Cupich calls on White House to apologise over social post

Cardinal Blaise Cupich of Chicago writes of his “shock” and “outrage” over a video shared on President Donald Trump9;s Truth Social account which depicted Barack and Michelle Obama as apes.

Church in Venezuela calls for restoration of democracy

In a statement released at the end of their Ordinary Plenary Assembly, the Venezuelan bishops urge for national reconciliation based on respect for popular sovereignty, for the release of political prisoners, and for urgent attention to the humanitarian crisis.

Shroud of Turin: Medieval bas-relief hypothesis challenged on scientific grounds

The journal Archaeometry, which had in the past featured a hypothesis of Brazilian researcher Moraes regarding the origin of the Shroud of Turin, publishes a rebuttal by specialists Casabianca, Marinelli, and Piana.

Pope Leo XIV may visit Principality of Monaco

The Holy See Press Office says that a one-day visit to the Principality of Monaco by Pope Leo XIV at the end of March is being considered. If confirmed, it would be the second trip of his Pontificate and the first visit by a Pope, in the modern era, to the Principality.

Vatican Radio to celebrate WRD with 7 multi-language programmes

9;AI is a tool, not a voice9;: This World Radio Day, Vatican Radio celebrates its 95th anniversary with seven multilingual programs dedicated to the future of radio.

'I will never forget you:' Theme for Sixth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

The theme for the Sixth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will be 9;I will never forget you9; (Is 49, 15), announces the Vatican9;s Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life in a statement on Tuesday.

Burkina Faso Migrants: Young people trapped between cultural expectations and human traffickers

Over the weekend, as the International Day of Prayer and Reflection Against Human Trafficking was observed, sociologist Roger Dayamba, a member of the Pan-African Network of Catholic Theology and Pastoral Care (PACTPAN), shared with Vatican News what he described as perilous links between security crises, family pressures, the quest for survival, and trafficking networks in Burkina Faso.

Poland: European futsal championship for priests opens

The European Futsal Championship for Priests has officially begun. A total of 18 teams of priests from Albania, Austria, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy, Kosovo, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan are competing today in Lublin in two stages of group matches.

Australian bishops on economic crisis: Beyond statistics, stories of resilience

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference releases the first of two statements on social justice and the 'cost of living crisis' and the President of the conference encourages everyone to “play some part in working for the common good amid the cost of living crisis.”

The Pope’s solidarity amid Ukraine's freezing winter

Pope Leo has arranged for the delivery of 80 electricity generators, along with medicine and food supplies, to Ukraine.

Pope to Spanish priests: 'Be holy and configure yourselves to Christ'

On the occasion of a presbyteral assembly taking place in Madrid, Spain, Pope Leo XIV invites priests to not be daunted by challenges and secularism, but rather to realize that their prayerfulness and closeness to Christ can help others recognize that the Lord will help them fill their hearts9; greatest desires.

Pope thanks Vatican staff for their discreet and valuable service

Before his Angelus address, Pope Leo XIV greets directors, staff, and family members of the Vatican9;s florist office and building services, and urges them to remember that “faith and prayer give full meaning to everything we do.”

Pope at Angelus: God will never discard us

Reflecting on Jesus’ words after the Beatitudes, Pope Leo XIV highlights how encountering Jesus brings true joy, flavor, and light into daily life, and even when we feel downcast, God the Father “cares for our names and our uniqueness.”

Cardinal Semeraro beatifies parish priest 'dedicated to others' in Spain

In his homily during the beatification Mass, Cardinal Marcello Semeraro highlights how Father Salvador Valera Parra embodied what the apostle St. Paul called 'the scent of Christ' and left a lasting testimony and model of life.

Pope: May those who suffer find true peace in the charity of God

Pope Leo XIV sends a letter to Cardinal Michael Czerny, his special envoy for the 34th World Day of the Sick celebration on 11 February at the Shrine of Our Lady of Peace in Chiclayo, Peru. He invites the sick to offer their suffering to the Lord for world peace and to bear witness to faith, hope, and charity, together with those who care for them.

Talitha Kum coordinator on Human Trafficking: “Peace begins with dignity”