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Holy See calls for multilateral dialogue in Americas

The Holy See9;s Permanent Observer to the Organisation of American States (OAS) addresses its Permanent Council, reflecting on democracy, human rights, security, and development.

Cardinal Pizzaballa: 'Concrete actions' needed to rebuild trust in Holy Land

The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem speaks about October 7, his visits to the Gaza Strip, the 9;Board of Peace9;, the two-state solution, and the situation of Christians in the Holy Land.

Ukrainian bishop on harsh winter: Support can warm our hearts

After yet another massive attack by the Russian army on Ukrainian cities, Bishop Jan Sobilo, Auxiliary Bishop of the Kharkiv–Zaporizhzhia Diocese, speaks about this difficult night and the daily reality of life under shelling.

Zayed Award for Human Fraternity honours peace, education, humanitarian commitment

The prize giving ceremony of the seventh edition of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity takes place in Abu Dhabi, recognising initiatives and individuals working to advance peace, human dignity, and solidarity across divides.

UN High Commissioner for Refugees: Church an important partner in helping refugees

Barham Salih, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, tells Vatican News about his meeting with Pope Leo XIV and the challenges the organization faces in assisting refugees across the globe.

US & Japanese Bishops urge renewed commitment to nuclear disarmament

Marking the fifth anniversary of the Treaty of the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, several Bishops of Japan and the United States renew calls for nations to work toward a world free of nuclear arms.

Holy See: 'We need effective measures to prevent war crimes'

Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, the Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, emphasizes the importance of a constructive dialogue to develop an effective and lasting response to crimes against humanity.

Open Doors: Number of Christians persecuted worldwide rises to 388 million

As Open Doors releases its World Watch List 2026, reporting a new record in violence against Christians, Cristian Nani, the association’s director, tells Vatican News that many of the victims were women and minors, noting particular concern for sub-Saharan Africa.

UNRWA chief on Gaza and the cost of looking away

The Secretary-General of UNRWA, Philippe Lazzarini, speaks to Vatican News about his meeting with Pope Leo XIV, and the worsening humanitarian crisis in Palestine.

International media call for transparency from AI companies

“Facts In, Facts Out”: An international campaign urges major AI companies to prioritize the credibility of information in their decision-making. Increasingly, people are using AI tools to access news, but these often come distorted or decontextualized compared to their original sources. Therefore, the media are calling for AI giants to take responsibility for their role in the digital revolution.

Bethlehem celebrates 1st Christmas in two years

A 15-metre Christmas tree lights up Manger Square in front of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem this year after a two-year pause from all festivities in solidarity with the city’s fellow Palestinians in Gaza.

Apostolic Delegate to Jerusalem and Palestine: Christians don't lose hope

The Nuncio to Israel and Apostolic Delegate to Jerusalem and Palestine, Archbishop Adolfo Tito Yllana, comments on the recent arson attack on the Christmas tree of the Church of the Holy Redeemer in Jenin, West Bank.

Cardinal Pizzaballa: We will do everything possible for Gaza

Following his second visit in six months to the Gaza Strip—the first since the ceasefire—the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem speaks of a strong desire to return to normal life.

Christmas joy eases fear for future in West Bank Christian village

The only entirely Christian village of the West Bank is getting ready to celebrate the Lord9;s coming in an atmosphere halfway between the joy of the festivity and the fear of new attacks by Israeli colonists.

Message from the Holy Land: Peace is not an illusion but a life choice

Violence begets death and destruction, revenge begets hatred and pain. News and pictures from Gaza and other war-torn lands show the physical and moral suffering of the innocent and defenceless.

Cardinal Pizzaballa arrives in Gaza ahead of Christmas

The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem is on a pastoral visit to the Parish of the Holy Family and will preside over the Christmas Mass on Sunday.

Pakistani Christians live out Christmas spirit in the midst of security measures

As the world prepares for the Christmas season, Christians in Pakistan are working together with civil authorities to implement special measures to ensure maximum security near Christian churches.

International Mountain Day: Preserving our tallest lifelines

From biblical mountaintops to Ethiopia’s cliff churches, mountain regions hold deep spiritual and ecological significance, now threatened by rapid glacier loss and and a warming planet.

Zayed Award judges: Human fraternity is a mission for everyone

UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell and former European Council President Charles Michel, two judges on the commission to select the honorees of the 2025 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity, share their perspectives on the importance of promoting human fraternity in the midst of a world marked by conflict and division.

COMECE expresses concern over EU Court judgement on same-sex marriage

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union expresses concern in a statement over a recent ruling by the EU Court of Justice on the recognition of same-sex marriages across Member States.

Holy See: Ukrainian children must return to their families

The Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations continues its efforts, including through Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, for the return of Ukrainian children taken to Russia.

Holy See highlights 'the human face of the climate crisis' at COP30

The head of the Holy See’s delegation to COP30 addresses environment ministers from around the world, stressing the need to strengthen multilateral cooperation and not lose sight of “the human face of the climate crisis.”

Cardinal David at COP30: We must not make it so easy to abuse nature

On the sidelines of COP30 in Belém, Brazil, Cardinal Pablo David of the Philippines brings the voice of all Filipinos, suffering first hand the horrific consequences of climate change.

Pope to COP30: ‘If you want to cultivate peace, care for creation'

In a message delivered by Cardinal Parolin at the UN Climate Conference in Belém, the Pope calls for urgent action and an “ecological conversion” rooted in responsibility, justice, and solidarity.

Cardinal Parolin: Time is running out to act on climate

In an interview on the sidelines of the Climate Summit in Belém, Brazil, ahead of COP30, Cardinal Parolin speaks to Vatican News of the Church’s commitment to offer an ethical response to Climate Change, warning that environmental crises now displace more people than wars.