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Talitha Kum coordinator on Human Trafficking: “Peace begins with dignity”
Posted on 02/7/2026 10:30 AM ()
As the Church marks World Day of Prayer and Reflection against Trafficking in Persons on February 8, Talitha Kum’s International Coordinator, Sr Abby Avelino, outlines current challenges and priorities in the fight against human trafficking.
A new statute updates rules of the Pontifical International Marian Academy
Posted on 02/7/2026 08:49 AM ()
In a rescript, Pope Leo XIV approves the new statute of the academy established in 1946 by the Order of Friars Minor to promote and coordinate mariological and Marian studies worldwide.
Lord's Day Reflection: When mercy displaces darkness
Posted on 02/7/2026 08:40 AM ()
As the Church marks the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Abbot Marion Nguyen reflects on "The grit of light: When mercy displaces darkness."
Cardinal Pizzaballa: 'Concrete actions' needed to rebuild trust in Holy Land
Posted on 02/7/2026 06:39 AM ()
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem speaks about October 7, his visits to the Gaza Strip, the 'Board of Peace', the two-state solution, and the situation of Christians in the Holy Land.
Pope: May those who suffer find true peace in the charity of God
Posted on 02/7/2026 06:19 AM ()
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.
Pope appoints James Golka as new Archbishop of Denver, Colorado
Posted on 02/7/2026 05:37 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV accepts the resignation of Bishop Samuel Joseph Aquila and appoints James R. Golka as the new Archbishop of Denver, Colorado in the United States.
Cardinal Semeraro beatifies parish priest 'dedicated to others' in Spain
Posted on 02/7/2026 05:32 AM ()
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.
Ukrainian bishop on harsh winter: Support can warm our hearts
Posted on 02/7/2026 04:44 AM ()
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.
From victim to witness: Bukuru Claude against human trafficking
Posted on 02/7/2026 03:56 AM ()
Bukuru Claude, from Burundi, shares with Vatican News his experience of being trafficked and how today he works with Talitha Kum, to raise awareness and prevent other tragedies linked to this phenomenon.
Talitha Kum Youth Ambassador: ‘Use all platforms to end trafficking'
Posted on 02/6/2026 09:23 AM ()
Hailing from the southern African nation of Botswana, Lone Botshelo is in Rome to participate in an international gathering organized by the "Talitha Kum" anti-trafficking network as it prepares to mark the annual "International Day of Awareness and Prayer Against Human Trafficking" on 8 February.