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The Christmas tree and nativity scene inaugurated in St. Peter’s Square
Posted on 12/15/2025 11:13 AM ()
Vatican lights up the Christmas tree and nativity scene in St. Peter’s Square in a ceremony with Sister Raffaella Petrini, President of the Governatorate of the Vatican City State, and Italian civil and religious representatives of the dioceses that donated the Christmas elements.
At the heart of the Church: a former inmate reflects on historic Jubilee
Posted on 12/15/2025 11:04 AM ()
A participant in the Jubilee for Prisoners reflects on the historic Jubilee as a powerful sign of inclusion at the heart of the Church.
Pope Leo is “deeply saddened” by attack in Australia
Posted on 12/15/2025 08:09 AM ()
The Pope sends a telegram signed by the Vatican Secretary of State to the Archbishop of Sydney, Australia upon hearing the news of the attack which killed 16 people on 14 December.
Alessandro Gisotti named new President of the EBU Radio News Group
Posted on 12/15/2025 06:34 AM ()
The Deputy Editorial Director of Vatican Media, Alessandro Gisotti, succeeds German journalist Stephanie Pieper of Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg, as President of the EBU Radio News Group. “I am convinced that radio remains essential in the era of Artificial Intelligence because it offers reliable information and a connection with the community that algorithms cannot replace,” he says.
Elizabeth Lev: Tour guides work to build bridges during Jubilee
Posted on 12/15/2025 06:19 AM ()
Ahead of the Jubilee for Tourism on Monday, Roman tour guide Dr Elizabeth Lev speaks with Vatican Radio about the role of tour operators and tour guides during the Jubilee Year, and what it means to go from being a guide to a pilgrim.
Archbishop of Sydney: An attack on the Jewish community is an attack on us all
Posted on 12/15/2025 05:42 AM ()
Following the tragedy of the attack on the Jewish community at Bondi Beach in Australia, Vatican News speaks to the parish priest of the local community. The Archbishop of Sydney also issues a statement urging the Catholic community to end antisemitism through education and preaching.
Living Ancestors:’ Voices of African Sisters are a testament of resilience
Posted on 12/15/2025 05:40 AM ()
Countless stories of courage go untold, but the book “Living Ancestors” emerges as a voice for the unseen, the unheard and the deeply faithful women who have shape Africa’s spiritual and social spaces through decades of consecrated service. This ground-breaking work has been brought to life by Sr. Mumbi Kigutha of the Sister of the Precious blood Dayton, Ohio, CPPS, offers a rare glimpse into their lived experiences.
Pope remembers victims of Sydney attack: ‘Enough with antisemitic violence!’
Posted on 12/15/2025 05:36 AM ()
Speaking with the groups that donated this year’s Vatican Christmas Tree and Nativity Scene, Pope Leo highlights God’s closeness to humanity and calls for prayers for those who suffer on account of war and violence, especially the victims of Sunday’s terror attack on the Jewish community in Sydney, Australia.
At least eleven killed in Australia shooting during Jewish festival
Posted on 12/14/2025 06:45 AM ()
Officials believe two men were involved in a shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia.
Pope: Jesus' words 'free us from the prison of despair'
Posted on 12/14/2025 06:08 AM ()
After celebrating Mass for the Jubilee of Prisoners, Pope Leo delivers his Angelus address for the third Sunday of Advent, saying that Christian joy endures "when life seems to lose its meaning and everything appears darker.”