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Cardinal Krajewski: We must concretely help suffering Ukrainians
Posted on 01/21/2026 07:01 AM ()
As the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine worsens, Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity, launches a forceful appeal to support fundraising efforts by the Basilica of Saint Sophia in Rome, gathering blankets, thermal clothing, and supplies.
Pope Leo XIV presented with lambs on feast of St. Agnes
Posted on 01/21/2026 05:01 AM ()
Two lambs were presented to Pope Leo XIV on the liturgical feast of St. Agnes, in keeping with an ancient tradition of the Roman Church.
Myanmar: St. Carlo Acutis statue set up as symbol of hope
Posted on 01/21/2026 04:40 AM ()
A statue of St. Carlo Acutis has been inaugurated in Myanmar, and a diocesan priest describes it as offering an example to young people on how to live their faith, “even in times of trial, especially during this difficult time the nation is experiencing.”
Pope: Amid war and loss of respect for human dignity, let us pray for peace
Posted on 01/21/2026 04:00 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV invites the faithful to pray for Christian unity and for peace, especially in our time marked by a lack of respect for human dignity and heightened international tensions.
Pope at Audience: We are God's beloved children
Posted on 01/21/2026 03:20 AM ()
During his weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV reminds the faithful that nothing can separate us from the love of Christ, as he continues his catechesis on the Dogmatic Constitution 'Dei Verbum' on Divine Revelation.
Church in Venezuela aims to be 'place of encounter for everyone'
Posted on 01/20/2026 10:15 AM ()
Archbishop Jesús Andoni González de Zárate Salas, President of Venezuela's Episcopal Conference, tells Vatican News that the Church in the country aims to "accompany the people constantly in their struggle for the triumph of good, truth and justice.”
Ukrainians fight frigid winter with the warmth of volunteering
Posted on 01/20/2026 08:00 AM ()
'The Sewing Company,' an initiative born in Dnipro which now welcomes the contribution from women from around the world, produces adaptive clothing free of charge for civilians and soldiers wounded in the conflict, helping them withstand the harsh winter temperatures.
Parish helps victims in aftermath of Spain railway crash
Posted on 01/20/2026 07:12 AM ()
Father Rafael Prados tells Vatican News about the work of San Andrés Parish, in Adamuz, to keep its doors open overnight to accompany those affected by Spain’s railway tragedy.
Guatemalan Archbishop: Pray for peace and an end to violence
Posted on 01/20/2026 06:17 AM ()
In a statement issued on 18 January, the Archbishop of Santiago de Guatemala calls for constant prayer for peace in light of the situation of “anxiety and unrest” caused by “the security crisis the country is currently experiencing.”
Cardinal Koch: ‘Ecumenism is a tool of peace for the world’
Posted on 01/20/2026 05:53 AM ()
As part of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Cardinal Kurt Koch, Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity, explores Pope Leo XIV’s invitation to walk the path of ecumenism.