Vatican & World News

-   Over 2000 people have died in the Middle East, as US-Israeli strikes in Iran continue for a third week. -   Cardinal Pizzaballa says that truth must continue to be told about the ongoing violence in the Middle East. -   In a statement the Permanent Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations calls for religious freedom to be upheld.

Reports on the Pope's urgent plea for a ceasefire and renewed dialogue amid rising Middle East violence. Detailed coverage of strikes in Lebanon and the massive displacement crisis. Focus on humanitarian struggles: limited aid access in Gaza, threats to medical staff, and the devastating impact on children. Local parish outreach in Rome serving migrants, prisoners and vulnerable residents.

Linda Bordoni, foreign affairs correspondent reporting on the US-Israel war on Iran and regional impacts. Francesca Merlo, Vatican News journalist covering the Holy See’s UN statement on surrogacy and protection of women and children. Devin Watkins, Vatican reporter covering Pope Leo XIV opening the Vatican judiciary year. They discuss rising regional tensions, humanitarian responses, UN concerns about surrogacy, and Vatican judicial themes.

Sister Christine Massivo, religious correspondent reporting on pastoral and humanitarian crises. Linda Bordoni, Vatican journalist covering international diplomacy and Cuban pardons. Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe, Dominican friar reflecting on a two-week visit to Ukraine. Deborah Castellano-Luboff, Vatican reporter on papal meetings. Devin Watkins, Vatican reporter on confession and reconciliation. They discuss war’s human toll, diplomatic moves, faith’s role in reconciliation, and relics drawing pilgrims.

Deborah Castellana-Lubov, Vatican News contributor who covered Pope Leo XIV’s remarks on hospitality and the Holy Family. Nathan Morley, international affairs reporter tracking Middle East strikes and regional escalation. Devin Watkins, Vatican correspondent reporting on papal appointments including the new Papal Almoner. They discuss regional military actions, humanitarian displacement, deadly floods in Ethiopia, and Vatican personnel changes.

Isabella De Carvalho, Vatican reporter reflecting on the pope's catechesis about Church unity. Kelsey Gussie, Paris journalist on the exhibition for Algeria's 19 martyrs. Joseph Tulloch, reporter on settler violence and security in the West Bank. Devin Watkins, Vatican correspondent on Lebanon seeking Holy See support to preserve Christian communities. Multiple short reports cover conflict, commemoration, and diplomatic outreach.

Sister Alessandra Smerilli, a Vatican official promoting integral human development, and Father Daniel Grudi, a Notre Dame academic on universities and sustainability, join reporting from Devin Watkins on a Maronite priest’s death. Francesca Merlo analyzes regional tensions and energy fallout. Deborah Castellano-Luboff outlines a major synod report on women's roles in Church leadership.

Cardinal Fabio Baggio, leader in Laudato Si' higher education initiatives, discusses the launch of a Global Alliance for integral ecology. Omayma Farah, humanitarian coordinator in Lebanon, shares on-the-ground accounts of large-scale displacement and relief efforts. They cover ecological education, practical sustainability projects, mass displacement and emergency response.

Coverage of Pope Leo's appeal for peace in Iran and calls for dialogue amid regional escalations. Reports on cross‑border strikes, mass displacement in Lebanon, and attacks affecting Kurdish areas. Personal accounts of life under threat in Ankawa and how communities adapt. Reflection on the Samaritan woman and spiritual thirst during Lent. Discussion of initiatives to combat violence against women and promote female leadership in peacebuilding.