Vatican & World News

 - At the United Nations, the Holy See upholds the moral imperative of disarmament  - Foreign ministers from various countries express outrage at ongoing human rights abuses in Sudan  - Bambino Gesù children’s hospital is recognized as the best pediatric hospital in Europe

-       We bring you details of Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming apostolic journeys abroad -       The President of the Italian Bishops’ Conference prays for peace for Ukraine and reiterates the Church’s appeal for a ceasefire -       One year after the cuts to humanitarian aid announced by the British government, NGOs take stock of how those cuts have affected millions of people in need across the globe

-       Pope Leo, all the cardinals residing in Rome, and the heads of Dicasteries attend the Lenten Spiritual Exercises for the Roman Curia. -       The Mexican Bishops’ Conference issuea statement in response to the eruption of violence in the country. -       Thousands of people visit the relics of St Francis of Assisi, which are being exhibited for the veneration of the faithful for the first time in almost 800 years.

-       Pope Leo encourages two religious groups to continue their mission, even in the most difficult places. -       Israeli air strikes kill at least 10 people in eastern Lebanon. -       The external work on Barcelona’s Basilica of the Holy Family - or Sagrada Família - has been completed, culminating with the huge cross mounted onthe Tower of Jesus.

-    Donald Trump threatens to strike Iran -    The Vatican releases the schedule for Pope Leo’s upcoming journeys to seven locations around Italy -    As Christians and Muslims prepare to celebrate Lent and Ramadan side by side, Rome prepares to host a gathering of religious leaders from across the Mediterranean

-       Pope Leo invites the faithful to convert their hearts and pray intensely this Lent. -       The Custos of the Holy Land, encourages everyone to get involved in the “Pro Terra Sancta” Collection. -       During the General Audience, Pope Leo highlights that Lumen gentium reminds us that the Church 'is the mystery made perceptible'.