Vatican Dispatch

End war in Ukraine before it ends humanity, pleads Pope

pope francis has again lamented the war in ukraine and appealed for peace more than a month after russia’s invasion. “enough. stop it. silen...
Kevin-Jones

Pope urges Catholics to take part in consecration of Russia to Immaculate Heart of Mary

pope francis has written a letter asking all catholics to assemble in their parishes on friday to pray the act of consecration of the world,...
Courtney Mares

Pope visits Ukrainian refugee children in Rome hospital

pope francis has made a surprise visit to ukrainian refugee children being treated in the bambino gesù children's hospital in rome. the chil...
Courtney Mares

Pope Francis: 'I ask you - stop this massacre'

pope francis has called for an end to the “harrowing war” in ukraine, condemning in particular the “barbarism” of russia’s reported attacks ...
Jonah McKeown

A year after Pope Francis's historic visit, Iraq's Christians face new threats

there can't be many priests who celebrate mass in an empty church. but the archbishop of mosul, mgr najeeb michaeel, has little choice. most...
John Cookson

Pope sends two cardinals to Ukraine as he laments 'rivers of blood and tears'

pope francis condemned russia’s invasion of ukraine and expressed his solidarity with the country on sunday. “rivers of blood and tears are ...
Katie Yoder

Pope ends impasse over Order of Malta

pope francis has directly intervened to end an impasse between the vatican and the sovereign military order of malta over controversial refo...
Simon Caldwell

Pope pleads for Church to dedicate Ash Wednesday as day of fasting and prayer for peace in Ukraine

pope francis has renewed his appeal for the entire catholic church to dedicate ash wednesday as a day of prayer and fasting for peace in ukr...
Simon Caldwell

Finding the key to an interior life

there cannot be many issues which preoccupy christian parents more than how to keep their children engaged with the faith. this is hardly a ...
Niall Gooch

Francis Bacon: the body and blood

the royal academy has been transformed for francis bacon: man and beast. there are no more cheerful cascades of summer exhibition paintings;...
Lucien de Guise