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The Legacy of Pope Francis: A Beacon of Hope for Palestinian Self-Determination As the world mourns the loss of Pope Francis, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa reflects on the late Pontiff’s enduring support for Palestinian self-determination and global peace. In an exclusive interview with L’Osservatore Romano, Mustafa praises Pope Francis as a true friend of the Palestinian people. “Pope Francis shared in the sufferings of the Palestinian people and always supported their right to self-determination. Without a doubt, Pope Francis was a friend of the Palestinian people,” said Mustafa. The Prime Minister highlights the Pope’s historic recognition of the State…

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Hamas has posted a message on Telegram encouraging Palestinians to “burn everything they can: forests, houses, and settlers’ homes.” “The youth of the West Bank, Jerusalem, and those in Israel have set fire to their cars… Gaza awaits the revenge of the free,” Hamas wrote. Earlier, in a post on Telegram, Jenin News Network urged Palestinians to “burn the forests near the settlements.” Since this morning, massive fires have been raging on the hills of Jerusalem, prompting a declaration of a ‘national emergency’. A large fire broke out in the Eshtaol forest in the mountainous area west of Jerusalem. Authorities…

Welcome to the 30th edition of the ‘I Suoni delle Dolomiti’ festival, taking place from August 27th to October 4th, 2025. The festival celebrates its three decades of existence, featuring new voices and returning favorites. The event, which combines music and nature in the Trentino region, has been described as a community, a people of sounds, and an accelerator of humanity. From the first music to the sounds of the future, the festival offers a rich program set amidst the stunning natural beauty of the Dolomites. The festival director, Mario Brunello, emphasized the pioneering nature of the event, which has…

The world mourns the loss of Pope Francis, a figure whose words and actions touched hearts across the globe. At a special commemoration at the United Nations in New York, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres praised the late Pontiff for being a “voice of peace in a world of war.” Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, the Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the United Nations in New York, shared his deeply felt experience of participating in the ceremony honoring Pope Francis. He spoke of the global solidarity shown after the Pope’s passing, with flags at all UN offices flown at half-mast in a…

Reflecting on the 400th anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission, what aspects of Saint Vincent de Paul’s charism are most urgent for today’s Church and world? In a recent interview, Father Tomaž Mavrič emphasized the importance of formation as a key aspect of Saint Vincent de Paul’s charism. He highlighted the significance of popular missions and the formation of clergy in continuing the mission of the Congregation of the Mission. Saint Vincent founded the Congregation with both priests and brothers, but Father Mavrič believes that the focus should shift from being called “Father Pauls” to embracing the title of…

When Pope Francis stepped into the papacy in 2013, he brought with him a renewed sense of urgency towards the climate crisis. His approach was deeply rooted in addressing the human and social consequences of environmental degradation, continuing the legacy of his predecessors, John Paul II and Benedict XVI. From the very beginning, Pope Francis captivated the world with his humble demeanor and genuine concern for the less fortunate. His commitment to caring for nature and the planet was unwavering, making him a global icon of humility and environmental stewardship. While the Vatican’s stance on environmental issues had been evolving…

By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Apr 30, 2025 / 09:23 am The College of Cardinals on Wednesday called on Catholics around the world to pray for them as they prepare to enter the conclave next week to elect the next pope, acknowledging the “enormity of the task ahead” in choosing the next successor of Peter. The appeal came as the cardinals concluded their seventh general congregation — the daily meetings leading up to the start of the conclave on May 7. In a statement released by the Holy See Press Office, the cardinals said they are “conscious of the responsibility…

Welcome to the Vatican News Blog! Breaking News: Cardinals Gather for Seventh General Congregation The prestigious event saw a total of 180 Cardinals in attendance, with 124 of them being Cardinal electors. The Director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, shared this exciting news with reporters on Wednesday. The meeting kicked off with discussions surrounding the economic and financial landscape of the Holy See. Cardinals such as Reinhard Marx, Kevin Farrell, Christoph Schönborn, Fernando Vergez, and Konrad Krajewski delivered insightful contributions on the matter. Cardinal Marx, who heads the Council for the Economy, highlighted various challenges and put…

The Vatican Calls for Global Nuclear Disarmament Addressing the Third UN Preparatory Committee of the 2026 Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, the Vatican Permanent Observer Archbishop Gabriele Caccia strongly reaffirms the Holy See’s unwavering call for global nuclear disarmament. By Lisa Zengarini “Peace is not possible without true disarmament,” the Holy See reiterated on Thursday. The current race to rearmament and resurgent nuclear deterrence policies are not the answer to the grave challenges facing the world today marked by political instability and the erosion of international peace, said Archbishop Gabriele Caccia. In fact, “reliance…