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Pope: ‘If someone criticizes me for proclaiming the Gospel, let him do so truthfully’
Posted on 05/5/2026 12:36 PM ()
As he departs from Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV reaffirms that the Church has consistently spoken out against nuclear weapons, adding that anyone who wishes to criticize him should do so based on truth.
When Eugenio Pacelli defended the Cardinal who criticised Hitler
Posted on 05/5/2026 08:52 AM ()
A conference entitled “Eugenio Pacelli – Pius XII Between the City of God and the City of Man” took place in Rome this week under the presidency of Cardinal Dominique Mamberti. Participants included high-level academics and historians, and Andrea Tornielli, Editorial Director of Vatican News. We bring you a synthesis of his presentation.
Deadly strikes in Ukraine as Moscow hit by rare drone attack
Posted on 05/5/2026 07:55 AM ()
At least five people were killed and 37 others injured in renewed Russian strikes on Ukraine, officials said, as tensions escalated further with what Moscow authorities described as a Ukrainian drone attack on a residential building in the Russian capital.
Tense situation in Strait of Hormuz
Posted on 05/5/2026 07:49 AM ()
The U.S. military says it is escorting stranded cargo ships through the Strait of Hormuz under President Donald Trump’s new initiative, “Project Freedom,” as the ceasefire between the US and Iran remains fragile.
Cardinal Parolin: Pope Leo goes forward on his path and preaches peace
Posted on 05/5/2026 06:21 AM ()
On the sidelines of the celebrations for the 70th anniversary of Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza in San Giovanni Rotondo, the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, answers journalists’ questions about today’s statements by U.S. President Trump regarding Pope Leo XIV, stating, “The Pope has already responded, and it was a very Christian response; he is doing what his role requires.”
Jerusalem: 70 years of pastoral ministry for Hebrew-speaking Catholics
Posted on 05/5/2026 06:21 AM ()
The Saint James Vicariate for Hebrew-speaking Catholics in Israel is marking the 70th anniversary of its founding.
Sr. Petrini: 'Future of work doesn't lie in machines, but in humanity's moral decisions'
Posted on 05/5/2026 06:14 AM ()
Delivering the keynote address at 'The AI and the Future of Work' high-level event in Rome, Sister Raffaella Petrini, President of the Governorate of Vatican City State, insists that "the future of work does not lie in machines, but the moral decisions of humanity," and suggests that while we are not to fear artificial intelligence, we must not simply accept it.
Pompeii prepares to welcome Pope Leo on 1st anniversary of pontificate
Posted on 05/5/2026 05:19 AM ()
The Archbishop of Pompeii looks ahead to Pope Leo XIV’s visit to the Marian city on the first anniversary of his pontificate, the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii venerated in the Shrine.
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin: New film highlights Jesuit scientist’s legacy
Posted on 05/5/2026 03:13 AM ()
The recent screening of the film “Teilhard: Visionary Scientist” at the Vatican’s Filmoteca, then at the Jesuit Curia and Rome’s Pontifical Gregorian University, drew much applause and appreciation. The American filmmakers, Frank and Mary Frost, spoke to Vatican News about the film.
Synod releases final reports on selection of bishops, emerging issues
Posted on 05/5/2026 02:58 AM ()
The General Secretariat of the Synod publishes the first part of the Final Report of Study Group No.7, regarding criteria for selecting candidates for the episcopate, and the Report of Study Group No. 9, on theological criteria and synodal methodologies for discerning doctrinal, pastoral, and ethical questions.