Vatican News

This Week: Pope Leo Writes Book on Peace as Ukraine Marks 4 Years of War

CatholicPhilly presents a weekly roundup of international news from Vatican News, the official news portal of the Holy See. The following report on the week of Feb. 22, 2026 links to stories on VaticanNews.va.

This Week: Pope Leo Leads Church’s Start of Lent

CatholicPhilly presents a weekly roundup of international news from Vatican News, the official news portal of the Holy See. The following report on the week of Feb. 15, 2026 links to stories on VaticanNews.va.

This Week: For Lent this Year, Abstain from ‘Words that Hurt,’ Pope Advises

CatholicPhilly presents a weekly roundup of international news from Vatican News, the official news portal of the Holy See. The following report on the week of Feb. 8, 2026 links to stories on VaticanNews.va.

This Week: Trafficking a ‘Crime Against Humanity;’ Papal Letter on Sports; Sistine Clean Up

CatholicPhilly presents a weekly roundup of international news from Vatican News, the official news portal of the Holy See. The following report on the week of Feb. 1, 2026 links to stories on VaticanNews.va.

This Week: Recalling the Holocaust’s Lessons; Prayers for Peace Amidst ‘Climate of Fear’ in U.S.

CatholicPhilly presents a weekly roundup of international news from Vatican News, the official news portal of the Holy See. The following report on the week of Jan. 25, 2026 links to stories on VaticanNews.va.

This Week: Global Tensions Met by Calls for Dialogue, Teaching on Love

CatholicPhilly presents a weekly roundup of international news from Vatican News, the official news portal of the Holy See. The following report on the week of Jan. 19, 2026 links to stories on VaticanNews.va.

This Week: Pope Leo Encourages Parish Catechist, Lauds Free Press, Prays for Common Good

CatholicPhilly presents a weekly roundup of international news from Vatican News, the official news portal of the Holy See. The following report on the week of Jan. 12, 2026 links to stories on VaticanNews.va.

This Week: Close of Jubilee Year, Calls for World Peace, Unity in Church

CatholicPhilly presents a weekly roundup of international news from Vatican News, the official news portal of the Holy See. The following report on the week of Jan. 5, 2026 links to stories on VaticanNews.va.

Catholic Actor Finds Christmas Joy in Helping US Charity

With the Vatican's Nativity scene and huge Christmas tree glittering in the Roman sun behind him, David Henrie reflected on the joy of giving during the Advent season.

Pope Urges People to Protect, Cultivate Even Smallest Signs of Peace, Hope

The "confrontational" tone dominating both global and national politics is "deepening instability and unpredictability day by day," Pope Leo XIV wrote in his message for World Peace Day.