Vatican News & Updates - Page 30

October 16, 2023

Catholic cardinal in Jerusalem offers himself to Hamas in exchange for children held hostage in Gaza

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the top papal respresentative in Jerusalem, said he'll do "anything" to bring "those children back home" from Gaza.

October 15, 2023

Israeli foreign minister expects clear, unequivocal condemnation from Vatican over Hamas' attack: reports

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen issued harsh wards toward Vatican officials for not condemning the Hamas-led attacks on Israel resulting in over 1,200 deaths on Oct. 7, 2023.

October 14, 2023

Vatican offers to mediate Israel-Gaza conflict, negotiate hostage release

Vatican City Secretary of State Pietro Parolin said Saturday that the Holy See is prepared to mediate peace talks between Israel and Hamas.

October 12, 2023

Pope affirms Israel has 'right' to 'defend themselves,’ mourns innocents in Gaza

Pope Francis affirmed Israel's right to defend itself during a general audience but mourned the loss of innocent life in Gaza as well

October 4, 2023

Pope opens Synod, warns against 'political calculations' and 'ideological battles' in the Catholic Church

Pope Francis is cautioning participants in the worldwide Synod on Synodality not to treat the global meeting as a political debate or parliamentary argument.

October 4, 2023

Pope Francis rebukes 'irresponsible' US on climate change compared to China, says world's at 'breaking point'

Pope Francis issued a new climate change plea scolding the United States on emissions compared to China and deeming the Western lifestyle "irresponsible."

October 3, 2023

Cardinals dissatisfied by Pope Francis' answers on LGBT blessings and ordination of women, demand 'yes or no'

A group of cardinals is pushing Pope Francis and the Holy See for simple yes or no answers to five points of doctrine it believes are becoming unclear.

October 2, 2023

Women's voices and votes loom large as pope is set to open a Vatican meeting on church's future

Women are pushing for key changes in the Catholic Church, as Pope Francis has called on them to be brave in mobilizing for action.

October 1, 2023

As Catholic Church faces precarious cultural time, Bishop Robert Barron of Minnesota models thoughtful faith

The Vatican in Rome will host the Synod on Synodality, led by Pope Francis, in October. Bishop Robert Barron on Minnesota, a delegate, has thoughts about a "welcoming" Catholic Church.

September 19, 2023

Vatican examining findings of investigation of former Australian bishop accused of child sex abuse

The Vatican is considering the findings of an investigation into Christopher Saunders, a former Australian bishop accused of sexually assaulting and grooming dozens of youths and men.