Vatican & World News

-   The US, Ukraine, Russia prepare to hold their first three way talks since Russias invasion in 2022

-   Pope Leo says Pope the Church’s social teaching offers a path to authentic respect and peaceful coexistence

-   We speak to Father Tomaž Majcen, the parish priest of Nuuk, about how Greenlanders are coping with being at the centre of global tensions

-   Pope Leo approves decrees for 2 new Blesseds and 4 new Venerables

-   Bishops from across Europe and North America call for the recognition of human dignity in Israel and Palestine

-   We speak to to Metropolitan Job of Psidia about the problems with the traditional narrative of schism between the Catholic and Orthodox churches

-   Pope Leo continues his catechesis on what he calls “one of the most beautiful and important” documents of the Second Vatican Council.

-   A new report by a rights group shows the rise in migrant deaths on routes from Africa to Europe. 

-   As the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine worsens, the Prefect of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity, launches a heartfelt appeal for the country.

-   Pope releases his message for the 34th World Day of the Sick to be held on February 11.

-   Cardinal Kurt Koch speaks about the importance of ecumenism during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. 

-   The head of the Venezuelan Bishops’ Conference explains how the Catholic Church is stepping up its efforts to promote dialogue, reconciliation and peace.

In the headlines, this Friday, January 16th:

 

- Ukraine faces winter emergency as Russia intensifies attacks on power grid

- Cardinal Parolin celebrates Mass in Kuwait

 

- Amid ongoing threats to peace worldwide, Archbishop Gintaras Grušas, President of the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences, invites Christians to pray for peace during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

 

-   Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin is scheduled to travel to Kuwait for a two-day visit.

-   Syria declares Kurdish-held areas near Aleppo closed military zones.   

-   Pope Leo’s mosaic portrait is unveiled before the General Audience.