Pope at Sapienza University: “Let rearmament not be called defence in a world disfigured by wars”

Visiting Europe’s largest secular university, the Pope asked students to become “artisans of true peace” and urged lecturers to “speak…

Italian bishops: Permanent Council prioritising peace, young people and welcoming communities

The Permanent Episcopal Council has identified a number of priorities for the future of the Churches in Italy: education for…

Combating antisemitism. Rabbi Zacharoff (AJC): “have the courage to stand by our side. After 7 October, we cannot do it alone”

American Rabbi Allyson Zacharoff, 35, invites Catholics to get to know today’s Jews, not only those of the Bible. After…

Justice referendum: no voting instructions from CEI, but a criterion for choosing

Following the controversy over Card. Zuppi’s opening address to the Permanent Council, the CEI has clarified its position on the…

Appeal of the Bishops of Italy, France, Germany and Poland: “Europe must rediscover its soul; Christians must be pilgrims of hope”

The Presidents of the Bishops’ Conferences of Italy, France, Germany and Poland have signed a joint document recalling the legacy…

European Parliament: President Metsola in Rome tomorrow. An audience with Pope Leo and meetings with the Italian authorities

Cardinal Makrickas: “Too many are looking for differences, but it is a gift to experience unity between Francis and Leo”

Cardinal Makrickas reflects on the closing of the Holy Door at St Mary Major, the first visible sign marking the…

“Prepare for peace, not for war”: the CEI calls for conscience formation and divestment from arms

The Note “Educating for a Disarmed and Disarming Peace” promotes a peace education grounded in concrete choices: conscientious objection, civil…

Revised Ecumenical Charter, signed in Rome, marks a “historic step towards Christian unity in Europe”

Following its signing by the Conference of European Churches (CEC) and the Council of European Episcopal Conferences (CCEE), the new…

Catholic education across the globe: more than 70 million students and 231,000 schools

With over 70 million students enrolled in 231,000 educational institutions across 171 countries, Catholic education is a prominent global educational…

Synodal Journey: Bishop Castellucci: “Do not be afraid to confront homo-affectivity, the role of women and formation. Embrace them instead”

Bishop Erio Castellucci, president of the National Committee for the Synodal Journey, recommends facing up to the most sensitive issues…