Skip to content

Vatican News: Pope Francis donates relics True Cross for Coronation King Charles III & Yemen War

Pope Francis requested prayers for Yemen in this week's Vaticano Updates, as there may be some hope on the horizon. Other news includes Bishop Stephen Chow Sau-yan's visit to Beijing, the donation of True Cross relics to the Church of England, India becoming the world's most populous nation, and Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia's expressed support for legalized medically assisted suicide.

In this week’s Vaticano Updates, Pope Francis asks for prayers for war-torn Yemen while a glimmer of hope appears on the horizon. Meanwhile, Bishop Stephen Chow Sau-yan visits Beijing amidst a fraying deal between the Vatican and China. The Holy See Press Office confirms the donation of relics of the True Cross to the Church of England, and India is set to become the world’s most populous nation. Lastly, Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia expresses support for legalized medically assisted suicide.

Receive the most important news from EWTN Vatican via WhatsApp. It has become increasingly difficult to see Catholic news on social media. Subscribe to our free channel today

Share

Would you like to receive the latest updates on the Pope and the Vatican

Receive articles and updates from our EWTN Newsletter.

I agree that EWTN will keep me informed about news, faith stories and how to best support their work. You will never receive e-mails from us that you do not want to receive. You can unsubscribe any time. For more information on how to unsubscribe, our privacy practices, and how we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy, please review our Privacy Policy.

More news related to this article

New cardinals emphasize Church unity, evangelization ahead of consistory

Several cardinal who received their red hats from Pope Francis this weekend emphasized the importance of serving the Church’s universal mission while addressing contemporary challenges facing their local Churches.

Pope Francis: Technological development must promote the human being

Pope Francis addressed members of the Pontifical Academy for Life at the Vatican on Monday, stressing the importance

Vatican Launches Month-Long Synod on Synodality

Pope Francis inaugurates the month-long Synod on Synodality at the Vatican, emphasizing unity and the Church's merciful gaze on humanity.
Benedict XVI holds his final general audience, Feb. 27, 2013. | Mazur/www.thepapalvisit.org.uk (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)

Benedict XVI: thinker, preacher, saint? Scholars and former students discuss legacy

Some scholars and former students of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI raised the prospect of the late pontiff’s canonization

What is Transhumanism: The philosophical and scientific movement of augmenting human capabilities

If you could live forever, would you? If you could have all the knowledge accumulated by humans readily

The Eucharistic Miracle of Lanciano

Jesus said to [Thomas], “Do you believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who, though they

LIVE
FROM THE VATICAN

Be present live on EWTNVatican.com