Global fertility rates are declining, even in Catholic countries. The 4th "Stati Generali della Natalità" in Rome emphasized investing in youth to combat this trend and support family growth.

April had the hottest global sea surface temperatures on record, per the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. Amid this, the Vatican hosts a climate summit, May 15–17, to address environmental action.

Cardinal Fernández will release new guidelines on Marian apparitions. The Vatican's 1978 norms set criteria: doctrinal errors, profit motives, and immoral acts were negatives; honesty and theological soundness were positives.

Pope Francis urged families to visit and support their grandparents and elderly relatives to combat their loneliness ahead of the fourth World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly on July 28.

The Israeli Embassy to the Holy See condemned Yemeni Nobel laureate Tawakkol Karman's comments on alleged "genocide" in Gaza during a Vatican peace event.

A Vatican foundation gathered government officials, scientists, athletes, artists and children to discuss on human fraternity but also to look for alternatives to wars and poverty.

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In a meeting with Major Archbishop Raphael Thattil and members of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church at the Vatican on Monday, Pope Francis urged unity and obedience amid a long-simmering liturgical conflict that continues to rock the Eastern church.

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On Mother’s Day, Pope Francis honors all mothers, asking for prayers for those who have passed away and entrusting them to the protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

"The Vatican hosts a three-day conference, 'From Climate Crisis to Climate Resilience,' gathering global leaders and researchers to address climate change.

Hawaiian woman’s cancer cure, attributed to Father Damien's intercession, led to his canonization in 2009. Her miraculous healing fulfilled the Vatican's requirement for his sainthood, showcasing the enduring impact of the missionary priest.

At a conference on birth rates, Pope Francis emphasized the root causes of societal challenges, urging a shift from selfishness and consumerism.

Pope Francis emphasizes migration as a solution to low birth rates, urging support for decent work and addressing crises in war-torn countries.

Artists from around the world exhibit in a Vatican exhibition that combines images from Saint Francis of Assisi's 'Canticle of the Creatures'. It contrasts the beauty of creation with the devastation of climate change, shedding light on its impact.

Pope Francis proclaims the 2025 Jubilee with a message of hope in his papal bull 'Spes Non Confudit,' encouraging believers to anchor themselves in faith as they embark on this journey of grace and renewal.

The Vatican’s secretary of state, emphasized the irreversible nature of Pope Francis’ reforms, urging the Church to fully embrace them.

Australian Catholic bishops approve Mass integrating Aboriginal language and culture. The 'Missa Terra Spiritus Sancti' awaits Vatican recognition after over 50 years in the Diocese of Broome. Indigenous elders highlight its spiritual impact.