As news spread of a long-awaited ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, reactions from religious leaders in the region expressed hopes for peace in the Holy Land, concern for the safety of hostages as well as the people of the Gaza Strip for the past 15 months.

Amid what a Catholic charity called “unimaginable” suffering of civilians trapped in civil war brutality in Sudan, the United States declared that one of the fighting factions is committing genocide in the country and slapped sanctions on its leader.

A priestly vocation is not merely a path toward salvation for the one who is called but should be a continuous self-gift that aligns each priest’s life with God’s plans for them, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis was wearing his arm in a sling during his meetings and audiences Jan. 16 after hurting his right arm in a fall.

Pope Francis personally decided that employees of Vatican City State who have three or more children will receive a monthly bonus, the Vatican announced.

To ensure artificial intelligence is developed and used in an ethical, transparent and responsible manner in Vatican City State, the city-state governors’ office has released a set of guidelines on AI, which will be followed by new laws and regulations.

From the time he was named as the successor to retiring Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki on Nov. 4, Archbishop Grob has made it an emphasis in his public comments that he wants to listen to and engage with the Catholics in the pew.

A new report by Open Doors International said that more than 380 million Christians faced persecution and discrimination in 2024, an increase of 15 million from the year before.

Taking up the spirit of the recently inaugurated Holy Year 2025, the Cuban government has announced the release of 553 people currently serving prison sentences.

People and institutions can protect children by changing what they buy and what they invest in, Pope Francis said.