
Cardinal Parolin: United Nations needs “continual reform”
The Vatican’s secretary of state called for renewed multilateralism, dialogue, and respect for international law to help end conflicts.

After a recent visit to Russia, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher spoke to Vatican News about diplomacy and the need to support small Catholic communities.

In 1276, the Catholic Church witnessed an unprecedented historical event: four different men sat on the papal throne successively within a single calendar year.

From finding the right ways to handle climate change to addressing the issues faced by migrants, the ambassador of this Catholic country is eager to work with Pope Leo.

During his first year in office, Pope Leo XIV has quietly reshaped the Roman Curia, prioritizing internal mobility and stability over sweeping changes.

In its 2026 ranking of pediatric hospitals worldwide, the Bambino Gesù Pediatric Hospital ranked sixth overall and first in Europe out of the 250 top-ranked.

The Pope's Secretary of State spoke out on March 4, denouncing the deterioration of international law typified by the "preventive" war in the Middle East.

The Pope has signed new statutes for the Pontifical Academy for Life, creating the role of official "supporters" who help it advance its cause.

A few days ago, after six years of study, the Holy See gave its approval to the project led by a Swiss foundation. Work is expected to begin in 2027.

Addressing members of "Pro Petri Sede," an association dedicated to supporting the Pontiff, the Holy Father emphasized the relevance of their mission today.

For the first time in 12 years, this group of lay employees of the Papal Household was received by the Pope in an audience to thank them for their service.

Leo XIV exhorted members of the Roman Rota to always seek the truth in charity, even when the truth is difficult, putting the salvation of souls in first place.

The new representative of the Pope's second homeland has extensive diplomatic experience. He reiterated the official invitation for Leo XIV to visit Peru.

Surprisingly few countries have truly no formal diplomatic relations with the Holy See, and 2025 saw the opening of three new foreign embassies in Rome.

The publication, which has existed in some form for centuries, is now available through a website and mobile app with data updated in real time.

The Pope's secretary of state spoke at length about the situation in Gaza on this 2nd anniversary of the October 7 attack. US bishops express hope: "Pray ardently"

Interview with Guzmán Carriquiry Lecour of Uruguay, who served 5 popes over a period of 48 years and was the first layman to hold many curial positions.

Relations between the two have been improving for more than a decade, with Cardinal Pietro Parolin playing an important role even before he was a cardinal.