Fratelli tutti

28/05/2024

Tourism and Peace: A message of hope for World Tourism Day 2024

The Dicastery for Evangelisation releases a message for World Tourism Day 2024, themed "Tourism and Peace", and urges a commitment to fraternity and understanding amid global ...

File photo of Pope Francis with a child during a General Audience

11/05/2024

#BeHuman: Pope to participate in Round Table dedicated to children

Saturday afternoon sees Pope Francis joining the Round Table "Children: Generation Future" in the new Synod Hall in the Vatican. Ten other Round Tables” take place during the day ...

Pope meeting participants in the "World Meeting on Human Fraternity"

11/05/2024

Pope Francis: War is a defeat for humanity and a deception

Addressing some 350 participants in the second World Meeting on Human Fraternity, Pope Francis encourages them to persevere in their efforts to promote human fraternity in a broken ...

Cardinal Parolin with participants in the #BeHuman event

10/05/2024

Cardinal Parolin: No peace without dialogue

Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin opens the Vatican’s 'Table for Peace' as part of the #BeHuman event in Rome, which has gathered around 30 Nobel Prize winners for a ...

Nobel Prize winners at the 2023 edition of the World Meeting on Human Fraternity

10/05/2024

#BeHuman: For a world pact on fraternity

Building on last year’s first World Meeting on Human Fraternity, the Vatican’s Fratelli Tutti Foundation hosts second event with the title “Be Human,” bringing together 30 Nobel ...

Nobel Peace Prize laureates participate in the 2023 #BeHuman event

09/05/2024

#BeHuman event for a global pact on fraternity

The 10-11 May event will bring together 30 Nobel Prize winners and top figures of international organizations for a dialogue on peace, with children meeting Pope Francis on ...

Inauguration of the photo exhibit "Changes"

08/05/2024

"Changes" photo exhibit inaugurated in St. Peter's Square

Inaugurated on 7 May in the Charlemagne colonnade of Saint Peter's Square, the photo exhibit curated by Lia and Marianna Beltrami with the Dicastery for Communication features 24 ...

Presentation of the Second World Meeting on Human Fraternity, #BeHuman

07/05/2024

#BeHuman: 30 Nobel Peace Prize laureates to attend human fraternity meeting

The second World Meeting on Human Fraternity, under the title #BeHuman, takes place on May 10-11 in Rome and Vatican City State and is organized by the Fratelli Tutti Foundation. ...

Wilton Cardinal Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, D.C.

11/04/2024

Cardinal Gregory sees ‘Dignitas infinita’ as balanced, challenging document

US Cardinal Wilton Gregory, the Archbishop of Washington, D.C., speaks with Vatican News about human dignity, the National Eucharistic Revival, and the Synod on Synodality.

Cardinal Louis Raphael I Sako, Patriarch of Baghdad of the Chaldeans

26/03/2024

Patriarch Sako: We need final week of Lent to clear our minds and hearts

Cardinal Louis Raphael I Sako, the Patriarch of Baghdad of the Chaldeans, encourages Christians to make use of the final week of Lent “to clear our minds and hearts and to return ...

15/03/2024

Vatican's message for Ramadan encourages working together for world peace

The Vatican Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue releases its annual message for the Islamic month of Ramadan, urging all religious believers to extinguish "the fires of hatred, ...

Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam with Pope Francis

06/03/2024

Abdelsalam: Religions must work together for brighter future

Speaking at a joint Vatican-UN conference in Rome, the Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders warns that the war in Gaza has severely undermined faith in the ...

The eleven students of the Fellows of Human Fraternity program with their tutors at the conclusion of the Zayed Prize round table

16/02/2024

Human fraternity: Young people prepare guide to solidarity for universities

Eleven university students from around the world travel to Abu Dhabi to discuss how the principles of the Document on Human Fraternity can be concretely realized.

Participants in the conference on "Humans: Meanings and challenges".

12/02/2024

Vatican hosts conference on technological progress and human identity

More than twenty academics from all over the world come together in Rome to discuss humanity's response to scienctific and technological progress.

Zayed Award for Human Fraternity ceremony

05/02/2024

Pope congratulates Zayed Award winners, praises human fraternity

In a video message sent to the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity ceremony in Abu Dhabi, Pope Francis encourages everyone to promote a culture of peace and dialogue.

Delegates from Indonesia's largest Islamic organisations at the press conference announcing the winners of the Zayed Prize 2024. On the left that of Nahdlatul Ulama, in the centre that of Muhammadiyah

05/02/2024

Zayed Award winners and judges share joy and gratitude

Representatives of the two Indonesian organizations that won the 2024 Zayed Award tell Vatican News that the honour provides a renewed impulse to persevere in interreligious ...

Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmad al-Tayyeb (left) during his visit to the UAE in February 2019

04/02/2024

Pope: peace requires knowing others, listening and intellectual flexibility

Pope Francis addresses a message to participants in the 4th International Congress of the University Research Platform on Islam, held in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The event marks the fifth ...

Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al-Ahzar sign the Documento on Human Fraternity in Abu Dhabi in 2019

04/02/2024

Pope: May human fraternity guide us beyond hatred and war

Marking the 5th anniversary of the Document on Human Fraternity Pope Francis highlights how the absence of fraternal solidarity in today’s world causes environmental destruction ...

Pope Francis visits United Arab Emirates in February 2019

03/02/2024

Bishop Martinelli recalls fifth anniversary of Pope Francis' Abu Dhabi visit

Five years after Pope Francis' historic visit to Abu Dhabi marking the first-ever Apostolic Journey to the Arabian Peninsula, and the signing of the Document on Human Fraternity, ...

02/02/2024

Sister Nelly León: Free to live and serve women in prison

Sister Nelly León has dedicated the last 25 years of her life to accompanying female inmates inside and outside prison facilities, creating a foundation that helps women ...

02/02/2024

Human Fraternity: 2024 Zayed Award goes to Chilean ‘mother of detainees’ nun

The 2024 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity has been given to Sister Nelly León Correa, a Chilean nun working with prisoners; Sir Magdi Yacoub, an Egyptian cardiothoracic surgeon; ...

2023.12.18 Pope Francis receives in audience members of the jury for the 2024 edition of the Zayed Prize

19/12/2023

Judges for Zayed Award seeking concrete examples of fraternity

Pope Francis on Monday received in audience members of the jury for the 2024 edition of the Zayed Prize, established in 2019 following the signing Document on Human Fraternity by ...

Pope Francis' message to participants in the Social Week in France

24/11/2023

Pope Francis greets participants in French Social Week

In a message to participants in this year’s French Social Week, Cardinal Pietro Parolin highlights Pope Francis's social magisterium, and the need for greater social cohesion, ...

File photo of Pope Francis with Buddhist leader in Mongolia

13/11/2023

Seventh Buddhist-Christian Colloquium kicks off in Bangkok

The Seventh Buddhist-Christian Colloquium themed “Karunā and Agape in Dialogue for Healing a Wounded Humanity and the Earth,” is taking place from 13-16 November 2023, at ...

Woman in India lights a lamp for Deepavali

07/11/2023

Vatican’s Deepavali message: Interreligious collaboration essential for peacebuilding

The Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue sends well-wishes to those celebrating the feast of Deepavali, and invites Christians and Hindus to "join hands" for peace.

Pope Francis embraces a boy at the event on Monday

06/11/2023

Pope praises compassion of 'Little House of Mercy' in Sicily

Pope Francis commends the Apostolic Fraternity of Mercy for their 25-year-long commitment to serving people in need, urging them to embrace humility, creative service, and a desire ...

File photo of Pope Francis departing for a papal journey

03/11/2023

Pope Francis to visit Dubai for COP28 in early December

Pope Francis will travel to Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, for the COP28 climate summit on 1-3 December, just two months after the publication of his Apostolic Exhortation ...

File photo of Pope Francis and a group of children during the weekly General Audience

14/10/2023

Pope: Wars are always wrong, children will save us

In an illustrated book edited by Domenico Agasso, and entitled 'Dear Children... the Pope answers your questions,” Pope Francis offers his insights on crucial issues as he responds ...

18/08/2023

Pope to Rimini Meeting: Social friendship an antidote to war and conflict

Pope Francis encourages participants in the 44th Meeting of Friendship Among Peoples to approach others like Jesus and help them encounter God, especially in the midst of trying ...

Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam in the Vatican with Pope Francis

02/08/2023

UAE and Committee for Human Fraternity sign MoU ahead of COP28

The Memorandum aims to promote interfaith dialogue, engagement, and climate action within the framework of COP28 to be held in in Dubai in Dember

2023.08.02 Viaggio Apostolico in Portogallo in occasione della XXXVII Giornata Mondiale della GioventÃ¹

02/08/2023

Pope in Portugal: WYD offers chance for a more peaceful world

Addressing Portugal's civil authorities and diplomatic corps in Lisbon, Pope Francis shares his “dreams” for a more peaceful and inclusive Europe, and urges young people attending ...

Imam Nader Akkad together with several volunteers who participated in the Green Mosque initiative

01/08/2023

A fraternal project: one Common Home to protect

The Islamic community is increasingly committed to environmental protection. Many initiatives have been launched to prevent the world from turning into a huge wastebasket: from ...

Church attended by the Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate (© Archivio MdI, in Creative Commons)

28/07/2023

From doing mission to being mission: Experience of a religious sister in North Africa

A Missionary Sister of the Immaculate describes her missionary journey in concrete terms, as well as how she came to realize that "life does not have a mission" but "is mission."

17/07/2023

Ukrainian scouts in Italy for summer camp: fraternity and new beginnings

An Italian Catholic scout group hosts teenagers from Ukraine for a week of relaxation and friendship, an opportunity to forget, for a while, the pressures of war.

04/07/2023

Women religious reflect on challenges of migration

The International Union of Superiors General (UISG) holds a meeting on migrants and refugees at its headquarters in Rome, marking the second symposium in a series of dialogues on ...

23/06/2023

Migrants rescued from rubber dinghies off Canary Islands

At least 227 migrants have been rescued from boats off Spain's Canary Islands.

FILE: Pope Francis and Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmed el-Tayeb, shaking hands at the signing of the document on "Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together" in 2019.

15/06/2023

UN Secretary General: Human fraternity key to beating ‘groundswell’ of hatred

The declaration “Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together” by Pope Francis and Grand Imam Ahmed el-Tayeb is a model for compassion and human solidarity, UN ...

Secretary-General António Guterres briefs reporters on his Information Integrity on Digital Platforms policy brief. (UN Photo/ Mark Garten)

13/06/2023

Take risk of AI, disinformation seriously – UN Chief

Member states must address the “rapid spread of lies and hate” in the digital ecosystem, says United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres, as the UN launches a new ...

Muhammad Yunus, right, shakes hands with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin at the signing of the Declaration on Human Fraternity

12/06/2023

Nobel prize winners join calls for human fraternity

Some thirty Nobel prize laureates have signed the Declaration on Human Fraternity calling on all men and women of good will to embrace their appeal to fraternity, insisting that ...

Cardinal Pietro Parolin (C) surrounded by Nobel Peace Prize winners, signs the "Declaration on Human Fraternity" during the "NotAlone World Fraternity" meeting in St.Peter's square at the Vatican, on June 10, 2023. Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa stands with fellow Nobel laureates (2nd from the left). (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)

12/06/2023

Nobel laureate: #NotAlone shatters ‘false boxes’, division among people

A Filipino Nobel laureate reflects on her experience in joining the Vatican in its appeal for closer brotherhood and sisterhood to promote peace, justice, equality, and truth.

2023.06.10 Incontro mondiale sulla FraternitÃ Umana

10/06/2023

Pope: The heavens above invite us to walk together in fraternity

In his address read out at the Meeting on Human Fraternity taking place in Saint Peter's Square on Saturday 10 June, Pope Francis says "the heavens above invite us to walk ...

Nobel laureates and world leaders at the beginning of the World Meeting on Human Fraternity

10/06/2023

Parolin on #NotAlone: The world needs hope and fraternity

The World Meeting on Human Fraternity opens with working groups centred on Nobel Prizes, the Environment, Schools, the Weak, and Associations. Speaking on the sidelines of this ...

#NotAlone World Meeting on Human Fraternity on Saturday 10 June in Saint Peter's Square

09/06/2023

#NotAlone event at Vatican to show that human fraternity is possible

On Saturday afternoon of 10 June Vatican Media will broadcast an event to celebrate the importance of human fraternity. The event will feature music and testimonies with the ...

FILE: Photo of United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaking to the press in 2019.

06/06/2023

Bias, injustice built into global financial systems – UN Chief

The United Nations Secretary-General calls for reform in the global financial system to address “historic injustices and systemic bias”.

The "Not Alone" press conference on Monday morning

05/06/2023

Thirty Nobel winners to gather in St Peter’s Square for Human Fraternity event

The World Meeting on Human Fraternity, to be held in St Peter’s Square on the 10th June, will bring together artists, young people, charity workers, and Nobel peace prize winners ...

Pope Francis and Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam

01/06/2023

Nominations open for 2024 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity

The Higher Committee of Human Fraternity has opened nominations for the 2024 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity, to recognize those who work to promote human progress and peaceful ...

Human Fraternity initiatives in the Vatican

23/05/2023

Pope to attend 'Not Alone' international meeting on Human Fraternity

The International Meeting on Human Fraternity, entitled “Not alone” (#notalone), will be held in St. Peter’s Square, as well as simultaneously in eight other squares around the ...

This aerial picture taken on May 14, 2023 shows a general view of PT. Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP), one of the biggest nickel producers in Konawe Utara. (Photo by RIZA SALMAN / AFP)

22/05/2023

E-vehicle supply lines leave trail of abuse in Southeast Asia

A report reveals the incidents of human rights and environmental abuses in two countries in Southeast Asia by companies which feed into the production of electric vehicles.

A Rohingya refugee collects her belongings in a house in Nayapara refugee camp in Bangladesh a day after Cyclone Mocha made landfall in May 15, 2023.

19/05/2023

Bangladesh’s plan for Rohingya repatriation to Myanmar ‘risky’

Human Rights Watch criticizes the Bangladeshi government’s plan to return Rohingya refugees to Myanmar, saying their repatriation poses “great risks to their lives and liberty.”

Demonstrators take part in a Labor Day rally in Manila on 1 May 2023.

09/05/2023

Filipino Bishop: Current basic wage in Philippines ‘unjust’

As prices remain high in the Philippines, a Filipino bishop backs calls for legislation to raise the minimum wage, saying the current basic wage is “insufficient for a decent ...

Pope Francis with the group of pilgrims from Asti

05/05/2023

Pope: Jesus revolutionises our understanding of family

Speaking to pilgrims from the Italian Diocese of Asti, where his ancestors hail from, Pope Francis says the love of Christ represents the most important bond of a Christian family. ...

2023.04.28 Viaggio Apostolico in Ungheria

30/04/2023

Pope's plea for openness resonates in Hungary following his Apostolic Visit

Pope Francis bids farewell to the people of Hungary on Sunday, wrapping up a three-day Apostolic Visit during which he encouraged them to remain open to people from other countries ...

Pope St John XXIII signs "Pacem in terris"

11/04/2023

Vatican Observer to UN: 'Pacem in terris' guiding star for path of peace

Interview with the Holy See's Permanent Observer to the UN on the relevance of St John XXIII's encyclical 60 years from its publication. Archbishop Gabriele Caccia reiterates the ...

Pope meeting the United Association of Humanistic Buddhism (Taiwan)

16/03/2023

Pope to Buddhists: Religions play crucial role in fostering fraternity

Pope Francis receives a delegation of the United Association of Humanistic Buddhism of Taiwan and highlights the crucial role of religions in fostering fraternity by promoting a ...

Pope Francis and the Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Al-Husayni Al-Sistani in Iraq in March 2021

14/03/2023

Pope: Chistians and Muslims must be witnesses of truth and love in world scarred by war

Pope Francis sends a letter to the Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, spiritual leader of Iraqi Shiites in which he recalls their fruitful meeting two years ago during the papal visit ...

The winners of the Zayed Prize for Human Fraternity

04/02/2023

Pope addresses Zayed prize-winners and encourages interreligious dialogue

Pope Francis addresses the winners of the Zayed Prize for Human Fraternity, and tells them that fraternity can be reached, and peace obtained, but that it is a long journey.

Apostolic Journey of Pope Francis to Kingdom of Bahrain in November 2022

01/02/2023

'Bahrain Document' holds European launch in Rome to promote interreligious harmony

Following Pope Francis’ Apostolic Journey to the Kingdom of Bahrain in November 2022, ‘The Bahrain Declaration’ promoting interreligious dialogue and peace holds its official ...

World Leprosy Day seeks to increase public awareness of Hansen's disease

23/01/2023

Pope: Never forget our brothers and sisters with Hansen's disease

In a message to participants in a seminar on Hansen’s disease (or ‘leprosy’) and other neglected tropical diseases, Pope Francis says we must ask ourselves, “Will we bend down to ...

10/01/2023

Pope urges faithful to journey together in compassion with the sick

Pope Francis releases his message for the 31th World Day of the Sick, and urges Catholics to heed the example of the Good Samaritan showing compassion and taking care of the sick ...

Pope meets participants in 'Rome Call' encounter, organized by the Pontifical Academy for Life and Renaissance Foundation

10/01/2023

Pope: AI Ethics must safeguard the good of human family

Pope Francis receives signatories of the Rome Call for AI Ethics, promoted by the Pontifical Academy for Life and Renaissance Foundation, and applauds their efforts to safeguard ...

10/12/2022

Pope encourages firefighters to follow example of Good Samaritan

Addressing a group of Italian firefighters, Pope Francis says their selfless dedication to helping people in need reflects the parable of the Good Samaritan who embodies Jesus’ ...

The stage of the Festival of Social Doctrine in Verona at the moment the Pope's address was read

25/11/2022

Pope Francis: “Encounter must become our greatest desire”

Speaking to attendees of the Festival of Social Doctrine in Verona, Pope Francis stresses the importance of trust and encounter given the “grim” situation of the current world ...

Pope Francis greets crowds at General Audience

09/11/2022

Pope at Audience: Bahrain, a Journey of dialogue and peace

At his weekly Wednesday General Audience, Pope Francis dedicates his catechesis to his recent Apostolic Journey to Bahrain, calling it a visit of dialogue and fraternity in a world ...

2022.11.03. Viaggio Apostolico nel Regno del Bahrein

04/11/2022

Pope in Bahrain: Prayer and fraternity are our modest but effective weapons

Pope Francis encourages members of the Muslim Council of Elders in Bahrain to embrace fraternity, prayer and common efforts to help humanity rediscover the hidden sources of life, ...

A view of Bahrain National Stadium, where Pope Francis will preside over Mass

01/11/2022

Pope Francis: Pray for my journey to Bahrain

Pope Francis invites the faithful to pray for his upcoming Apostolic Journey to Bahrain (November 3-6), so that "every meeting and event might be a fruitful opportunity to promote, ...

Bishop Allwyn DSilva, Adjunct-Secretary of the FABC, reading the closing message

31/10/2022

FABC closing message: Asian Bishops “challenged” by voices of marginalized

The Bishops of Asia say they have been “challenged” by the voices of the poor, the earth, women, young people, and struggling families.

17/10/2022

Vatican's Diwali message: May Christians and Hindus work together for peace

The Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue sends well-wishes to people celebrating the feast of Deepavali, and invites Christians and Hindus to work together for peace in a divided ...

12/10/2022

Lebanon and Israel reach “historic” gas fields deal

The two countries agree terms concerning offshore gas fields, a crucially important deal which just days ago seemed in jeopardy

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04/10/2022

Feast of St Francis: The saint an inspiration for these times

On the Feast of St Francis Cardinal Matteo Zuppi celebrates Mass in Assisi, the saint’s hometown, and Italian President Sergio Mattarella addresses the congregation.

29/09/2022

Farrell: Sport can promote togetherness, culture of encounter

The prefect of the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, opens the International Summit for the presentation of the Declaration of Sport, and says sport ...

28/09/2022

Caritas Algeria ends its activities in Algeria.

At the behest of the Algerian Government, the Catholic Church has announced with regret the closure of all charitable activities and facilities of Caritas Algeria from 1 October ...

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20/09/2022

Archbishop Peña Parra speaks on Human Fraternity, inaugurates new nunciature

The Substitute of the Secretariat of State, Archbishop Peña Parra, visits East Timor and, in the capital of Dili, inaugurates the new nunciature. He also speaks at a local Catholic ...

18/09/2022

Cardinal Czerny invites Christians to come together to rebuild broken world

The Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Integrity focuses on the message contained in the encyclical ‘Fratelli tutti’ and quotes from other encyclicals and Church ...

25/08/2022

Pope to Catholic legislators: Promote better society through far-sighted legislation

Pope Francis urges members of the International Catholic Legislators Network to work for a more just, fraternal and peaceful world through legislative processes that promote the ...

06/07/2022

Southern Arabia's new Apostolic Vicar hails diversity within unity

Bishop Paolo Martinelli was installed as the new Apostolic Vicar for Southern Arabia on Saturday at St Joseph's Cathedral in Abu Dhabi. In his inaugural speech and then during his ...

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05/07/2022

Cardinal Ayuso: religious freedom guarantees peace

The Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue sends a message to the International Ministerial Conference on Freedom of Religion and Belief (FoRB) hosted by the ...

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01/07/2022

Zayed Human Fraternity Award: How to nominate for 2023 edition

Nominations are now open for the 2023 Zayed Human Fraternity Award. The Award came to fruition following Pope Francis' landmark Apostolic Visit to the United Arab Emirates in 2019, ...

17/06/2022

Pope to Buddhists: Let’s work together to cultivate compassion and hospitality

Pope Francis receives a delegation of Buddhists from Thailand and reiterates Pope St. Paul VI’s feelings of profound regard for the spiritual, moral and socio-cultural treasures of ...

14/06/2022

Pope's message for World Day of Poor: 'We must uphold values of responsibility, solidarity'

In his message for the 6th World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis invites Christians to greater solidarity and responsibility for the poor in society, stressing the importance of ...

24/05/2022

Bishop Martinelli: Human fraternity a prophetic act for peace

A few weeks before the start of his assignment as Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia, Bishop Paolo Martinelli takes stock of his mission. He looks forward to working in a ...

19/05/2022

Pope to ambassadors: Don’t lose hope for a world of fraternity

Pope Francis welcomes new non-resident Ambassadors to the Holy See from Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Burundi, and Qatar, and urges nations not to lose hope in a world filled ...

18/05/2022

Fratelli Tutti inspiring Church in Lesotho to welcome migrants.

The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) in Lesotho recently held a one-day workshop for religious congregations on how best to care for migrants, refugees and people ...

16/05/2022

Pope to universities: Rethink development models and inspire community service

Pope Francis meets with University Rectors from Italy’s Lazio region on Monday, inviting them to commit their institutions to rethinking economic, cultural and social models that ...

14/05/2022

De Foucauld: Total surrender to God and universal fraternity

Blessed Charles de Foucauld, whom Pope Francis will canonize on Sunday, serves as an example of universal human fraternity in his dialogue of life with the people he loved and ...

09/05/2022

West African Bishops study 'Fratelli tutti' and how it applies to the region.

West African Catholic Bishops from the 16 countries of the West African Subregion, comprising the Reunion of Episcopal Conferences of West Africa (RECOWA), have deliberated on Pope ...

29/04/2022

Mozambique: Ilhas da Paz supports thousands of families with food.

The association, Ilhas da Paz (Islands of Peace), in Mozambique, is providing essential food products to about five thousand families in the city and province of Maputo. This ...

27/04/2022

Cardinal Czerny: Fraternity is the key for human development

The Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development speaks at an academic event about the contribution of Catholicism to global sustainable development, ...

22/04/2022

Cardinal Czerny: Earth Day demands urgent action

Reflecting on Earth Day, Cardinal Michael Czerny explains why the Church and Pope Francis care so greatly about the Earth, and laments "menacing failures" which make action to ...

09/04/2022

Pope Francis: 'Values of sport can help prevent war'

Pope Francis tells members of a Roman rowing club that the spirit of true sport can cultivate human friendship and act as an important antidote to prevent war.

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28/02/2022

Card Czerny on Zayed Award: Concept of human fraternity is a precious contribution

Cardinal Michael Czerny, SJ, ad interim Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, speaks to Vatican Radio's Fr Felipe Herrera of the significance of the ...

28/02/2022

Pope: Zayed Award, a step forward on common journey of fraternity

Pope Francis congratulates the three recipients of the 2022 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity in a video message and invites them to continue in efforts on the path toward human ...

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27/02/2022

Florence meeting closes with appeals for peace, encounter, fraternity

The meeting of Bishops and Mayors of the Mediterranean wraps up on Sunday with religious and civil leaders committing to work together and calling for an end to the war in Ukraine. ...

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27/02/2022

World leaders highlight 'Human Fraternity' promoted by Pope Francis

In the run-up to the award ceremony of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity 2022, two Nobel Peace Laureates and an anti-extremism activist comment on the profound relevance of the ...

26/02/2022

Pope: Field hospitals need warm presence more than tents

Meeting members of Italy’s National Alpine Association, Pope Francis says that Gospel commitments of fraternity and service need to be concretely practised amidst today’s ...

25/02/2022

Winners of Zayed Award for Human Fraternity announced

“Zayed Award for Human Fraternity” announces that it has selected the King and Queen of Jordan and Haitian humanitarian organization FOKAL as winners of this year’s edition.

16/02/2022

Card. Czerny to Caritas Cambodia: listen to cry of the poor, which is God’s cry

In a video message to participants in a spiritual retreat organized by Caritas Cambodia, the ad interim Prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development ...

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09/02/2022

Judge Abdelsalam: Transforming Human Fraternity from words into action

The Secretary-General of the Higher Committee on Human Fraternity reflects on the 2nd International Day of Human Fraternity celebrated on 4 February, and explains how the reality ...

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04/02/2022

Rabbi Lustig: ‘Fraternity an opportunity to heal world with acts of love'

On the International Day of Human Fraternity, Rabbi M. Bruce Lustig praises the foresightedness of the Document on Human Fraternity as offering an opportunity to heal the world’s ...

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04/02/2022

Al-Duwaini: Human fraternity values need to be ‘rediscovered’

Muhammad Al-Ḍuwaini, deputy of Gran Imam Ahmad Al-Tayeb of Egypt’s prestigious Al-Azhar Mosque and University, speaks about the International Day of Human Fraternity, saying the ...

04/02/2022

Expo Dubai celebration of Human Fraternity: Promote fraternity through leadership, laws

Members of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity, along with guest speaker Sheikh Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence for the UAE, celebrated the anniversary of the ...

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