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Pope Leo, Bahrain’s Crown Prince Discuss Peace at Vatican

(MENAFN) On Monday, Pope Leo XIV welcomed Bahrain's Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa to the Vatican, where they engaged in dialogue on various pressing matters, particularly the state of affairs in the Middle East. As reported by Vatican...

Omar Harfouch's Concerto for Peace Officially Enters Vatican Archives, to Premiere at Miss Universe

VATICAN CITY, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Franco-Lebanese composer Omar Harfouch has achieved a rare milestone in music and cultural history. His Concerto for Peace has been formally accepted into the Apostolic Library of the Vatican, where...

Vatican announces Italian teenager as ‘God’s influencer’

(MENAFN) The Vatican has officially canonized an Italian teenager as the Catholic Church’s first saint from the millennial generation. Known as “God’s Influencer,” he leveraged his digital skills to promote the faith online. Carlo Acutis, who...

Spiritual Services Industry Set to Double from USD 376.0 Billion in 2024 to USD 787.4 Billion by 2035 - Report by TMR

Global Spiritual Services Market to Grow from USD 376.0 Billion in 2024 to USD 787.4 Billion by 2035 Driven by Rising Focus on Inner Wellbeing - Analysis by TMR WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spiritual...

Pope Leo XIV Holds Key Talks with Bahrain's Crown Prince

(MENAFN) Pope Leo XIV hosted Bahrain's Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa at the Vatican on Monday for high-level talks covering key regional and international concerns, including the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. In a statement, media...

Vatican turns to ‘hot priests’ to rescue faith

(MENAFN) In an effort to reconnect with younger generations and counter declining church attendance, the Vatican is hosting a digital evangelism summit featuring several clergy members who have gained popularity online — and have been dubbed “hot...

Vatican states Israel assaults Catholic church in Gaza

(MENAFN) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) shelled the only Catholic church in Gaza, reportedly killing three people and injuring others. Pope Leo XIV expressed his sorrow by sending a telegram of condolences to the parish. Israeli authorities have...

Vatican Cardinal Suggests Pope Leo Help Bridge U.S.-N. Korea Divide

(MENAFN) In a bold statement on Thursday, Cardinal Lazzaro You Heung-sik, the first Korean prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Clergy, emphasized the potential role Pope Leo XIV could play in improving relations between the United States...

Vatican Condemns Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza, Calls for Halt

(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican's Secretary of State, strongly condemned the ongoing Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, labeling the crisis in the embattled territory as “unacceptable.” “What is happening in Gaza is...

Vatican Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza

(MENAFN) In a strong appeal on Tuesday, the Vatican’s Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, demanded a halt to the Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, describing the ongoing crisis in the Palestinian territory as “unacceptable.” Speaking with a...

Vatican Cardinals Encounter Crucial Decision

(MENAFN) As the Catholic Church approaches its upcoming papal conclave scheduled for Wednesday, Vatican observers report that cardinals are feeling the weight of selecting a new leader who can mend the widening rift between progressive and...

Vatican Reveals Secret Conclave for Papal Election

(MENAFN) On Monday, the Vatican revealed that cardinals from all over the globe will gather next month in a confidential conclave to choose the successor to Pope Francis, who passed away recently. The private meeting is scheduled to start on May 7...

Vatican requests from mourners to not snap selfies with Pope Francis

(MENAFN) Vatican officials have asked mourners to refrain from taking photos with the late Pope Francis as he lay in state at St. Peter’s Basilica, urging a respectful and solemn atmosphere during the mourning period. This request followed the...

Vatican Asks for Respectful Mourning in Pope Francis’ Funeral

(MENAFN) Vatican officials have called on mourners to avoid taking photographs while the late Pope Francis is lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica, emphasizing the need for decorum and reverence during this period of mourning. This request...

Vatican unveils reason of Pope Francis’s passing

(MENAFN) The Vatican has officially confirmed that Pope Francis passed away from a stroke followed by heart failure on Easter Monday at the age of 88. The Holy See reported that the pontiff died at 7:35 a.m. on April 21 at his residence in Casa...

Vatican Confirms Reason of Pope Francis’ Death

(MENAFN) Pope Francis has passed away due to a stroke that led to a coma and subsequent heart failure, according to an official announcement released by the Vatican on Monday. Dr. Andrea Arcangeli, the Vatican’s chief physician, confirmed the...

Vatican Announces Date of Pope Francis’ Funeral

(MENAFN) The Vatican officially announced on Tuesday that the funeral ceremony for Pope Francis is scheduled for Saturday, April 26. Based on the statement, the service will commence at 10 a.m. local time (0800GMT). This announcement followed a...

Kremlin denies agreement on Ukraine discussions in Vatican

(MENAFN) There is currently no confirmed plan to hold negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in the Vatican, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. His remarks followed a Wall Street Journal report claiming that delegations from...

Finnish President Says Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Could Commence in Vatican

(MENAFN) Technical discussions between Russia and Ukraine could begin as early as next week at the Vatican, according to Finnish President Alexander Stubb in an interview on Wednesday. Stubb suggested that the talks might also involve...

Trump Suggests Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Talks to Be Held in Vatican

(MENAFN) President Donald Trump suggested on Monday that the Vatican would be a "great" venue for ceasefire negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. Speaking to reporters at a White House event, Trump stated, "I think it'd be great to have it at...