Vatican communication office urges 2-state solution

Vatican communication office urges 2-state solution as France backs Palestinian statehood

The editorial manager for the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication, Andrea Tornielli, called for a “two-state solution” and recognition of Palestine as a state.

Iconic Notre Dames des Champs church in Paris closed after 2 fires in 48 hours Notre Dame des Champs, a Catholic church in Paris, was targeted in an arson attack just 24 hours after an accidental fire broke out in its choir loft.

Trump administration acts to protect religious expression of federal workers U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has issued new guidance to safeguard the right of federal employees to express their religion in the workplace.

Federal judge orders government to keep funding Planned Parenthood, despite new law The One Big Beautiful Bill Act included a one-year freeze on some abortion facilities receiving Medicaid reimbursements for non-abortive services.

Vatican reports 2024 asset management earnings of 62 million euros The Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See presented its financial statement for the 2024 fiscal year, with net profits of 62.2 million euros ($72.1 million).