Vatican & World News 01.01.2025

-   Pope Francis begins 2025 by praying for peace in Ukraine, Gaza, Israel, Myanmar, and North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo

-   We speak to the Nobel prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz about the Pope’s other major appeal today, a call for debt forgiveness for poorer nations

-   At Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, celebrated each year on the 1st January, Pope Francis urges the faithful to cherish life and entrust 2025 to Mary