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Together with the Sunday Angelus and the principal celebrations of the liturgical year, the pope’s general audiences constitute the spiritual heart of his regular Petrine teaching office.

What does a general audience with Pope Francis consist of?

Aug 8, 2024

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

On Aug. 7, Pope Francis resumed general audiences at the Vatican. Here’s an explanation of the nature and purpose of... Read more

Sculpture of St. Peter outside of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican

Vatican invites Protestant, Orthodox theologians to debate Petrine primacy at St. Peter’s

Oct 20, 2022

By Courtney Mares

The theological discussion is part of a new lecture series on the apostle Peter that will take place in the... Read more

Pope Francis addresses the Roman Curia during his annual Christmas greeting Dec. 21, 2017.

Pope to Roman Curia: Be faithful to the Petrine office

Dec 21, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

In a speech before the start of the Christmas break Thursday, Pope Francis exhorted Curia members to carry out their... Read more