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Pope Francis: ‘Tell Jesus everything’
“Today’s Gospel invites us to tell Jesus everything,” Pope Francis said during his Regina Caeli address. Read more
Vatican blames ‘failure in communication’ for Anglican service in pope’s church in Rome
Bishop Guerino Di Tora said the incident was the result of a “failure in communication” and he “expresses deep regret... Read more
Pope Francis: Illness and suffering can help us discover what really matters in life
While the world today can view sickness and suffering as meaningless, Pope Francis wants everyone to remember that Christ has... Read more
Papal Foundation visits Rome, marks 35 years and $200 million in donations to the poor
The Papal Foundation, a U.S.-based organization that provides funding for Catholic projects, is in Rome for its annual pilgrimage and... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Every Christian is called to the witness of life’
Persecution of Christians is not just a thing of the past, Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope Francis introduces voting age limit for bishops of Eastern Catholic Churches
Leaders in the Eastern Catholic Churches had asked the pope to change the norms regarding age limitations and voting. Read more
Pope Francis asks for prayers for Sudan as military factions battle for control
“I am following with concern the events unfolding in Sudan,” Pope Francis said on Sunday. Read more
Pope Francis: Jesus is found in the community of the Catholic Church
“Without the community, it is difficult to find Jesus,” Pope Francis said in his Regina Caeli message. Read more
Pope Francis defends St. John Paul II against ‘offensive conjectures’ from brother of missing ‘Vatican girl’
“I address a grateful thought to the memory of St. John Paul II, at this time the object of unfounded... Read more
Pope Francis says he will travel to Mongolia
A trip to Mongolia would make Pope Francis the first pope to visit the Asian country that shares a 2,880-mile... Read more
St. Peter’s Basilica introduces new ‘prayer entrance’ amid influx of tourism
In light of the influx of tourists, the Vatican has introduced a separate “prayer entrance” for those who want to... Read more
Vatican announces date and theme for 2023 World Day for Grandparents and Elderly
The annual event, which happens around the feast day of Sts. Anne and Joachim, will take its theme this year... Read more
Pope Francis changes law regulating Vatican City court system
Pope Francis revised a law regulating the Vatican’s judicial system on Wednesday, reversing some aspects of the pope’s prior reform... Read more
Pope Francis tells ‘keyboard warriors’ to put aside online polemics to proclaim the Gospel
Speaking in St. Peter’s Square on April 12, the pope urged Christians to go out and “get moving” to share... Read more
Vatican prosecutor: Pope Francis wants the truth about ‘Vatican girl’ case
The chief prosecutor of the Vatican City State court met Tuesday with the brother of Emanuela Orlandi, who went missing... Read more
Pope Francis: Share the good news of Christ’s resurrection with others
Jesus “is not only good news, nor even the best news of life, no, he is life itself,” Pope Francis... Read more
Full text of Pope Francis’ urbi et orbi blessing for Easter 2023
The urbi et orbi is a special apostolic blessing given by the pope every year on Easter Sunday, Christmas, and... Read more
‘The most important and beautiful day of history’: Pope Francis on Easter 2023
“At Easter the destiny of the world was changed,” Pope Francis said on Easter 2023 at the Vatican. Read more
Pope Francis at Easter Vigil: ‘Rediscover the grace of God’s resurrection within you’
The Easter Vigil, which takes place on Holy Saturday night, “is the greatest and most noble of all solemnities." Read more
Wikipedia had the wrong Vatican City flag for years. Now incorrect flags are everywhere
Imagine many people’s surprise to discover that the image of the “Flag of Vatican City” displayed on Wikipedia has been... Read more
