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Pope Francis Accepts Belgian Bishop’s Request Not to Be Made a Cardinal
Bishop Lucas Van Looy was due to receive the red hat on Aug. 27.
Pope Francis: "When you are old, you are no longer in control of your body"
The 85-year-old pope noted that he needed to walk with a cane.
Pope Francis Not to Preside at June 16 Corpus Christi Mass, Procession Due to Knee Pain
The 85-year-old pope has made public appearances in a wheelchair since May 5.
Pope Francis Overhauls Leadership of Roman Curia after Vatican Constitution Takes Effect
The apostolic constitution Praedicate evangelium went into full effect on June 5.
Recent Church Massacre in Nigeria Not Linked to Climate Change: Bishop to Irish President
The bishop said Michael D. Higgins’ ‘reasons for this gruesome massacre are incorrect and far-fetched.’
See St Charles de Foucauld as Model of Holiness: Pope Francis to Future Vatican Diplomats
The pope was speaking to members of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy.
Everything You Need to Know about Pentecost
This weekend, the Church celebrates Pentecost, one of the most important feast days of the year that concludes the Easter...
Pope Francis Announces His Prayer Intention for June 2022
The choice is fitting, since families from around the world will gather in Rome later this month for the World...
Pope Francis Prays Rosary for Peace in Ukraine and Around the World
The pope meditated on the Sorrowful Mysteries of the rosary in union with Marian shrines around the world.
Vatican Offers Plenary Indulgence for Visiting the Elderly on Grandparents’ Day on July 24
The 2nd World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will take place on July 24.
"Ours is age of fake news, collective superstitions, pseudo-scientific truths": Pope
The pope dedicated his general audience address to the Book of Ecclesiastes.
Pope Francis Has Asked Catholics to Say This Prayer May 24: Our Lady, Help of Christians
In 2007 Pope Benedict XVI proclaimed May 24, the feast of Our Lady, Help of Christians, to be a World...
St. John Paul II and Blessed Carlo Acutis Named among Patrons of World Youth Day 2023
The Virgin Mary will be the “patroness par excellence” of the youth gathering.
Pope Francis Offers Guidance to Young Christians in Politics
The pope was speaking to members of the Chemin Neuf Politics Fraternity.
Anglicans are "valued traveling companions": Pope Francis
The pope was speaking with members of the Anglican-Roman Catholic International Dialogue Commission (ARCIC).
Migrants and Refugees Have "enormous potential" to Help Society: Pope Francis
The pope made the comment in his message for World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2022.
Cardinal Zen of Hong Kong Released on Bail: Report
The news emerged shortly after the Vatican said that it was concerned to hear of reports of his arrest.
Pope Francis Invites Grandparents to Join a "spiritual and non-violent revolution"
The pope made the appeal in his message for the second World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.
Pope Francis’ Trip to Lebanon "delayed for health reasons"
Lebanon’s tourism minister announced the postponement, citing ‘health reasons.’
Prayer for Vocations 2022: Pope Francis Says "Church must become increasingly synodal"
The pope made the comment in his annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations message.