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Pope Francis: Building Peace Requires "taking a risk"
Being peacemakers in the style of Jesus Christ, while necessary and valuable, can also be risky, Pope Francis said at...
St. Francis and the Story of the First Nativity Scene
It’s a well-known origin story: how the young and wealthy Francis of Assisi freely abandoned his noble patrimony to serve...
The Story Behind the Immaculate Conception Banner at Every Vatican Angelus
The banner’s declaration recalls the Marian spirituality of St. Maximilian Kolbe, who had a special devotion to the Immaculate Conception.
Here are Pope Francis’ Liturgies for Christmas 2023 at the Vatican
As the season of Advent draws near, the Vatican has published the schedule of Pope Francis’ liturgies for Christmas through...
Pope Francis: More Sustainable Cities Can Help with Population Decline
Pope Francis said Friday one of the ways to address population decline is to make cities more sustainable, increasing the...
The Vatican’s Statements on the German Synodal Way: A Timeline
Tuesday was not the first time Pope Francis and the Vatican have expressed reservations about the German Synodal Way.
What’s Next in the Vatican’s Trial of Cardinal Becciu
After almost two and a half years, the Vatican’s “trial of the century,” in which the disgraced Cardinal Angelo Becciu...
Pope Francis Invites Young People to be "God’s answer" to a Hopeless World
The pope’s message on the theme “Rejoicing in Hope,” was released ahead of the next diocesan World Youth Day, to...
After Benedict XVI’s Death, Vatican Monastery to be Home to Benedictine Nuns
Pope Benedict XVI spent his retirement at Mater Ecclesiae Monastery until his death on Dec. 31, 2022.
Vatican Museums Announce New Hours, Ticket Price, and Entrance
The museums have announced a series of novelties beginning both this month and after the new year, in anticipation of...
Pope Francis Laments "innocent dead" in Holy Land Conflict
The Holy Father made the remarks during a meeting Thursday with a Catholic order of knighthood that supports the Holy...
Vatican Doctrine Office: Transgender-identifying People Can be Baptized, Witness Marriages
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith issued the document in response to questions from a Brazilian bishop.
Vatican Joins Interfaith Declaration on Fighting Climate Change
The Holy See has signed an interfaith declaration on taking action to protect the environment during a religious summit held...
In Special Meeting, Pope Francis Talks Peace, War, Climate with Kids from around the World
Pope Francis answered questions about war, the environment, and his daily life during an encounter with roughly 7,000 children from...
Pope Francis Keeps Busy Schedule Despite Feeling "not well"
Pope Francis is continuing to keep a full schedule even as the Holy Father said he was not feeling well...
Cardinal Denies Involvement in Papal Election Reform, Calling Reports "a pure lie"
Reports said Cardinal Gianfranco Ghirlanda had been tasked by Pope Francis with drafting revisions to conclaves.
Pope Francis: Like Benedict XVI, Be "humble laborers" for the Church
At a Mass for Pope Benedict XVI and deceased cardinals and bishops on Friday, Pope Francis urged Christians, especially pastors,...
Pope Francis Prays for Peace and Hope on All Souls’ Day
Pope Francis prayed for peace, hope, and mercy at a Mass to mark All Souls’ Day on a rainy morning...
Pope Francis to Attend COP28 Climate Change Conference in Dubai in December
Pope Francis said in a TV interview he will travel to the United Arab Emirates for the second time from...
Pope Francis Talks Synod on Synodality and Homosexuality in New Interview
Asked about the synod assembly’s discussion of homosexuality, Pope Francis said: “When I say ‘everyone, everyone, everyone,’ [I’m speaking about]...