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True Devotion to Mary always "points to Jesus": Pope Francis
“Mary is always the mother that brings us to Jesus,” the Holy Father said. “Mary does not only point to...
Pope Francis to Have Sunday Lunch with 1,300 Guests on World Day of the Poor
This year’s lunch, organized by the Dicastery for the Service of Charity in collaboration with the Italian Red Cross, will...
Self-sacrifice, Humble Service are Key to Good Leadership: Pope Francis
During his Angelus address Sunday, Pope Francis asked his listeners to consider the qualities necessary for good leadership.
Wishing "great wisdom" for President-elect Trump: From the Vatican
“We wish him great wisdom, because this is the main virtue of rulers according to the Bible,” Vatican Secretary of...
At Wednesday General Audience, Pope Francis Urges People to Pray for Spain Flood Victims
“I wished to greet the Virgen de los Desamparados,” the pope told the crowds of pilgrims at the Vatican after...
Pope Francis Offers Mass for Over 120 Deceased Cardinals and Bishops
Seven Catholic cardinals and 123 Catholic bishops died within the last 12 months. Six U.S. bishops were among the deceased clergy...
Secular World Needs Teachers with "a big heart" and High Ideals: Pope Francis
“Christian education crosses unexplored terrain, marked by anthropological and cultural changes, on which we are still seeking answers ...,” the...
Confirmation is the "sacrament of witness," not the "sacrament of goodbye": Pope Francis
The Holy Father during his Wednesday general audience said confirmation is a “gift of God” and a “milestone” that should...
African Bishops Speak: How Has the Synod on Synodality Impacted the Church in Africa?
How has the Synod on Synodality impacted the Catholic Church in Africa? And, in turn, how has the Church in...
Synod on Synodality Delegates Urge Young Catholics to Learn How to Listen to Others in a Polarized World
Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich drew attention to the upcoming Nov. 5 U.S. elections and stressed the importance of seeing the person...
Vatican Museums Unveils "iconic statue" Apollo Belvedere after Years of Restoration Work
“It gives us an insight into culture and also faith and history,” Father Terence Hogan said in an interview with...
Pope Francis, Zelenskyy Hold fourth Meeting Since Outbreak of Russia-Ukraine War
The Oct. 11 meeting is the fourth meeting the Ukrainian president has had with the Holy Father since the outbreak...
At Synod on Synodality, Non-Catholic Delegates Put Christian Unity in Focus
According to Cardinal Kurt Koch, the imperative for all Christian churches to journey, pray, and cooperate is Jesus’ own priestly prayer recorded...
Pope: "Prohibitions of the Spirit" Ensure Church Unity is not Driven by Personal Viewpoints
Continuing his catechesis on the relationship between the Holy Spirit and the Church, the pope emphasized that unity cannot be...
Pope Francis: "Prayer and fasting are the weapons of love that change history"
In his letter to Catholics in the Middle East, the Holy Father expressed his closeness with those “who dwell in...
Synod on Synodality Participants Put Spotlight on World’s Poor, Vulnerable on St. Francis of Assisi Feast Day
Closing the first week of meetings, Synod on Synodality participants from different continents put a spotlight on the plight of...
Synod Rules Out Women Deacons; Meetings Called to Be "laboratories of synodal life"
The Synod on Synodality commenced its second day on Thursday in which 356 participants convened at the Vatican.
Pope Francis: We Must Acknowledge Our Sins, Ask Forgiveness to Become Missionary Church
During the penitential celebration on the eve of the Synod on Synodality, confessions and testimonies were shared by bishops, religious,...
Synod on Synodality Retreat Aims for "renewed" Pentecost Through Mary and The Rosary
Cardinal Mario Grech opened a two-day retreat on Monday for participants of the second session of the Synod on Synodality.
Pope Francis: More Needs to be Done to Restore Dignity to Organized Crime Victims
The Holy Father insisted it is neither “possible nor tolerable” to forget the damage done to the dignity of millions...