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International Human Rights Conventions Must be Safeguarded in Russia-Ukraine War: Vatican Secretary of State
Cardinal Pietro Parolin thanked Russia human rights commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova for her role in securing the June 28 release of...
Pope Francis Concludes Apostolic Journey with Elderly and Youth of Singapore
The interreligious meeting concluded his 12-day, four-country apostolic journey to Southeast Asia and Oceania.
Pope Francis Praises Singapore’s Spirit of Progress, Reminds Leaders Not to Exclude the Weak
The pope expressed his admiration for the dedication of the country’s past and present leaders to build unity amid a...
Pope to Youth in Papua New Guinea: Words, Gestures of Love Overcome "ugly fruit of hatred"
The pope emphasized that “the language of love, the language of closeness, the language of service” is what can unite...
Pope Francis in East Timor Says Children Show us How to "be cared for by God"
“This is what one finds here: love. Without love this cannot be understood. And so we understand the love of...
Pope Francis Arrives in Papua New Guinea amid Report of Arrests in Indonesia
As Pope Francis arrives in Papua New Guinea, Indonesian police report they detained seven individuals in connection with a foiled...
Pope Francis Celebrates Mass with 100,000 Worshippers in Indonesia
Upon entering the stadium in a wheelchair, Pope Francis was immediately greeted by loud cheers and cries of “Viva Papa!”...
Pope Francis Begins Historic Apostolic Journey to Southeast Asia and Oceania
During his 11-day journey the 87-year-old pontiff will visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste (East Timor), and Singapore from Sept....
Vatican Grants "nihil obstat" to Our Lady of Mercy Shrine in France
On Aug. 22, the Holy See issued a “nihil obstat” (no objection) to the miraculous visions and physical healing of...
Human Dignity Must Be "common commitment" of all Christian Churches: Pope Francis
This year’s symposium is titled “What Is Man? In the Time of Anthropological Mutation” and is taking place in Trani,...
Synod on Synodality: Catholic Bishops Launch Regional, Continental Workshops ahead of October Meeting in Rome
Around the world, bishops together with the Catholic faithful of their dioceses are gearing up for the second session of...
Pope Francis: Mary Goes Before us on the Journey of life
During his Angelus address on the solemnity of the Assumption, Pope Francis reminded Catholics that the Blessed Virgin Mary always...
Pope Francis: ‘All things are possible’ when we invite God into our lives
Francis’ reflections marked his fifth catechesis on the theme “The Spirit and the Bride: The Holy Spirit Guides the People...
Pope Francis Celebrates "Miracle of the Snow" at Basilica of St. Mary Major
A shower of white rose petals fell from the basilica’s ceiling symbolizing the miracle promised by Our Lady.
Pope Francis: Reading Literature Can Enrich the Christian Life, Aid in Priestly Formation
Reading, the pope insists, should not be approached with an arduous or rigid “sense of duty,” but rather with a...
Pope at Angelus: "Material things do not give fullness to life"
“Material things do not give fullness to life,” Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday. “They are important but...
Vatican Says Five Holy Doors will be Opened during 2025 Jubilee, Including at a Prison
The Jubilee of Hope will take place from Dec. 24, 2024 — Christmas Eve — to Jan. 6, 2026, the...
Vatican Asset Management Body Reports 45.9 Million Euro Profit in 2023
About 37.9 million euros ($41 million), which accounts for 82.6% of the total profit generated, will go toward supporting the...
Pope Tells Altar Servers Jesus is with them in "that act of love which is the Eucharist"
Following the Gospel reading from Matthew, the Holy Father reflected on how, with Jesus, they too can overcome fears and...
Over 50,000 Altar Servers Gather in Rome for Yearly Pilgrimage
Representing 20 European nations, altar servers have come to Rome this week to participate in the 13th International Pilgrimage of...