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Pope Francis speaks during his general audience on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Tells Ukrainian Youth to be Patriots, Pursue Peace Through Dialogue

Feb 1, 2025

In a virtual meeting, Pope Francis urged young Ukrainians to maintain hope and continue dialogue despite the ravages of war.

Pope Francis meets with the Roman Rota in the Vatican’s Clementine Hall on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

At Vatican Marriage Tribunal, Pope Francis Extols "gift of indissolubility" of Marriage

Feb 1, 2025

The pontiff addressed the topic of marriage’s indissolubility, or permanence, in a meeting with members of the Roman Rota, one of three courts of the Holy See, on Jan. 31.

The pope addresses pilgrims during his general audience in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall, on Wednesday, 29 January 2025. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Calls for End to Violence in DR Congo, Appeals for Protection of Civilians

Jan 30, 2025

Pope Francis has expressed concern about the deteriorating security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and urgent measures to protect civilians, particularly in the cities of Goma and Kinshasa.

Emergency response units search the wreckage on Jan. 30, 2025, of an American Airlines plane on the Potomac River after it crashed on approach to Reagan National Airport the night before. The American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kansas, collided midair with a military Black Hawk helicopter while on approach to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. According to reports, there were no survivors among the 67 people on both aircraft. / Credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images

Pope Francis Expresses "spiritual closeness" after Deadly Washington, DC Plane Crash

Jan 30, 2025

The pope sent a personal message to President Donald Trump on Jan. 30 as search efforts continued in and around the Potomac River where the aircraft crashed.

Pope Francis meets with clergy and other pilgrims during his general audience in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 / Credit: Vatican Media

Ask for the Grace "to listen more than we speak": Pope Francis at Wednesday Audience

Jan 29, 2025

Reflecting on the Gospel of St. Matthew, the Holy Father said people can learn from the righteous St. Joseph, who was always attentive to the will of God. 

Mons. Romanus Elamu Mihali, appointed Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Iringa in Tanzania on 28 January 2025. Credit: Tumainimedia

Pope Francis Accepts Retirement of Catholic Bishop of Iringa in Tanzania, Appoints Successor

Jan 28, 2025

Pope Francis has accepted the retirement of Bishop Tarcisius Ngalalekumtwa from the pastoral care of the Catholic Diocese of Iringa in Tanzania and appointed Mons. Romanus Elamu Mihali, Clergy of the country's Mafinga Diocese, as his successor.

Pope Francis and the editor of his autobiography, Carlo Musso. / Credit: Courtesy or Carlo Musso

Editor of Pope Francis’ Autobiography: "He gave absolute freedom, without red lines"

Jan 28, 2025

“Hope is the mainstay that undergirds Pope Francis’ entire life,” said Carlo Musso, the Italian editor of Pope Francis’ autobiographical work “Hope.”

Pope Francis meets with Church communications officials at the Vatican on Jan. 27, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Says He’s More Concerned About Human Intelligence than AI

Jan 27, 2025

Speaking to Church communications professionals the pope emphasized the need for a human-centered approach to communication.

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims gathered in the Paul VI Audience Hall for his Wednesday general audience on Jan. 15, 2025, at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Suffering becomes "occasion for transformative encounter" with God: Pope Francis

Jan 27, 2025

Pope Francis also addressed all those “who are ill or who care for the suffering,” telling them: “Your journey together is a sign for everyone.”

Pope Francis delivers his homily during the Jan. 26, 2025, Mass for Word of God Sunday at St. Peter’s Basilica. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

"God’s Word walks with us": Pope Francis Presides Over Sunday of the Word of God amid 2025 Jubilee Events at Vatican

Jan 26, 2025

“The Word of God is alive: Through the centuries it walks with us and, by the power of the Holy Spirit, it is at work in history,” Pope Francis said.

Mons. Guy Mukasa Sanon (right), appointed Local Ordinary of Burkina Faso’s Catholic Diocese of Nouna and Mons. Diego Ramón Sarrió Cucarella (left), new Bishop of Laghouat Diocese in Algeria.

Pope Francis Appoints New Catholic Bishops in Burkina Faso and Algeria

Jan 25, 2025

Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Guy Mukasa Sanon as the Local Ordinary of Burkina Faso’s Catholic Diocese of Nouna and Mons. Diego Ramón Sarrió Cucarella as Bishop of Laghouat Diocese in Algeria.

A participant captures Pope Francis on their phone during the Jubilee of the World of Communications event at the Paul VI Hall, Jan. 25, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

At Vatican Jubilee, Pope Francis Skips Prepared Text for Heart-to-heart with Journalists

Jan 25, 2025

The written remarks also warned against what the pope termed “brain rot” caused by constant social media scrolling, calling for greater media literacy.

Pope Francis presides over vespers at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, accompanied by masters of ceremonies, marking the conclusion of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Jan. 25, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Pope Sees "providential" Moment as Catholics, Orthodox Hope They Could Celebrate Easter Together in 2025

Jan 25, 2025

Pope Francis emphasized that hope is “always possible” in Jesus Christ during an ecumenical vespers service marking both the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Pope Francis speaks to journalists aboard the papal plane during an in-flight press conference on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, on his return from his nearly two-week tour of Southeast Asia. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

Pope Francis Tells Journalists to Build Communion, "give reasons for hope"

Jan 24, 2025

“I dream of a communication that does not peddle illusions or fears but is able to give reasons for hope,” the pope said.

Pope Francis. / Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Poll: Pope Francis is Italy’s Most Trusted Public Figure

Jan 24, 2025

More than 3,000 Italians participated in the survey carried out in January, expressing their opinion on the challenges facing the Church and their assessment of the pope.

Pope Francis addresses pilgrims gathered in the Paul VI Audience Hall for his Wednesday general audience on Jan. 15, 2025, at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

AI Must Serve Human Dignity, Not Violate It: Pope Francis to World Economic Forum

Jan 23, 2025

Pope Francis on Thursday released his message to global leaders attending the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, this week.

Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Eastern Churches, during an interview at the Vatican on Dec. 11, 2024. / Credit: EWTN News

Pope Francis Sends Delegation to Syria to Support Reconstruction

Jan 23, 2025

“It is the intention of the Holy Father that, in the current situation in Syria, they feel the affection and support of the entire Catholic Church,” the dicastery stated.

Members of the Episcopal Conference of Ivory Coast (CECCI). Credit: CECCI

Pope Francis Urges Bishops in Ivory Coast to Renew Missionary Zeal, Lead Faithful with “compassionate hearts”

Jan 22, 2025

Pope Francis has encouraged Catholic Bishops in Ivory Coast to embrace renewal in their pastoral mission and to lead with compassionate hearts, as the nation marks significant milestones in its evangelization journey. 

Pope Francis waves to the crowd in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican during his Wednesday general audience on Jan. 22, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Jesus gives us the "grace of not fearing": Pope Francis at General Audience

Jan 22, 2025

“The presence of the Lord always gives us this grace of not fearing,” the Holy Father said at his Jan. 22 general audience at the Vatican.

Pope Francis meets with an ecumenical delegation from Finland on Jan. 20, 2025, at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Emphasizes "ecumenical vocation" of all Christians

Jan 21, 2025

Pope Francis met with Finnish representatives of various Christian denominations who have made a pilgrimage to Rome on the occasion of the feast of St. Henry.