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Photograph of a girl at the border with Ukraine, part of the “Women’s Cry” photo exposition at the Vatican during the month of May 2023. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/ACI Prensa

"Women’s Cry" Photo Exposition at Vatican Depicts Suffering of Women throughout the World

May 3, 2023

A photo exhibition titled “Women’s Cry” will be on display during the month of May in St. Peter’s Square. It seeks to give a voice to the suffering and injustices endured by women around the world.

Father Dario E. Viganò, president of the MAC Foundation, shares about the foundation in a May 2, 2023, presentation at the Vatican’ Apostolic Library | Credit: Father Dario E. Viganò

Italian Foundation Aims to Preserve and Share Catholic Audiovisual Heritage

May 3, 2023

Unveiled this week, an Italian foundation aims to both preserve and give better access to the audiovisual heritage of the Catholic Church.

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Pope Francis Praises NFP Method as "valuable tool" for Married Couples

May 2, 2023

Pope Francis has praised the Billings method of natural family planning as “a valuable tool” for married couples that also provides needed education about the meaning of the conjugal act.

Pope Francis prays at his Wednesday audience in St. Peter’s Square on April 12, 2023. | Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

This is Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for the Month of May

May 2, 2023

Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of May is for ecclesial movements and groups.

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Cardinal Erdő: Pope’s Visit to Hungary Tells us "Christ is our future"

Apr 27, 2023

In a lengthy interview on the eve of Pope Francis’ trip to Hungary, Cardinal Péter Erdő, archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest, noted that the motto of Pope Francis’ trip to Hungary is “Christ is our future” and that the pontiff’s visit means the presence of Christ is the hope by which Christians live, especially in Central and Eastern Europe.

Ukraine Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal meets Pope Francis in a private, 30-minute encounter at the Vatican on the morning of April 27, 2023. | Credit: Vatican Media

Ukraine’s Prime Minister Asks Pope Francis to Help Bring Back Children Taken to Russia

Apr 27, 2023

Ukraine’s prime minister told journalists Thursday that he has asked Pope Francis for help getting back children forcibly deported to Russia.

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Laypeople to Vote in Synod on Synodality Assembly: Vatican

Apr 26, 2023

The Vatican announced Wednesday that there will be laypeople participating as voting members in the Synod on Synodality’s October assembly, a break with past custom, which allowed laypeople to participate without the right to vote.

Pope Francis smiles with two religious sisters during his general audience on Jan. 11, 2023 | Vatican Media

"There is no vocation without mission": Pope Francis

Apr 26, 2023

In his message for the World Day of Prayer for Vocations 2023, Pope Francis said God’s call to a particular vocation also includes the mission to offer one’s life for others.

Pope Francis tries some maté, Argentina’s national drink, at his general audience on April 5, 2023. | Vatican Media

Pope Francis Says He Wants to Visit His Native Country, Argentina, in 2024

Apr 24, 2023

Pope Francis has said he would like to visit his home country of Argentina in 2024.

Pope Francis prayed the Regina Caeli in St. Peter's Square on April 23, 2023. | Vatican Media

Pope Francis: "Tell Jesus everything"

Apr 23, 2023

Pope Francis recommended making an examination of conscience at the end of each day as a way to invite Jesus into the joys and struggles of daily life.

Pope Francis at the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, Sept. 27, 2018. | Vatican Media.

Vatican Blames "failure in communication" for Anglican Service in Pope’s Church in Rome

Apr 21, 2023

About 50 Anglican clergymen, who are not in communion with the Catholic Church, took part in religious services at the highest-ranking papal basilica in Rome on Tuesday, April 18. The Vatican later released a statement of regret, attributing the incident to a failure in communication.

Pope Francis meets with members of the Pontifical Biblical Institute on April 20, 2023, at the Vatican. | Vatican Media

Pope Francis: Illness and Suffering Can Help us Discover What Really Matters in Life

Apr 20, 2023

While the world today can view sickness and suffering as meaningless, Pope Francis wants everyone to remember that Christ has the power to transform suffering into love.

Pope Francis' general audience of April 19, 2023. | Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Pope Francis: "Every Christian is called to the witness of life"

Apr 19, 2023

Even when not called to the particular grace of martyrdom, every Christian is called to testify to Christ through his or her life, Pope Francis said on Wednesday.

Pope Francis meets members of the Papal Foundation in the Vatican’s Clementine Hall, April 28, 2022. | Vatican Media.

Papal Foundation Visits Rome, Marks 35 Years and $200 Million in Donations to the Poor

Apr 19, 2023

The Papal Foundation, a U.S.-based organization that provides funding for Catholic projects around the world, is in Rome this week for its annual pilgrimage and meeting with Pope Francis.

Pope Francis meets participants in the plenary assembly of the Congregation for the Eastern Churches at the Vatican’s Clementine Hall, Feb. 18, 2022 | Vatican Media

Pope Francis Introduces Voting Age Limit for Bishops of Eastern Catholic Churches

Apr 17, 2023

On Monday Pope Francis introduced a limit of 80 years of age for retired bishops and patriarchs in the Eastern Catholic Churches to take part in decisional voting.

Pope Francis at the Wednesday general audience on Dec. 28, 2022. | Vatican Media.

Pope Francis Asks for Prayers for Sudan as Military Factions Battle for Control

Apr 16, 2023

Pope Francis asked people to pray for Sudan on Sunday, that the country’s rival military factions might lay down their weapons and pursue peace.

Pope Francis delivered an address before praying the Regina Caeli on Divine Mercy Sunday April 16, 2023. | Vatican Media

Pope Francis: Jesus is Found in the Community of the Catholic Church

Apr 16, 2023

Despite its failures and imperfection, within the community of the Church is where one finds Jesus, Pope Francis said on Divine Mercy Sunday.

Pope Francis greets pilgrims at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on March 22, 2023. | Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Pope Francis Says He Will Travel to Mongolia

Apr 15, 2023

Pope Francis said Friday that he plans to visit Mongolia, the world’s most sparsely populated sovereign country.

In response to the long wait times to enter St. Peter's Basilica, those who wish to enter for Mass, confession, or adoration can now do so via a special "prayer entrance" immediately to the right of the barricades to enter through the metal detectors on the right side of the piazza. | Credit: Courtney Mares/CNA

St. Peter’s Basilica Introduces New "prayer entrance" Amid Influx of Tourism

Apr 14, 2023

With 100,000 people cramming into St. Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday, the lines to enter the Vatican basilica have returned to their pre-pandemic wait times.

Pope Francis greets an elderly couple at his general audience on Jan. 11, 2023 | Vatican Media

Vatican Announces Date and Theme for 2023 World Day for Grandparents and Elderly

Apr 13, 2023

The Vatican announced Thursday the date and theme for the third annual World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.