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Pope Francis Shows Slight Improvements During Convalescence, Vatican Says
The Holy See Press Office told journalists during a morning press briefing on the pope’s health that the 88-year-old pontiff’s lung infection is “still ongoing though decreasing.”
Pope Francis Sending Cardinal Krajewski Back to Ukraine to Deliver Four More Ambulances
According to the Dicastery for Charity on Monday, Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, pontifical almoner, will be responsible for delivering four ambulances to Ukraine.
The Sickbed As a Holy Place: Pope Francis Reflects on His Own Illness at Jubilee of Sick
In a moving homily read by Archbishop Rino Fisichella, the pontiff described how suffering can become “a place of encounter” with God.
St. Peter’s Basilica to Exhibit “Veronica’s Veil” on Fifth Sunday of Lent, April 6
On Sunday, April 6, the fifth Sunday of Lent, St. Peter’s Basilica will display the revered “Veronica’s Veil.”
Pope Francis' Condition Shows "slight improvement" as Medical Care Continues
Pope Francis continues to show “slight improvement” in his respiratory condition as he receives ongoing medical care, according to the latest update.
"Bear witness joyfully to hope that does not disappoint": Pope Francis to Slovak Pilgrims
“I would very much have liked to be present with you to share this moment of faith and communion, but I am still in convalescence,” the pope’s message read.
More than 20,000 Pilgrims from 90 Countries to Participate in Jubilee of the Sick, Health Care Workers at Vatican
The April 5-6 jubilee is one of the major celebrations of the 2025 Jubilee Year.
Vatican Releases Document to mark 1,700th Anniversary of First Council of Nicaea
The International Theological Commission has published “Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior: The 1,700th Anniversary of the Ecumenical Council of Nicaea.”
"God does not pass by without looking for those who are lost": Pope Francis
In his written catechesis, the Holy Father described Jesus’ encounter with Zacchaeus as having a “special place” in his own spiritual journey.
At Vatican Conference, Catholic and Jewish Scholars Discuss Faith as Foundation for Ethics
The April 1–2 conference in Rome brought together Catholic and Jewish scholars from around the world to the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas.
Pope Francis Says He Has Experienced "Christian joy" Amid Ongoing Illness, Recovery
In an April 1 update about the 88-year-old pontiff’s continued recovery, the Holy See Press Office said Pope Francis’ condition continues to improve.
This is Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for the Month of April
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of April is for the use of new technologies.
Pope Francis Approves Decree to Advance Sainthood Causes of Five People, Including Papua New Guinean
Among those to be canonized are Blessed Peter To Rot of Papua New Guinea, Blessed Ignatius Shoukrallah Maloyan of Turkey, and Blessed María Carmen of Venezuela.
Pope Francis in Sunday Angelus: Jesus Heals Our Wounds So We Can Love Others
The Holy Father expressed his heartfelt thanks to all who reflect the “image of the Savior” and work as “instruments of healing.”
Hundreds of Missionaries of Mercy Priests Gather in Rome, Pope Francis Lauds their Witnessing “to paternal face of God”
Pope Francis reflected on the profound connection between mercy and hope in his message.
Missionaries of Mercy Priests Pope Francis Commissioned in 2016 Gather in Rome for Jubilee of Hope
“Being a Missionary of Mercy has given my life so much focus,” said Father Augustine Deji Dada of the Archdiocese of New York.
Pope Francis’ Recovery Progresses as Vatican Appoints New Librarian, Polish President Visits
Pope Francis continues to show gradual improvement as he recovers from bilateral pneumonia at his residence in Casa Santa Marta.
Vatican Publishes Holy Week Schedule, No Indication Whether Pope Francis Will Preside over Rites
The Vatican has published the official calendar of liturgical celebrations planned for Holy Week, but it has not clarified whether Pope Francis will preside.
Mother Angelica’s Life, Legacy Celebrated in Rome’s Church of Santo Spirito in Sassia: Photos
A special memorial Mass was held for Mother Angelica, the foundress of EWTN, in Rome on Thursday to commemorate her legacy and the ninth anniversary of her death.
Worldwide Catholic Population Hits 1.4 billion
Two reports prepared by the Vatican’s Central Office for Church Statistics reveal a notable growth of the Catholic population worldwide during the two-year period 2022-2023.
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