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Pope Francis to Confer New Lay Ministries for First Time in St. Peter’s Basilica
The candidates come from three continents.
Pope Francis Looks Ahead to the 1700th Anniversary of the Council of Nicaea in 2025
Pope Francis highlighted the upcoming anniversaries of two major events in Church history as moments that can help Christians seek unity.
Pope Francis Asks Catholics to Offer Their Sufferings for Christian Unity
During his Sunday Angelus address, the pope called on people to take part in the upcoming Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
"We must not lose our sense of humor": Pope to Journalist Who Caught Him Leaving Store
After a journalist reported on Pope Francis’ surprise visit to a record store, the pope surprised him back — by writing him a letter.
Vatican Unveils Motto for 2025 Jubilee Year, Summed Up in "Pilgrims of Hope"
Preparations are already underway in Rome for the 2025 Jubilee, a special year of grace and pilgrimage in the Catholic Church.
Full Vaccination or Recovery among New COVID-19 Rules for Visitors to Vatican Museums
The museums are a major source of revenue for the Holy See.
There is Urgent Need for "spiritual fatherhood" Today: Pope Francis
The pope discussed his devotion to St. Joseph in an interview with L’Osservatore Romano.
Synodality Not a "search for majority consensus": Pope Francis
The pope was speaking to French Catholic Action groups.
Pope Francis Prays for Workers "crushed by an unbearable burden" in COVID-19 Recession
He led a moment’s silence at his general audience.
Pope Francis Laments "cancel culture" in Annual Address to Diplomats
The pope was giving his annual “state of the world” address.
Pope Francis Baptizes Babies in Sistine Chapel for 1st Time Since COVID-19 Pandemic
The pope baptized 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel.
Let’s "begin again with more humanity" Amid Pandemic: Pope Francis
The pope was addressing a Vatican-based lay association.
“The Church needs your witness”: Pope Francis’ Advice to Christian Business Executives
‘Do not hesitate to invoke the Holy Spirit to guide your choices,’ he said.
"I continue to dream of a completely missionary Church": Pope Francis
He made the remark in his message for World Mission Day 2022.
On the Feast of the Epiphany 400 Years Ago, the Vatican Founded Propaganda Fide
The founding is commemorated by a Chapel of the Magi.
Let Us Adore Christ Like the Magi: Pope Francis at Epiphany Mass
He was offering Mass on the Solemnity of the Epiphany.
Society Loses When "dogs and cats take the place of children": Pope Francis
The general audience featured a circus performance.
Visiting the Sick a Christian Imperative: Pope Francis Ahead of the World Day of the Sick
‘How many sick and elderly people are living at home and waiting for a visit!’
Pope Francis’ January 2022 Prayer Intention is for Victims of Religious Persecution
The pope called persecution ‘inhuman’ and ‘insane.’
Why the Pope Prays the Angelus Publicly on Sundays
It all started more than 67 years ago.
