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Ahead of Synod Session, Dominican and Jesuit Publish on Catholics Identifying as LGBTQ
Father Timothy Radcliffe and Father James Martin weigh in on same-sex attraction before the synod.
Pope Francis: "True power is taking care of the weakest"
In his Angelus message at the Vatican on Sunday, Pope Francis said: “True power is taking care of the weakest; that makes you great.”
Pope Francis Celebrates Anniversary of His Vocation to the Priesthood
On Sept. 21, 1953, 71 years ago, a young Jorge Mario Bergoglio’s priestly vocation was born.
What You Need to Know Bout Part 2 of the Synod on Syno wedality
The second Vatican assembly for the global Synod on Synodality will kick off in October, bringing together clerics and laity alike for a month of discussions.
Pope Francis Asks Cardinals to Achieve "zero deficit" in the Catholic Church
Pope Francis has called on cardinals to work to achieve the goal of “zero deficit” in the economy of the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis: More Needs to be Done to Restore Dignity to Organized Crime Victims
The Holy Father insisted it is neither “possible nor tolerable” to forget the damage done to the dignity of millions of men and women who suffer.
Vatican to Work With Italian Authorities to Prosecute Source of Leaks
The Vatican is cooperating with Italian prosecutors on an investigation into the leaking of financial information related to the major finance trial that ended last year.
Vatican Approves Devotion at Medjugorje While Not Pronouncing on Authenticity of "alleged messages"
The Vatican has approved Marian devotion at Medjugorje without pronouncing on the authenticity of alleged apparitions, emphasizing positive spiritual fruits.
Pope Francis Says the Catholic Church is "more alive" Outside of Europe
In his first general audience since returning from the longest international trip of his pontificate, the pope expressed gratitude to God for his experiences.
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 two Ukrainian priests.
Pope Francis Tells Young People to Prioritize the Eucharist Like Carlo Acutis
“As Blessed Carlo Acutis said, the Eucharist is the highway to heaven,” the pope wrote in his message for diocesan World Youth Days published on Sept. 17.
Diverse Religious Identities are "a gift from God": Pope Francis
“Contemplate the diversity of your traditions as a wealth, a wealth willed by God,” the pope told young adults gathered for Mediterranean Encounters 2024.
Here’s What Will Be New at the October 2024 Synod on Synodality Session
The 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops will begin Oct. 2–27 in Rome, the second part of the Synod on Synodality.
Vatican Announces Press Conference on "spiritual experience" of Medjugorje
Cardinal Víctor Fernández, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, will lead a press conference on the “spiritual experience” of Medjugorje.
Pope Francis Urges Release of Hamas Hostages, End of Conflict in Israel and Palestine
Pope Francis on Sunday urged the release of the remaining Hamas hostages as he remembered 23-year-old American Hersh Goldberg-Polin and five others.
Multilingual Education Promotes Dialogue: Pope Francis’ Message to Global Literacy Event
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, conveyed a message from the Holy Father to all those involved in International Literacy Day 2024.
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. 2–13.
Pope Francis Urges Release of Hostages, Aid for Polio Outbreak in Gaza
The pope appealed for peace in Gaza and for humanitarian aid to continue and also expressed his closeness to the people of Burkina Faso after a terrorist attack there on Aug 24.
Pope Francis Opposes Idea to "dissolve" 400-year-old Missionary University in Rome
“There is some plan to ‘dissolve’ [the university] with the other universities: No, this will not do,” Francis said to members of the Dicastery for Evangelization.
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 French woman Estelle Faguette.
