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At General Audience, Pope Francis Pleads for Ukraine's Children
“Think of the Ukrainian children and young people who suffer at this time without heating in a very harsh winter,” the pope said on Nov. 27, addressing youngsters gathered around him in St. Peter’s Square.
Scientists and CEOs Share Big Ideas at Vatican Ethical Innovation Summit
This week's World Changers Ethical & Innovation Summit at the Vatican's Pontifical Lateran University showcased groundbreaking ideas for innovation in various fields.
Pontifical Universities in Rome Host Conference on Legacy of St. John Paul II
Twenty years into his pontificate, John Paul II released Fides et Ratio—”Faith and Reason”—on the Sept. 14 feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in 1998.
Pope Francis Announces Chinese Translations for Weekly Audiences
“Next week, with Advent, the Chinese translation will also begin here publicly,” the pope said on Nov. 27 during his general audience in St. Peter’s Square.
Vatican May Add "spiritual abuse" to Crimes in Church Law
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) is forming a working group with the Dicastery for Legislative Texts with “the task of analyzing this possibility and presenting concrete proposals” on the matter,
Use the Gospel to Spread Salvation: Pope Francis Urges Marriage and Family Institute
The pope said it is necessary that the institute continues to develop a “critical understanding” of the anthropological and cultural challenges affecting marriage and family life today.
Pope Francis Denounces Countries that Talk about Peace, but Make War
Pope Francis denounces the hypocrisy of some countries “where there is much talk of peace” but “the highest yielding investments are in the production of arms.”
Vatican-based Comboni Cardinal, Champion of Interreligious Dialogue, Dies at 72
A respected expert in Islam, the Spanish prelate devoted much of his career to promoting dialogue with the Muslim religion and played a key role in the “Document on Human Fraternity.”
Here is the Miracle that Now Paves the Way for Pier Giorgio Frassati’s Canonization
Pope Francis recognized a miracle attributed to Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati’s intercession on Monday, which will allow for his canonization during the Church’s Jubilee of Youth next summer.
Pope Francis Urges Young Catholics to Build a World Rooted in Christ’s Kingship
At the Vatican, Pope Francis celebrates Christ the King Sunday, urging young Catholics to embrace authentic faith and lasting Christian love.
Pope Francis’ Trip to French Island with Distinct Italian Culture Confirmed: Here’s What He’s to Do in Corsica Dec. 15
The journey includes Mass at Place d’Austerlitz and meetings with local clergy under Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo.
Prestigious Ratzinger Prize Awarded to Notre Dame Theologian, Japanese Sculptor at Vatican
The Joseph Ratzinger-Benedict XVI Vatican Foundation chooses the annual recipients of the award, which is named in honor of the late Pope Benedict XVI.
Pope Francis Calls for Study of Church History Free from Ideologies
Pope Francis has published a letter addressed especially to priests in formation to promote the renewal of the study of Church history.
Pope Francis: Desire and Christian Hope Can Overcome "dangerous plague" of Nihilism
Describing nihilism as “perhaps the most dangerous plague of today’s culture,” the pope told dicastery members their institution should work to inspire humanity.
Pope Francis Assigns U.S. Cardinal to Carry out "urgent" Overhaul of Vatican Pension Fund
In a Nov. 21 letter to cardinals, prefects, and managers in the Roman Curia, the pope underlined the gravity of the unsustainability of the pension fund.
Pope Francis Announces 2025 Canonizations for Carlo Acutis, Pier Giorgio Frassati During Jubilee Celebrations
The surprise announcement came at the conclusion of the pope’s weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square as Francis celebrated World Children’s Day.
Pope Francis Conveys Closeness to Ukraine in Letter Marking 1,000th Day of War
In a letter sent to Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas, apostolic nuncio to Ukraine, Pope Francis expressed his great sorrow for the suffering of the people there.
Pope Francis’ Claim That Israel Action in Gaza Could Be "genocide" Draws Criticism
Pope Francis’ call for an investigation into claims that a genocide may be happening in Gaza has garnered some criticism.
The Poor "continue to wait" for the Church, Governments to Take Action: Pope Francis
During his homily and Angelus address, the Holy Father repeated his plea for Catholics to show their closeness to the poor through gestures of care.
Honoring the "saints next door": Pope Francis Calls for Annual Celebration of Local Holy Men and Women
In a letter released by the Vatican, the pope designated November 9 as a day to honor these figures of holiness, beginning with the 2025 Jubilee Year.
