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Pope Francis addresses the crowd gathered in St. Peter's Square for his Angelus address on Aug. 25, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

Human Dignity Must Be "common commitment" of all Christian Churches: Pope Francis

Aug 28, 2024

This year’s symposium is titled “What Is Man? In the Time of Anthropological Mutation” and is taking place in Trani, Italy.

Pope Francis visits the Basilica of St. Augustine in Rome on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Makes Surprise Visit to St. Monica’s Tomb in Rome

Aug 27, 2024

During his Tuesday visit to the basilica near Piazza Navona in Rome’s historic center, the pope prayed in the side chapel containing the tomb of St. Monica.

Pope Francis speaks with journalist Fabio Marchese Ragona. / Credit: Vatican Media

Author Explains How St. John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis Have Opposed the Devil

Aug 26, 2024

Author of “Exorcists against Satan” discusses how St. John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI, and Pope Francis have confronted the devil.

“To the beloved people of Nicaragua: I encourage you to renew your hope in Jesus. Remember that the Holy Spirit always guides history toward higher designs,” Pope Francis said at the end of this Angelus address on Aug. 25. / Credit: Vatican Media.

"Renew your Hope in Jesus": Pope Francis Prays for People of Nicaragua at Sunday Angelus

Aug 25, 2024

The pope entrusted Nicaragua to the protection and intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Pope Francis addressed the International Catholic Legislators Network as it holds its 15th annual meeting in Italy from Aug. 22-25. The theme of the gathering is “The World at War: Permanent Crises and Conflicts — What Does It Mean for Us?” / Credit: Vatican Media

War has an "abyss of evil" at Its Center: Pope Francis

Aug 24, 2024

Pope Francis asked Catholic politicians and legislators to be witnesses of hope to a “war-weary world,” especially the next generation.

Pope Francis made his remarks on synodality during an annual meeting for moderators of international associations of the faithful, ecclesial movements, and new communities, organized by the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life on June 13, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

Synod on Synodality: Catholic Bishops Launch Regional, Continental Workshops ahead of October Meeting in Rome

Aug 22, 2024

Around the world, bishops together with the Catholic faithful of their dioceses are gearing up for the second session of the 2021-2024 Synod on Synodality to take place Oct.2-27 in Vatican City. 

Pope Francis continued a series of lessons on the Holy Spirit during his weekly meeting with the public in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall on Aug. 21, 2024. / Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Living the Fruits of the Holy Spirit Helps us Spread Holiness: Pope Francis at General Audience

Aug 21, 2024

During his general audience in the Vatican, Pope Francis spoke about the Holy Spirit, focusing on the fruits of being anointed with blessed oil in the sacraments of baptism and confirmation.

Pope Francis addresses the faithful during second vespers on the feast of Our Lady of the Snows at the Basilica of St. Mary Major on Aug. 5, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Pens Preface to U.S. Death Row Chaplain’s Book on Death Penalty

Aug 19, 2024

The pope personally penned the introduction to “A Christian on Death Row: My Commitment to Those Condemned” by Dale Recinella.

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims at the Vatican during the Sunday Angelus, August 18, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Reflects with Wonder on "the miracle of the Eucharist"

Aug 18, 2024

Pope Francis said Sunday that the Eucharist is a “miracle” in which Jesus nourishes us with his life and satisfies the hunger in our hearts. 

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​​Bioethicists Scrutinize Pontifical Academy for Life’s New Guidance on Withdrawing Food, Water

Aug 17, 2024

The Pontifical Academy for Life’s new document last month on “artificial nutrition and hydration” has some observers concerned.

Vatican Talks to China in Continued Russia-Ukraine Peace Efforts

Aug 16, 2024

The phone conversation was the most recent step in the Vatican’s continued diplomatic efforts to promote lasting peace in the region.

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for his Angelus address on the solemnity of the Assumption on Aug. 15, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis: Mary Goes Before us on the Journey of life

Aug 15, 2024

During his Angelus address on the solemnity of the Assumption, Pope Francis reminded Catholics that the Blessed Virgin Mary always “goes before us on the journey.”

Vatican Secretary of State Says Ukraine’s Military Advances into Russia are "worrying"

Aug 14, 2024

Cardinal Pietro Parolin is expressing concerns about Ukraine’s recent military advances inside Russian territory, warning the actions could further escalate the war.

Vatican Urges Iran to Avoid "in any way" Escalating Conflict in Middle East

Aug 12, 2024

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state, spoke on the phone on Monday morning with Iran’s new president, Masoud Pezeshkian.

Pope Francis greets pilgrims at the Sunday Angelus at the Vatican, August 11, 2024 / Vatican Media

Pope Francis: True faith Opens the Mind and the Heart

Aug 11, 2024

“Brothers and sisters, when faith and prayer are true, they open the mind and the heart; they do not close them,” Pope Francis said on Aug. 11.

Chinese pilgrims attend the general audience in St. Peter's Square, Oct. 12, 2016. / Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Pope Francis Conveys "message of hope" to Chinese Catholics, Desire to Visit China

Aug 9, 2024

“It seems tautological to send a message of hope to people who are masters of waiting,” Francis said. “The Chinese are masters of patience, masters of waiting.”

Pope Francis greets pilgrims at his Wednesday general audience on Aug. 7, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

Vatican Announces Theme for World Day of Peace 2025

Aug 8, 2024

“Forgive Us Our Trespasses, Grant Us Your Peace” is the theme chosen by Pope Francis for the next World Day of Peace.

Pope Francis addresses pilgrims gathered in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican during his Wednesday general audience on Aug. 7, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis: ‘All things are possible’ when we invite God into our lives

Aug 7, 2024

Francis’ reflections marked his fifth catechesis on the theme “The Spirit and the Bride: The Holy Spirit Guides the People of God toward Jesus Our Hope.”

Giuseppe Pignatone. / Credit: Vatican Media

Vatican Court President Under Investigation for Alleged Complicity with Sicilian Mafia

Aug 6, 2024

On July 31, Giuseppe Pignatone was summoned to testify in court in Sicily for alleged complicity and cover-up of the Mafia organization La Cosa Nostra.

A reenactment of the miracle of snow is celebrated with white flower petals falling from the ceiling at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome on Aug. 5, 2024. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

Pope Francis Celebrates "Miracle of the Snow" at Basilica of St. Mary Major 

Aug 5, 2024

A shower of white rose petals fell from the basilica’s ceiling symbolizing the miracle promised by Our Lady.