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“If your heart has a festering wound … open your heart to the Holy Spirit”: Pope Francis
Pope Francis on Sunday urged those who feel trapped by loneliness, despair, and pain to open themselves to the Holy Spirit.
Pope Francis Marks 500 Years Since Conversion of St. Ignatius of Loyola
Pope Francis said Sunday that the cannonball that wounded Ignatius of Loyola 500 years ago not only changed the saint’s life but also the course of the world.
Vatican Asks all Catholic Dioceses to Take Part in Synod on Synodality
The Vatican announced Friday that the Synod of Bishops on synodality has been postponed to 2023, with a two-year consultative preparatory phase involving Catholic dioceses worldwide.
Pope Francis Calls for Global Prayer for Peace in the Holy Land
Pope Francis on Friday asked Catholics around the world to pray for peace in the Middle East as he addressed ambassadors newly accredited to the Holy See.
Laudato si' Week Recalls Encyclical's Sixth Anniversary
The Vatican is observing Laudato si’ Week to mark the sixth anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical on care for our common home. The week includes an online climate summit.
Charity is Fundamental to Politics, Pope Francis Tells Youth
Charity is a necessary part of politics, Pope Francis told youth from around the world on Thursday.
Vatican Wants to "do everything possible" to End Israel-Gaza Conflict: Cardinal Parolin
The Vatican Secretary of State said Tuesday that the Holy See is committed to doing everything it can to help end the Israel-Gaza conflict.
"Praying is not easy": Pope Francis at Wednesday General Audience
Pope Francis acknowledged Wednesday that praying is hard, but suggested ways to overcome common obstacles.
Pope Francis Thanks Charismatic Catholics, Evangelicals for Offering ‘sign of fraternity'
Pope Francis on Saturday thanked charismatic Catholics and evangelicals in Italy for offering a “sign of fraternity.”
Pope Francis: Children’s Deaths in Israel-Gaza Conflict ‘terrible and unacceptable’
Pope Francis made an impassioned appeal Sunday for an end to surging violence in the Holy Land.
Pope Francis Asks Society which it Values More: Children or Money
Pope Francis urged Europeans on Friday to reflect on what they treasure, and whether they consider children to be the valuable gift they are.
The Vatican Has a Commission for Healthcare Facilities, but there is Little Trace of it
In 2015, facing scandals in the healthcare sector, Pope Francis established a Pontifical Commission for the Activities of the Public Juridical Persons of the Church in the Healthcare Sector. The board of the Commission was renewed in June 2020. However, there is no trace of the Commission in the Annuario Pontificio.
Pope Francis Urges Scouts to ‘spread light and hope’
Pope Francis urged scouts Friday to “spread light and hope” wherever they go.
Persistent Prayer Can Lead to Miracles: Pope Francis at General Audience
Pope Francis said Wednesday that persistent prayer can lead to miracles “because prayer goes directly to the heart of the tenderness of God.”
Pope Francis Institutes New Ministry of Catechist
Pope Francis issued an apostolic letter Tuesday formally instituting the new lay ministry of catechist.
Vatican Creates Group to Study Separating Mafia from the Catholic Church
The Vatican’s human development office has created a working group on the topic of the expulsion of criminal organizations from the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis: The Spiritual Exercises Deepen the Concept of Personal Reform
Pope Francis on Monday sent a video message for the launch of a book on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, written by one of the pope’s early spiritual mentors.
Pope Francis Calls for Suspension of COVID-19 Vaccine Patents in ‘Vax Live’ Concert Video
Pope Francis called for the "temporary suspension of intellectual property rights" for COVID-19 vaccines in his video message to the "Vax Live" concert co-chaired by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Pope Francis: To love like Christ means saying ‘no’ to love of money, vanity, power
Pope Francis said Sunday that loving like Christ requires a rejection of the worldly loves of money, success, vanity, and power.
Mother’s Day: 12 Catholic Quotes on the Beauty of Motherhood
On Mother’s Day, Catholics recognize two important figures: our mother, and Mary, Mother of God. In celebration of all that mothers do, here are 12 quotes from saints and other Catholic figures on the beauty and significance of motherhood:
