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Military personnel in dress uniforms attend the Armed Forces Jubilee Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Feb. 9, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Military, Police Gather with Pope Francis for Armed Forces Jubilee Mass: PHOTOS

Feb 9, 2025

Pope Francis also praised the “important priestly presence” of military chaplains, pointing to the moral and spiritual support they provide.

Pope Francis presides over First Vespers for the World Day for Consecrated Life in St. Peter's Basilica, surrounded by bishops, priests, and religious men and women on Feb. 1, 2025, at the Vatican. / Credit: Anhelina Martsisheuskaya/CNA

Pope Francis Calls Consecrated Religious to be "bearers of light" amid Modern Challenges

Feb 1, 2025

The World Day for Consecrated Life, celebrated annually on Feb. 2, takes on special significance this year as the Church looks to a Jubilee of Consecrated Life.

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New Vatican Document Says AI Should Lead to "a renewed appreciation of all that is human"

Jan 28, 2025

The document establishes a Christian framework for understanding human intelligence as a gift from God, emphasizing humanity’s relational nature.

Pope Francis delivers his homily during the Jan. 26, 2025, Mass for Word of God Sunday at St. Peter’s Basilica. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

"God’s Word walks with us": Pope Francis Presides Over Sunday of the Word of God amid 2025 Jubilee Events at Vatican

Jan 26, 2025

“The Word of God is alive: Through the centuries it walks with us and, by the power of the Holy Spirit, it is at work in history,” Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis presides over vespers at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, accompanied by masters of ceremonies, marking the conclusion of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Jan. 25, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Pope Sees "providential" Moment as Catholics, Orthodox Hope They Could Celebrate Easter Together in 2025

Jan 25, 2025

Pope Francis emphasized that hope is “always possible” in Jesus Christ during an ecumenical vespers service marking both the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Pope Francis greets new Swiss Guards as they prepare to be sworn in on May 6, 2024, at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

At Silver Jubilee Pontifical Swiss Guard Foundation, Pope Francis Recognizes Guard’s Patient Service to Vatican Pilgrims

Jan 18, 2025

As millions of pilgrims are expected for the jubilee year in Rome, Pope Francis praised the patient service of the Swiss Guard and support for their families.

Pope Francis’ arm, tied up in a white sling, was visible in photos taken on the morning of Jan. 16, in the apostolic palace, during his scheduled audiences. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis’ Health: Here’s a Timeline of His Medical Issues in Recent Years

Jan 17, 2025

The pope, who turned 88 last month, has faced a few health challenges in recent months, including a fall requiring his arm to be placed in a sling.

Pope Francis blesses a baby during the Saturday jubilee audience in the Vatican’s audience hall on Jan. 11, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis to Give Monthly Bonus to Vatican City Employees with 3 or More Children

Jan 16, 2025

At Pope Francis’ personal initiative, Vatican City employees with three or more children will receive a monthly 300-euro bonus and new fathers will get extended paid leave.

Pope Francis addresses members of the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See on Jan. 9, 2025, at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pursue “diplomacy of hope” in 2025 Jubilee Year: Pope Francis to Diplomats Accredited to the Holy See in Annual Address

Jan 9, 2025

Pope Francis delivered his annual “state of the world” address on Thursday, asking ambassadors to pursue a “diplomacy of hope” in the 2025 Jubilee Year.

Pope Francis greets young people gathered for his general audience on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Paul VI Hall at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis: Christians Have a Duty to Prevent, Condemn Child Exploitation

Jan 8, 2025

Putting a spotlight on the “scourge of child labor,” the Holy Father lamented that there are “too many children forced to work” who are unable to smile or dream.   

Pope Francis greets pilgrims gathered for Mass on the solemnity of the Epiphany on Jan. 6, 2025, in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

The Star of the Magi Symbolizes the Love of God: Pope Francis on Epiphany

Jan 6, 2025

“The star,” Pope Francis said, “speaks to us of that unique light that can show to all people the way to salvation and happiness, namely that of love.”

Umbrellas dotted St. Peter’s Square on the rainy Sunday afternoon as Jubilee pilgrims braved the weather to hear Pope Francis give his Angelus message on Jan. 5, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis: Bring Hope with a "yes to life" in Jubilee Year

Jan 5, 2025

“Let us not be afraid to throw open bright windows of closeness to those who are suffering, of forgiveness, of compassion, and reconciliation,” Pope Francis said from the window of the Apostolic Palace on Jan. 5.

Pope Francis meets with members of the Italian Union of Blind and Partially Sighted People on Jan. 3, 2025, in Clementine Hall at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Encourages Blind Young People to be Pilgrims of hope

Jan 3, 2025

Pope Francis encouraged those present to be “people on the journey” who always have the desire to continue, “always with the desire to move forward.”

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13 Catholic Missionaries and Pastoral Workers Reportedly Killed Worldwide in 2024

Dec 30, 2024

The Vatican’s missionary agency documented that five pastoral workers were killed in Africa, five in America, and two priests died in violent attacks in Europe.

Pope Francis carries the statue of the Child Jesus to place in the Nativity scene inside St. Peter's Basilica at the end of Mass on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2024, surrounded by children dressed in traditional clothing from their countries. / Credit: Vatican Media

God is our hope: Pope Francis on Christmas 2024

Dec 25, 2024

The 88-year-old Pope Francis presided over Mass during the Night on Christmas Eve after opening the Holy Door to officially start the 2025 Jubilee Year.

Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica before Mass on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2024, officially launching the Jubilee Year 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Launches Jubilee 2025 with Opening of Holy Door

Dec 24, 2024

The 88-year-old Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica before Mass on Christmas Eve, officially launching the Jubilee Year 2025.

Pope Francis delivers his Angelus address via a video livestream from his Casa Santa Marta residence within the Vatican due to a cold on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Calls for "ceasefire on all war fronts" at Christmas

Dec 22, 2024

“May the weapons be silenced and Christmas carols resound!” Pope Francis insisted on Sunday.

The Church of the Gesù, where a Mass and prayer vigil for LGBT Christians are scheduled in September 2025 in Rome during the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope. / Credit: essevu/Shutterstock

Organizers and Supporters Reluctant to Discuss Planned LGBT Jubilee day in Rome

Dec 11, 2024

The Vatican’s jubilee organizers say they are neither supporting nor opposing the event while the figures behind it are declining to comment.

Pope Francis greets participants in the International Congress on the future of Theology promoted by the Dicastery for Culture and Education, Dec. 9, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

Theology Can Be a "guide on the journey" Through a Midlife Crisis: Pope Francis

Dec 9, 2024

Pope Francis met with academic staff participating in the International Congress on the Future of Theology “Heritage and Imagination” conference Dec. 9–10.

Cardinals follow the ceremony during the ordinary public consistory for the creation of new cardinals at St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City, Dec. 7, 2024. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

What Pope Francis’ New Cardinals Reveal about Future Conclave: Analysis

Dec 9, 2024

While he has appointed 78% of electors, factors including limited gatherings and logistical challenges suggest the next conclave’s outcome remains unpredictable.