Pope Francis calls for day of prayer for Ukraine
Pope Francis on Sunday called for January 26 to be a day of prayer for peace in Ukraine, as the threat rises of Russian invasion into the Eastern European country.
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Pope Francis: The Word of God rekindles hope
On Word of God Sunday, Pope Francis reminded Christians that God speaks to them through scripture, filling them with hope and guiding their journey of faith.
Pope Francis declares St. Irenaeus ‘Doctor of Unity’
Pope Francis on Friday officially declared St. Irenaeus of Lyon as the 37th Doctor of the Church, with the title “Doctor Unitatis” (“Doctor of Unity”).
Archbishop Gänswein: Benedict XVI is praying for victims in wake of Munich abuse report
Archbishop Georg Gänswein said on Thursday that Pope emeritus Benedict XVI is praying for abuse victims in the wake of a report on the handling of abuse cases in Germany’s Archdiocese of Munich and Freising.
Pope Francis to confer new lay ministries for first time in St. Peter’s Basilica
The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis will confer the ministries of catechist, lector, and acolyte upon lay men and women for the first time in St. Peter’s Basilica on Sunday.
Cardinal Parolin and Archbishop Peña Parra test positive for COVID-19
Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra have tested positive for COVID-19, the Holy See press office confirmed on Tuesday.
‘We must not lose our sense of humor’: Pope writes to journalist who caught him leaving record store
After a journalist reported on Pope Francis’ surprise visit to a record store, the pope surprised him back — by writing him a letter.
Pope Francis: Synodality is not a ‘search for majority consensus’
Pope Francis said on Thursday that synodality is not a “search for majority consensus,” but rather a “style” guided by the Holy Spirit.
Vatican unveils motto for 2025 Jubilee Year
Preparations are already underway in Rome for the 2025 Jubilee, a special year of grace and pilgrimage in the Catholic Church.
Why did Pope Francis visit a record store in Rome?
A photo showing Pope Francis exiting a record store gained traction on social media Tuesday as people asked the question: What did the pontiff purchase?
Pope Francis baptizes babies in Sistine Chapel for first time since COVID-19 declared a pandemic
Pope Francis baptized babies in the
Pope Francis at Epiphany Mass: Let us adore Christ like the Magi
On the Solemnity of the Epiphany, Pope Francis encouraged people to spend time in the presence of Christ in adoration, like the Magi.