In light of the passing of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, and the subsequent postponement of the canonization,

Pope Francis has shown slight health improvements and continues to work while in convalescence, the Vatican said on Tuesday.

Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, archbishop of Yangon, described the March 28 earthquake in Myanmar—which killed over 3,500—as if “330 atomic bombs” had struck at once.

For Sister Idília María Moreira G. Carneiro, superior general of the Hospitaller Sisters, illness is not just a diagnosis or a curse to be avoided at all costs but a privileged place to encounter God.

St. Philip Neri's legacy continues in Rome through the work of the Venerable Archconfraternity of the Most Holy Trinity of the Pilgrims and Convalescents. For the 2025 Jubilee, the confraternity is washing the feet of pilgrims in a centuries old rite.

Pope Francis has donated to Ukraine four ambulances that will be deployed in hardest-hit areas in a concrete gesture of his closeness and concern for those suffering the devastating effects of the war there. The vehicles bear the Vatican’s coat of arms.

Saintly Example: The good thief dies at the side of Jesus. In Catholic tradition he is known as Saint Dismas. The church considers him a saint. Jesus himself promised him paradise immediately.

While the world powers are still trying to decide how to end the current war on European soil, the Church is helping on the ground. The Order of Malta has been dedicated to humanitarian aid for centuries.

By approving the canonization of Carlo Acutis, Pope Francis has endorsed a new role model for today's teenagers. Who are other teenage saints?

Pope Francis on Friday shared a message with Slovak pilgrims, including Slovakia’s President Peter Pellegrini, in Rome for the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope.

Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Vatican’s foreign minister, and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke by phone Friday to discuss global affairs, the Vatican said.

What does the flag of Vatican City look like? What should it look like? When emojis and websites have the wrong flag all over the internet.

On Sunday, April 6, the fifth Sunday of Lent, St. Peter’s Basilica renewed an ancient tradition by displaying “Veronica’s Veil,” the cloth believed to have wiped the face of Christ on His way to Calvary.

Still recovering from bilateral pneumonia that hospitalized him for nearly 40 days, Pope Francis made a surprise appearance in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday.

New saints named, Polish president visits the Vatican, Pope Francis reflects on Lent, and Holy Week details emerge—this week’s top stories from the Vatican.

In Rome, a special memorial Mass honored Mother Angelica’s life, legacy, and steadfast faith.

In a world longing for forgiveness, the Missionaries of Mercy—established by Pope Francis in 2015—celebrated their Jubilee with multilingual confessions during the 24 Hours for the Lord at Sant’Andrea della Valle.

Theodore McCarrick, the disgraced former cardinal found guilty by the Vatican of sexually abusing minors and adults, died April 3 at age 94.

From letters to the Pope and reflections on Saint John Paul II, to the Church's response to aging and stories of faith from Turkey and the Andes, this week's roundup explores the enduring global reach and resilience of Catholic witness.

Pope Francis continues to show “slight improvement” in his respiratory condition as he receives ongoing medical care at the Vatican, according to the latest update from the Holy See Press Office on Friday.

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin met with President Alar Karis of Estonia at the Vatican on Thursday morning to discuss local and regional issues including prospects of ending the Russia-Ukraine war.

The Vatican on Thursday released a historical document to recognize the opening of the Council of Nicaea, convened during the pontificate of Pope Sylvester I in 325.

New restrictions from China’s United Front ban foreign clergy from presiding over religious activities for Chinese people without the invitation of the Chinese government, severely limiting foreign missionary activity in the country.

More than 20,000 pilgrims from 90 countries will participate in the Jubilee of the Sick and Health Care Workers at the Vatican this weekend.