The dean of cardinals organizes the conclave but can only vote if under 80. Pope Francis reconfirmed two deans, both are over 80: Cardinal Re (91) and Cardinal Sandri (81).

Pope Francis has appointed Sister Raffaella Petrini as president of the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State and president of the Governorate of Vatican City State.

Lent prepares us with prayer, fasting, and almsgiving for Easter’s joy. The Church once observed Septuagesima, a liturgical time to ready Catholics for Lent’s intensity.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, said that Europe must “rediscover itself” in order to be able to face the “major challenges” of culture, commerce, and migration.

Leaders of the 10 study groups formed out of the 2021–2024 Synod on Synodality met on Tuesday morning to discuss open questions, methodology, challenges, and the delivery of reports, according to a communication from the synod office.

Seven members of Generation X — those born between 1965 and 1980 — who, despite their short lives, left a profound legacy of faith and are an example of holiness for new generations.

For the Jubilee of Hope, an American artist has created an installation mapping the “soundscape” of one of the historic bells of St. Peter’s Basilica, premiering the work on the night of Feb. 16.

Pope Francis received heartfelt letters from inmates at Milan’s San Vittore prison after his hospitalization forced the cancellation of a planned meeting where the prisoners were to perform in a special concert.

Six young people who lived with deep faith and committed their lives to the Church that Jesus founded are on their way to being proclaimed saints, with most of them currently on the path to beatification.

Here are the difficulties in changing the date of Easter to celebrate together with the Orthodox.

Pope Francis has appointed Sister Raffaella Petrini, FSE, as president of the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State and president of the Governorate of Vatican City State, the Vatican announced Saturday.

Powerful proclamations to painters, poets, and performers highlighted Pope Francis’ message to artists on Sunday, calling them to participate in the “revolutionary vision of the Beatitudes” and transform suffering into hope.

Live Updates: Pope Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Friday, Feb. 14, to undergo testing and treatment for bronchitis, the Vatican said.

Pope Francis had a “peaceful night” and read several newspapers Saturday morning following his admission to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital for bronchitis, according to the Vatican.

In this episode of Vaticano, we explore one of the remarkable churches featured in the app—Sant’Agnese in Agone, nestled beside the iconic Piazza Navona.

The Alpha Course is an initiative that has spread across Catholic parishes worldwide, transforming lives and strengthening evangelization efforts.

The feast day of St. Josephine Bakhita, survivor and patron saint of human trafficking victims, on February 8th, shines a light on the ongoing crisis of human trafficking.

The Jubilee for People with Disabilities will take place on April 28-29, as part of the Holy Year celebrations.

More than 30,000 people flocked to Rome over the weekend for the second major event of the Holy Year: the Jubilee of the armed forces, police and security personnel.

Pope Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Friday to undergo testing and treatment for bronchitis, the Vatican said.

Since Pope Francis marked the beginning of the 2025 Jubilee Year, 1.3 million people have passed through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican.

The first Vatican Summit on Longevity will take place on March 24, bringing together experts and world leaders to explore the most advanced scientific discoveries and reflect on the fundamental ethical values ​​that guide research in this field.

Pope Francis held his general audience in the Vatican on Wednesday despite bronchitis affecting his breathing, with the Holy Father urging people to pray and do penance for peace in the world. 

A Chinese artist’s paintings of inmates living inside one of Rome’s most well-known prisons will be projected on the prison building’s exterior and displayed in a new exhibit space near the Vatican as part of 2025 Jubilee initiatives.