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Vatican News: Pope Francis on U.S. Migration Policies: Defending Human Dignity

Here’s a look at the Vatican’s latest updates and the Pope’s key messages.

Pope Francis to Paris AI Action Summit: ‘Love is worth more than intelligence’

Pope Francis told leaders at the AI Summit in Paris that technology must serve and protect humanity.

Pope Francis appoints new auxiliary bishop for Archdiocese of Sydney in Australia

Pope Francis appointed Father Anthony Gerard Percy as a new auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Sydney

Paris Grand Mosque rector proposes to Pope Francis a meeting between Muslims and Christians

The rector of the Grand Mosque of Paris proposed a Christian-Muslim meeting with Pope Francis in Paris this year to foster dialogue and fraternity.

Pope makes surprise festival appearance with peace plea

Pope Francis made a surprise appearance via video message at Italy’s premier musical event on Tuesday

Pope Francis to U.S. bishops amid mass deportations: Dignity of migrants comes first

Pope Francis addressed the bishops of the United States about the country’s ongoing mass deportation of unauthorized immigrants.

St. Teresa of Calcutta added to Church calendar as optional memorial

Pope Francis on Tuesday added the Sept. 5 feast of St. Teresa of Calcutta to the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar as an optional memorial.

King Charles and Queen Camilla to visit Pope Francis at the Vatican

Buckingham Palace announced in a Feb. 7 statement that King Charles and Queen Camilla of England will travel to the Vatican to meet with Pope Francis in April.

Pope Francis: Defending Indigenous Rights ‘A Matter Of Justice’

Defending the rights of Indigenous people is a matter of justice and a way to guarantee a sustainable future for everyone, Pope Francis said in a message on Monday.

Vatican Official: People ‘Terrorized’ By U.S. Crackdown On Illegal Immigration

A prominent Vatican cardinal said on Monday that people are being “terrorized” by the U.S. government’s “crackdown” on immigration and freeze of Catholic-run aid programs.

Cardinal Koch rejects extreme traditionalist, progressive positions on Vatican II

In his acceptance speech for the honorary doctorate awarded him by the Catholic University of Valencia, Cardinal Kurt Koch rejected the extreme positions of progressives and traditionalists regarding the Second Vatican Council.

PHOTOS: Military, police gather with Pope Francis for Armed Forces jubilee Mass

Pope Francis presided over the Jubilee Mass for Armed Forces, Police and Security Personnel on Sunday

Vaticano Update: Pope Francis to Write a Papal Document on Children

This week’s Vaticano Updates – the most important news from the Holy Father and the Vatican. 

Pope Francis’ Astronomer Shares ‘A Jesuit’s Guide To The Stars’

Brother Guy Consolmagno, SJ, director of the Vatican Observatory, has studied the sky for 30 years. He just published his 13th book, *A Jesuit’s Guide to the Stars.*

Pope Francis: Keep The Hope That It Is Possible To Eradicate Human Trafficking

In his message for the 11th International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking, Pope Francis on Friday encouraged the world to not lose hope in the belief that it is possible to eradicate the scourge of modern slavery.

Cardinals Re And Sandri Confirmed As Dean And Vice Dean Of College Of Cardinals

Pope Francis extended his approval for Cardinal Re as dean and Cardinal Sandri as vice dean of the College of Cardinals, the Holy See Press Office announced.

Bishop Álvarez: ‘I Always Believed In My Liberation And What Sustained Me Was Prayer’

In an exclusive interview, persecuted Nicaraguan Bishop Rolando Álvarez, bishop of Matagalpa and apostolic administrator of Estelí, shared with EWTN News his experience one year after his release and arrival in Rome.

Man Attacks High Altar Of St. Peter’s Basilica At The Vatican

A man desecrated the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican by climbing on top of it and throwing six candelabras that were on the altar to the ground, according to the Italian news agency ANSA.

Bishop Álvarez First Interview Since Exile From Nicaragua

For the first time since being released, Mons. Rolando Álvarez sits down for a one-on-one interview with EWTN News.

The Guardian Angels of the Pope

While the Jubilee of the Armed Forces is in full swing, the Vatican Gendarmerie never rests.

Nordic Catholics Unite in Historic Pilgrimage to Rome

For the first time ever, five small Nordic Catholic communities have organized a joint pilgrimage to Rome on the occasion of the 2025 Jubilee.

Global Summit On Children’s Rights At The Vatican

World leaders met at the Vatican for the Children’s Rights Summit. Before it opened, Pope Francis embraced Roman, a Ukrainian child with burns, a moment symbolizing the event.

Pope Francis Urges All Catholics To Be ‘Missionaries Of Hope’ Through Prayer And Action

Pope Francis urged Catholics to be "missionaries of hope," joining the Church’s evangelizing mission through prayer and action in his 2025 World Mission Day message.

Pope Francis Praises Midwives, OB-GYNs Who Welcome Babies With ‘Humanity’

Pope Francis on Thursday encouraged midwives and OB-GYNs to carry out their mission not only with professional skill but also with “a great sense of humanity.”

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