Pope Francis has revealed that he narrowly escaped two attempts on his life during his visit to Iraq in March 2021 in the city of Mosul.

Did you know? Pope Francis Edition: On the occasion of his 88th birthday, these and other interesting facts about Pope Francis.

Did you know? Pope Francis Edition: On the occasion of his 88th birthday, these and other interesting facts about Pope Francis.

Pope Francis, who celebrates his 88th birthday today, has become one of the oldest-serving popes in the Catholic Church’s 2,000-year history.

Pope Francis, who celebrates his 88th birthday today, has become one of the oldest-serving popes in the Catholic Church’s 2,000-year history.

Pope Francis turns 88 today! Pray for him as he leads the Church. This week on Vaticano: Notre Dame reopens, AI at the Vatican, and Cardinal Grech on the synod!

Pope Francis turns 88 today! Pray for him as he leads the Church. This week on Vaticano: Notre Dame reopens, AI at the Vatican, and Cardinal Grech on the synod!

Pope Francis met French President Emmanuel Macron in Corsica on Sunday, discussing global issues and sharing a lighthearted moment about the value of humor.

Pope Francis welcomed members of a Filipino community living in Spain to the Vatican on Monday, reminding them that they have a home in every country where the Catholic Church is present.

Notre Dame reopens with first Mass after its fire; Pope Francis urges Christmas ceasefires; Indian bishops call for Christian safety; Lourdes confirms its 71st miracle.

Notre Dame reopens with first Mass after its fire; Pope Francis urges Christmas ceasefires; Indian bishops call for Christian safety; Lourdes confirms its 71st miracle.

On the feast day of St. Lucy, Dec. 13, Pope Francis said that “we need women’s work and their word in a Church that reaches out that it may be leaven and light in the culture and in our lives together.”

On the feast day of St. Lucy, Dec. 13, Pope Francis said that “we need women’s work and their word in a Church that reaches out that it may be leaven and light in the culture and in our lives together.”

A Nativity scene from Bethlehem artisans sparked controversy for featuring a Palestinian keffiyeh on baby Jesus, but the organizer says it was a last-minute choice to symbolize Palestinians.

Pope Francis called on musicians and artists to serve as “angels of peace” during his address to participants of the 2024 Vatican Christmas Concert on Saturday.

Pope Francis called on musicians and artists to serve as “angels of peace” during his address to participants of the 2024 Vatican Christmas Concert on Saturday.

Pope Francis received a warm welcome on the Mediterranean island of Corsica for a one day visit to the city of Ajaccio, the capital of the French island region.

Pope Francis received a warm welcome on the Mediterranean island of Corsica for a one day visit to the city of Ajaccio, the capital of the French island region.

The Pontifical Oriental Institute combines ancient wisdom with cutting-edge AI technology, preserving texts and fostering global access to knowledge and reconciliation.

The Pontifical Oriental Institute combines ancient wisdom with cutting-edge AI technology, preserving texts and fostering global access to knowledge and reconciliation.

In an exclusive interview, Cardinal Mario Grech shares insights on the Synod on Synodality, highlighting its focus on mission, communion, and the Church’s identity as the holy people of God.

In an exclusive interview, Cardinal Mario Grech shares insights on the Synod on Synodality, highlighting its focus on mission, communion, and the Church’s identity as the holy people of God.

On December 26, Pope Francis will open the Holy Door at Rome’s Rebibbia Prison, a profound symbol of hope for inmates and prison staff worldwide.

On December 26, Pope Francis will open the Holy Door at Rome’s Rebibbia Prison, a profound symbol of hope for inmates and prison staff worldwide.