Pope Francis presided over a solemn event Monday at the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Treaty of Peace and Friendship between Argentina and Chile that settled a border dispute between the two countries.

Cardinal Miguel Ángel Ayuso Guixot, a Spanish-born prelate and prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, died Monday aged 72 after a long illness.

The Vatican on Monday publicized further initiatives undertaken by St. Peter’s Basilica in light of the 2025 Jubilee Year — including a new magazine and a livestream of the tomb of St. Peter.

Pope Francis met with the John Paul II Pontifical Theological Institute on Monday, urging collaboration with scholars and cultural institutions to support Catholic spouses and families.

Pope Francis recognized a miracle attributed to Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati’s intercession on Monday, paving the way for his canonization as a saint during the Catholic Church’s Jubilee of Youth next summer.

Castletown Media announced that the National Eucharistic Congress and Notre Dame’s McGrath Institute are partners for the film Roadmap to Reality: Carlo Acutis and our Digital Age.

Marking the solemnity of Christ the King and the close of the liturgical year, Pope Francis presided over Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on Sunday, urging young Catholics to reject superficial acclaim and embrace authentic Christian witness.

ACI Mena, CNA's Arabic-language partner, interviewed the Assyrian Church of the East's catholicos-patriarch on Pope Francis' inclusion of St. Isaac of Nineveh in the Roman Martyrology.

The Holy See on Saturday confirmed the rumors that Pope Francis will undertake a one-day apostolic journey to Corsica next month — marking the first-ever papal visit to the island most famous for being Napoleon Bonaparte’s birthplace.

Discover the revival of sacred music through Floriani and global efforts to preserve the Church’s rich musical heritage. Explore its beauty, power in evangelization, and enduring relevance today.

A unique academic institution at the heart of Rome, the Pontifical Lateran University shapes future Church leaders through its deep connection with the Holy See and diverse international community.

Discover the impact of Evangelii Gaudium, Pope Francis’s first Apostolic Exhortation, which set the direction for his pontificate. Learn how this key document renewed the Church’s mission of evangelization and called for active lay participation.

A statue honoring St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the patroness of immigrants, was unveiled in Rome. Learn about her enduring legacy of faith, hope, and service to the poor and immigrants worldwide.

The Vatican Library and the Kingdom of Bahrain have announced a historic collaboration to preserve Arabic cultural heritage, strengthening ties established during Pope Francis' 2022 visit.

Pope Francis has appointed U.S. Cardinal Kevin Farrell to oversee “new and unavoidable” reform to the Vatican’s pension system as it faces a “serious prospective imbalance” that means changes can no longer be postponed.

An online petition posted to change.org in mid-October garnered over 53,000 signatures in protest of the evergreen being chopped down, arguing it contradicts Pope Francis’ promotion of protection for the environment.

In an address to participants of the first plenary assembly of the Dicastery for Culture and Education on Nov. 21, Pope Francis said desire, fearlessness, and Christian hope are remedies needed to overcome the “shadow of nihilism” prevalent in society.

Two bottles of rare bourbon signed by Pope Francis are projected to net up to $20,000 for several Kentucky charities.

Pope Francis has published a letter addressed especially to priests in formation to promote the renewal of the study of Church history, emphasizing its importance in better interpreting reality.

To mark 1,000 days since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war, Pope Francis shared the “testimony of faith” of a Ukrainian student at his general audience on Wednesday, underscoring the power of faith, love, and hope amid the tragedy of violence.

The author of a new book based on interviews with Pope Francis discussed the Holy Father’s views on Christian hope, migration, and the Israel-Hamas conflict

The Vatican has updated the liturgical book regulating the funeral rite of popes, simplifying some of the rituals at Pope Francis’ request.

Pope Francis will canonize Carlo Acutis on April 27, 2025.

Pope Francis announced Wednesday that Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati will be canonized.