15 seminarians embrace their calling to serve as deacons, ordained in the sacred setting of Saint Peter's Basilica

Pope Francis announced the creation of 21 new cardinals from diverse global regions, emphasizing the Church’s universality and commitment to a broader representation within its leadership.

On the eve of the anniversary of the Hamas attack, Pope Francis led a global prayer for peace, calling for an end to violence and urging the world to protect those affected by conflict.

Three non-Catholic Christian delegates took center stage at Thursday’s Synod on Synodality press briefing at the Vatican.

Taiwan's ambassador to the Holy See, Matthew Lee, highlighted the importance of the Vatican-Taiwan partnership in promoting peace and religious freedom in a recent interview with CNA.

Pope Francis appointed pontifical commissioner to resolve conflict between Opus Dei and the Diocese of Barbastro-Monzón over the Torreciudad complex in Spain.

The Vatican announced that Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer will conduct a special concert for the poor and homeless in Vatican City.

Pope Francis gave the Rome Diocese its new vicar general.

Pope Francis urged Catholics to heed the “prohibitions of the Holy Spirit” to protect the unity and universality of the Church.

The Vatican will unveil the restored baldacchino over St. Peter’s Basilica on Oct 27, alongside ongoing restorations of Bernini’s “Cathedra of St. Peter.”

Cardinals-designate from three continents said the global south offers the West nonmaterial gifts like abundant priestly vocations and a joy-filled faith.

ANALYSIS: Roughly half of all cardinal-electors are currently in Rome, making the Synod on Synodality something of a prelude to a future conclave.

The Synod on Synodality has brought Catholic bishops from mainland China and Taiwan together for dialogue and encounter.

Women deacons aren't on Synod agenda, but female delegate discussed women experiencing "a call to the priesthood."

Pope Francis presided over a solemn rosary prayer in Rome’s Basilica of St. Mary Major on Sunday evening, invoking the intercession of the Virgin Mary for peace in the world amid an escalating conflict in the Middle East.

“Be open to the gift of life,” Pope Francis urged married couples in his Sunday Angelus address in which the pope described a recent encounter with a father of eight children as “a great consolation.”

Pope Francis announced on Sunday that he will create 21 new cardinals, including the archbishops of Tehran, Tokyo, and Toronto, at a consistory on Dec. 8.

Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo criticized Pope Francis' recent abortion comments made during his return from Belgium. The apostolic nuncio, Archbishop Franco Coppola, has been summoned to discuss the issue.

Closing the first week of meetings, Synod on Synodality participants from different continents put a spotlight on the plight of the world’s poor and vulnerable at a press briefing held in the Vatican on the Oct. 4 feast day of St. Francis of Assisi.

On Wednesday, Oct. 2, after Mass in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis viewed the historic relic of St. Peter’s chair in the Ottoboni sacristy. A photo of him before the chair went viral.

Pope Francis Announces Beatification Process for Belgian King Baudouin, a Faithful Defender of Unborn Life

On Oct. 2, at the Synod on Synodality, Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández dismissed speculation on further theological study into the ordination of women as deacons.

Synod on Synodality: Embracing Dialogue without Radical Change in Church Governance

Pope Francis brings a message of hope and peace during his Apostolic Journey to Luxembourg and Belgium, inspiring young and old alike.