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Pope Francis celebrates ‘Miracle of the Snow’ at Basilica of St. Mary Major

Pope Francis joined Rome’s annual celebration of the “Miracle of the Snow,” the fourth-century Marian miracle that inspired the construction of the Basilica of St. Mary Major, the papal basilica in Rome dedicated to the Mother of God.

Pope Francis appoints Providence Bishop Richard Henning as archbishop of Boston

Pope Francis has appointed Providence, Rhode Island, Bishop Richard Henning as the archbishop of Boston as longtime Archbishop Cardinal Sean O’Malley is retiring at age 80.

Vatican deplores Olympic ‘offense done to many Christians’

In response to the July 26 Paris Olympics opening ceremony that mocked the Last Supper — and after the French bishops and other Catholic and world leaders decried the display — the Vatican on Saturday issued a statement denouncing the scene.

Pope Francis: Reading literature can enrich the Christian life, aid in priestly formation

In a new letter released Sunday, Pope Francis touts the benefits of reading literature for priests and all

Pope Francis urges prayers for victims of crises in Venezuela, Myanmar, and Middle East

Pope Francis on Sunday urged prayers for those suffering in the world due to political conflict, violence, and

Pope at Angelus: ‘Material things do not give fullness to life’

During his first Angelus address of the month, Pope Francis asked his listeners on Sunday to seek the

Pope Francis: What would happen if we prayed more and complained less?

“What would happen if we prayed more and complained less?” Pope Francis asked Aug. 2 on his official

50,000 Altar Servers Met Pope Francis in Rome for 13th International Pilgrimage

Young Catholics Gather for Faith, Fellowship, and Inspiration

Pope Francis’ Epic Journey to Asia and Oceania: A 12-Day Tour Across Four Countries

A Historic Pilgrimage of Faith and Interreligious Dialogue

2025 Jubilee: Rome Prepares for 35 Million Pilgrims

A Year of Forgiveness and Reconciliation in Vatican City

Rome’s Iconic Fountains: A Blend of History, Art, and Papal Influence

Exploring the Rich Legacy and Significance of Rome’s 2,000 Fountains

Cardinal Müller rejects ‘financial improprieties’ allegation

Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller has vigorously refuted claims of financial impropriety during his tenure as prefect of the

Vatican says five Holy Doors will be opened during 2025 Jubilee, including at a prison

The Dicastery for Evangelization issued a note on Thursday reaffirming that the Holy Doors of the 2025 Jubilee of Hope in Rome will be located at the four papal basilicas as well as at a prison.

This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of August

Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of August is for political leaders.  “Today, politics doesn’t have a

Pope Francis makes surprise visit to amusement park

Pope Francis left the Vatican on Wednesday afternoon for Ostia, a seaside town not far from Rome, to

Pope Francis names 2 officials of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith as bishops

Pope Francis has appointed Monsignor John Joseph Kennedy, currently secretary of the disciplinary section of the Dicastery for

Pope tells altar servers Jesus is with them in ‘that act of love which is the Eucharist’

Pope Francis celebrated a liturgy with tens of thousands of altar servers packed in St. Peter’s Square for

Vatican asset management body reports 45.9 million euro profit in 2023

The Vatican’s asset management body, known as the Administration of the Patrimony of the Holy See (APSA), reported

This Ancient Statue of Our Lady Was Found in the Tiber River – Now It’s Used in Rome’s Biggest Marian Procession

In a Roman neighborhood whose name is difficult to pronounce by pilgrims and tourists to Rome alike, a

Over 50,000 altar servers gather in Rome for summer pilgrimage

More than 50,000 pilgrims representing 88 dioceses across 20 European countries have descended upon Rome this week to

Vatican office deletes online poll showing negative response to Synod on Synodality

The Vatican was criticized by online commentators over the weekend for swiftly deleting an online poll that reflected

Pope Francis proposes 3 gestures from Gospel miracle to live at Mass

Pope Francis on Sunday noted three gestures from the Bible account of the multiplication of the loaves and

Pope Francis and Holy See sports association to Olympic athletes: ‘Win the medal of fraternity’

Pope Francis and Athletica Vaticana, the official Holy See sports association, have invited all athletes participating in the

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