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Where Popes and Saints Retreat to Pray 

Mentorella: Where Saint John Paul II and Saints Found Solace and Spoke with God

Synod on Synodality 2024: a Church on a Mission

Synod on Synodality: Embracing Controversy and Unity in the Church's Mission

Pope Francis’ Commitment To Safeguarding Minors

It's been ten years since the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors started its work. Established by Pope Francis on March 22nd, 2014, one year after his election, its mission remains as crucial as ever.

Pope Francis on Palm Sunday: Jesus entered Jerusalem as a humble king

On Palm Sunday, hundreds of priests, bishops, cardinals, and laypeople solemnly carried large palm branches in procession through St. Peter’s Square to begin the first liturgy of Holy Week.

Pope Francis prays for victims of Moscow terrorist attack at Palm Sunday Mass

Pope Francis offered prayers for the victims of the “vile terrorist attack” in Moscow at the end of his Palm Sunday Mass at the Vatican.

LIVE | Pope Francis’ Holy Mass on Palm Sunday 2024

LIVE | Pope Francis' Holy Mass on Palm Sunday 2024

Pope Francis laicizes Belgian ex-bishop and abuser Roger Vangheluwe

Pope Francis has laicized Bishop Emeritus of Bruges, Belgium, Roger Vangheluwe, years after the former prelate admitted to

Pope Francis changes statutes of papal basilica, emphasizing work of canons

Pope Francis on Wednesday issued new regulations for the administration of the papal Basilica of St. Mary Major,

German bishops to discuss Synodal Way with Vatican amid controversy

A delegation of German bishops is expected in Rome this Friday for talks with the Vatican about the

Pope Francis addresses migrant crisis in Darien Gap: ‘Every refugee challenges us’

Pope Francis on Wednesday sent a letter to the bishops of Colombia, Panama, and Costa Rica highlighting the

Pope Francis’ message for World Day of Prayer for Vocations stresses fraternity, hope

Pope Francis on Tuesday released his message for the 61st World Day of Prayer for Vocations, reflecting on

Pope Francis highlights importance of prudence, calls for end to war

Pope Francis on Wednesday reflected on the virtue of prudence, noting that it is an essential characteristic for

Pontifical Gregorian University announces merger with biblical, Eastern institutes

The historic Jesuit-run Pontifical Gregorian University this week announced its official merger with the Pontifical Biblical Institute and

Vatican Observatory publishes new method to better understand the Big Bang theory

Two priests and cosmologists from the Vatican Observatory have made further progress in developing a new mathematical method

On this day, Saint John XXIII Entrusted Vatican Council II to Saint Joseph

On March 19, 1961, Pope Saint John XXIII, affectionately known as the 'Good Pope,' announced through L’Osservatore Romano—the Vatican's daily newspaper—the publication of an apostolic letter dedicated to Saint Joseph.

Exploring Saint Joseph’s Relic in Rome

In the Basilica of Sant’Anastasia, Rome, an extraordinary relic lies quietly: the sacred tunic of Saint Joseph.

Pope Francis Launches ’24 Hours for the Lord,’ Highlighting Divine Mercy and Forgiveness

Pope Francis has officially initiated the '24 Hours for the Lord' event at St. Pius V Parish in Rome, a profound call to the faithful for reflection, confession, and experiencing God's inexhaustible forgiveness.

Pope Francis’ Call for Peace Negotiations Sparks Global Reactions

In a significant statement during an interview with Radiotelevisione Svizzera, Pope Francis urged Ukraine to “wave the white flag and negotiate,” emphasizing the necessity of peace talks amidst ongoing conflicts.

Head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church talks war, the pope, and same-sex blessings

In an exclusive interview with EWTN News, Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church,

Pope Francis names U.S. police professional, Colombian bishop to minor protection commission

Pope Francis on Friday appointed an American former law enforcement professional as adjunct secretary to the Pontifical Commission for

German bishops to Church in Africa: Initiate canonization of German martyrs

A representative of the German Catholic Bishops’ Conference has challenged Church leaders in Africa to initiate canonization processes

Pope Francis: God’s Glory Does Not Correspond to Human Success

Pope Francis said Sunday that God’s glory and our true happiness are not found in success, fame, or popularity but in loving and forgiving others.

Lenten Tour at the Vatican Museums

Amidst the season of Lent, the Vatican Museums open their doors to an extraordinary tour, delving deep into the pivotal moments of Jesus Christ's Death and Resurrection.

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