Instituted in 1997 by Pope Saint John Paul II, the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life is

In a long interview with the Italian newspaper “La Stampa,” Pope Francis once again repeated his thoughts on Fiducia supplicans, the Declaration on Blessings published on December 18. 

In a letter addressed to “my Jewish brothers and sisters in Israel" and released today, Pope Francis lamented the “terrible increase in attacks against Jews around the world” that has taken place since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war last October.

The Vatican Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) released a note on Saturday on discerning the validity of the sacraments.

The Vatican has unveiled this Friday, February 2, the details of what will be the first World Children's Day, set to take place in Rome and globally on May 25 and 26, 2024, as desired by Pope Francis.

On the 28th World Day of Consecrated Life, Pope Francis spoke about the importance of cultivating “an intense spiritual life” that is nourished by Eucharistic adoration, intercessory prayer, and silence.

This Thursday, February 1, the Holy See Press Office released Pope Francis' message for Lent 2024 titled: "Through the Desert, God Leads Us to Freedom."

Urban artist Mauro Pallotta, known for creating graffiti images of Pope Francis on the streets of Rome, has been chosen by the Vatican to design this year's official Lent image.

Pope Francis appoints Benjamin Estévez de Cominges as Secretary General of the Secretariat for the Economy. Thus, the organizational chart of the Vatican's "finance ministry" is completed.

Pope Francis has centered his Lenten message for 2024 on the Book of Exodus, choosing “Through the Desert God Leads Us to Freedom” as its main theme to encourage the faithful that the season is a journey from bondage to spiritual renewal and freedom.

Last week, the Antipolo Cathedral, home to this revered statue, was declared an "international sanctuary." This marks a historic event as it is not only the first international sanctuary in the Philippines but also in Southeast Asia.

Pope Francis dedicated his Jan. 31 general audience to the subject of wrath, characterizing it as a vice

The Vatican announced Monday that Pope Francis has created a “new” diocese in mainland China — a decision that tacitly recognizes diocesan borders drawn by Beijing, according to Asia News.

Pope Francis suggested that the opposition to the Vatican’s approval of nonliturgical blessings for same-sex couples mostly comes from “small ideological groups” with the exception of Africa, which he said is “a special case.”

Pope Francis will meet Argentina's President Javier Milei during the canonization of Blessed María Antonia of St. Joseph (Mama Antula), the first Argentine female saint, on Feb. 11 in Rome.

Today marks the 80th birthday of Cardinal John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan, the Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, Nigeria, which also

Pope Francis imparted a valuable lesson that can be learned from the sport of tennis this morning during

Pope Francis warned on Sunday that the devil wants to “chain our souls” and enslave us with many temptations, while “Jesus came to free us from all of these chains.”

More than One Sistine Chapel in Rome

Commemorating the 750th Anniversary of St. Thomas Aquinas: Father Serge-Thomas Bonino reflects on the Angelic Doctor's life and 'living Thomism,' and students at the Angelicum honor his rational approach to faith and enduring theological legacy

Dialogue in a Context of War

Highlighting the Story of a North Korean Dissident

Pope Francis received this Saturday the young people of the Archdiocese of Bari-Bitonto (Italy) who will receive the sacrament of Confirmation. He proposed the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis as an example, describing him as "a truly special type."

Pope Francis on Friday clarified the Vatican’s position on same-sex blessings, affirming the recent declaration Fiducia Supplicans and emphasizing that “moral perfection” isn’t a requirement for receiving a blessing.