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.

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.

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.

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.

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.