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 is slowing down his liturgical schedule a bit this summer as he prepares to head out on the longest international trip of his pontificate in September.
Approximately 20 theologians are in Rome for 10 days of preparatory work preceding the drafting of the guiding document for the next assembly of the Synod on Synodality.
Pope Francis said Wednesday the Holy Spirit gives us the freedom to do good and to serve others — and not to do whatever we want or to exploit the weak.
A Vatican-led review of an abuse complaint against Cardinal John Dew of New Zealand found no need for further inquiry, per Archbishop Paul Martin. New Zealand police also chose not to file charges after their investigation.
Pope Francis has written an introduction to the Italian version of a new book by Jesuit Father James Martin about Jesus' healing of Lazarus, the Pope writing that the book serves as a reminder of "Jesus is not afraid of our death, or our sin.”
Pope Francis highlights the critical role of peacemaking amid global conflicts, emphasizing that true peace requires risk-taking and intercession, inspired by the example of Jesus Christ.
The Holy See Press Office on Monday released Pope Francis’ message for the 110th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, which will be celebrated on Sept. 24 with the theme “God Walks with His People.”
The United States’ ambassador to the Holy See — former Democratic Sen. Joe Donnelly from Indiana — is reportedly stepping down from his post to return to his home a few miles northeast of South Bend.
Pope Francis on Wednesday opened a new catechetical series during his weekly general audience, focusing on the theme of creation across history and the role of the Holy Spirit in the story of salvation.
The Holy See on Monday said Pope Francis had accepted the resignation of La Plata, Argentina Archbishop Gabriel Antonio Mestre, after the prelate had served in that role for less than a year.
Nearly 300 delegates hailing from bishops’ conferences in 110 countries are meeting in Rome to participate in the International Youth Ministry Conference. The conference, which began Thursday, concludes on Saturday.
In an interview with the French newspaper La Croix on Thursday, Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, SJ, discussed the European elections and the dwindling influence of Christianity on politics.