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UPDATE: Pope Francis hospitalized at Gemelli for bronchitis

Pope Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Friday to undergo testing and treatment for bronchitis, the Vatican said.

Pope Francis appoints new auxiliary bishop for Archdiocese of Sydney in Australia

Pope Francis appointed Father Anthony Gerard Percy as a new auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Sydney

Paris Grand Mosque rector proposes to Pope Francis a meeting between Muslims and Christians

The rector of the Grand Mosque of Paris proposed a Christian-Muslim meeting with Pope Francis in Paris this year to foster dialogue and fraternity.

Pope makes surprise festival appearance with peace plea

Pope Francis made a surprise appearance via video message at Italy’s premier musical event on Tuesday

Pope Francis to U.S. bishops amid mass deportations: Dignity of migrants comes first

Pope Francis addressed the bishops of the United States about the country’s ongoing mass deportation of unauthorized immigrants.

Papal trip confirmed: Here is what Pope Francis will do in Corsica on Dec. 15

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 to take 8-week break in liturgical schedule this summer

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.

Theologians hold closed-door meeting in Rome on guidance document for October synod

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.

At general audience, Pope Francis explains the correct use of Christian freedom

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.

Vatican clears New Zealand Cardinal John Dew of abuse allegations

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 to write reflection on Sacred Heart of Jesus devotion

Pope Francis will prepare a reflection on the Sacred Heart of Jesus for a world “that seems to have lost its heart,” he announced Wednesday.

Pope Francis tells gay man rejected from seminary to ‘go ahead with your vocation’

Pope Francis has reportedly encouraged a 22-year-old gay man to continue to pursue a vocation to the priesthood

Pope Francis appoints new members to Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith

Pope Francis has appointed two cardinals and an archbishop as new members of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.

Pope Francis praises Father James Martin’s book on the resurrection of Lazarus

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 appoints California priest to remote island post in Polynesia

Pope Francis on Monday appointed a California priest to a missionary post on a remote island in Polynesia.

Pope Francis: Building peace requires ‘taking a risk’

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.

Pope Francis’ message for migrants and refugees

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.”

U.S. Ambassador to Holy See Joe Donnelly will step down, report says

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 opens new catechetical cycle on Holy Spirt’s role in salvation

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.

Vatican apologizes after pope’s derogatory remark on gay men in Catholic seminaries

The Vatican on Tuesday issued an apology after Pope Francis’ use of an offensive word in Italian regarding seminarians who identify as gay.

‘It pains me to leave’: Pope Francis accepts resignation of Argentinian archbishop

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.

12 things to know and share about the Holy Trinity

The Catholic Church teaches that the Holy Trinity is the central mystery of the Christian faith. But how

International conference on youth ministry wrapping up in Rome

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.

Cardinal Hollerich: ‘Today we have politicians. Politicians have no convictions’

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.

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