Pope Francis might be traveling to Turkey next year for the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea, according to Eastern Orthodox Patriarch of Constantinople Bartholomew in comments he made on Thursday.

In a "60 Minutes" interview airing this Sunday, Pope Francis critiques his "conservative critics" in the U.S., labeling their stance as "suicidal" for clinging to the past without openness.

Vatican’s top doctrinal office is centralizing its authority over the investigation of alleged Marian apparitions and other religious phenomena under new norms it issued Friday, a break from past protocols that gave local bishops greater autonomy.

Pope Francis urges young people to unite Catholics and Orthodox, overcoming centuries of antagonism. At a Thursday audience with Metropolitan Agathangelos, he emphasized collaboration and education.

Pope Francis will celebrate World Children’s Day with actor Roberto Benigni and soccer star Gianluigi Buffon on May 25-26. Events include a soccer match and a Mass in St. Peter’s Square.

Servant of God Chiara Corbella Petrillo, who died of cancer in 2012, moves closer to sainthood. The Diocese of Rome will close her beatification's diocesan phase on June 21.

A century ago, the First Council of the Catholic Church in China convened, led by Archbishop Celso Costantini, to indigenize the Church and separate missions from colonialism.

Pope Francis reflects on charity as the highest Christian love, emphasizing forgiveness and love for enemies, drawing from St. Paul's teachings.

Pope Francis, surrounded by children, emphasizes the importance of unity and care for future generations at the World Meeting on Human Fraternity in Rome.

April had the hottest global sea surface temperatures on record, per the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. Amid this, the Vatican hosts a climate summit, May 15–17, to address environmental action.

Cardinal Fernández will release new guidelines on Marian apparitions. The Vatican's 1978 norms set criteria: doctrinal errors, profit motives, and immoral acts were negatives; honesty and theological soundness were positives.

Pope Francis urged families to visit and support their grandparents and elderly relatives to combat their loneliness ahead of the fourth World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly on July 28.

The Israeli Embassy to the Holy See condemned Yemeni Nobel laureate Tawakkol Karman's comments on alleged "genocide" in Gaza during a Vatican peace event.

In a meeting with Major Archbishop Raphael Thattil and members of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church at the Vatican on Monday, Pope Francis urged unity and obedience amid a long-simmering liturgical conflict that continues to rock the Eastern church.

The Vatican issued a decree on Monday outlining the many ways that Catholics can obtain a plenary indulgence during the 2025 Jubilee Year.

On Mother’s Day, Pope Francis honors all mothers, asking for prayers for those who have passed away and entrusting them to the protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

"The Vatican hosts a three-day conference, 'From Climate Crisis to Climate Resilience,' gathering global leaders and researchers to address climate change.

Hawaiian woman’s cancer cure, attributed to Father Damien's intercession, led to his canonization in 2009. Her miraculous healing fulfilled the Vatican's requirement for his sainthood, showcasing the enduring impact of the missionary priest.

At a conference on birth rates, Pope Francis emphasized the root causes of societal challenges, urging a shift from selfishness and consumerism.

Pope Francis emphasizes migration as a solution to low birth rates, urging support for decent work and addressing crises in war-torn countries.

Pope Francis proclaims the 2025 Jubilee with a message of hope in his papal bull 'Spes Non Confudit,' encouraging believers to anchor themselves in faith as they embark on this journey of grace and renewal.

Australian Catholic bishops approve Mass integrating Aboriginal language and culture. The 'Missa Terra Spiritus Sancti' awaits Vatican recognition after over 50 years in the Diocese of Broome. Indigenous elders highlight its spiritual impact.

The thief of Pope Benedict XVI pectoral cross sentenced to 2.5 years in prison. The stolen cross, of immeasurable value to the Church, remains missing despite efforts to locate it.

Diocesan phase ends for Nino Baglieri's beatification in Modica, Sicily. Despite quadriplegia, he evangelized fervently. His inspiring story now heads to the Vatican for further review, highlighting his remarkable faith journey.