Pope Francis welcomed the Gaza ceasefire and blessed Trump’s presidency; Vatican aids large families, mediates Cuban prisoner release, and urges pilgrimages to the Holy Land post-truce.

The Catholic Church in Norway celebrated the ordination of Bishop Fredrik Hansen in Oslo, marking a hopeful chapter for this vibrant minority Church.

Marc Chagall’s White Crucifixion, Pope Francis’s cherished masterpiece, is now on display in Rome for the Holy Year’s “Jubilee is Culture” initiative.

On the feast of St. Anthony Abbot, farmers and pet owners gathered at St. Peter’s Square for a special blessing of animals, honoring the patron saint of domestic animals.

The inspiring musical Bernadette of Lourdes, recounting the visions and mission of St. Bernadette, premiered in Rome on January 14th for an audience of refugees and the poor.

Nigeria remains at the epicenter of this crisis. Fides reports that 13 Catholic missionaries were murdered worldwide last year, with Africa facing the worst violence.

Pope's pilgirmage to Nicaea, 800 years of Canticle of the Creatures, Pope calls for global peace in "State of the World," New Papal Preacher, 21 Baptized in Sistine Chapel.

Pope Francis releases Hope, his first autobiography; Don Giovanni Merlini is beatified; Sister Clare Crockett’s sainthood cause begins; Biden honors the pope; Jubilee audiences inspire hope in pilgrims.

Pope Francis baptized 21 babies in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel on Sunday, continuing a cherished tradition.

Pope Francis opened his annual meeting with Holy See diplomats by calling for unity. A meeting both formal and familial, the Pope urged nations to focus on shared bonds over divisions.

After a remarkable 44 years of preaching done by Raniero Cantalamessa, last December Father Roberto Pasolini was appointed as the new Preacher of the Papal Household.

In 1225, ailing and nearly blind, St. Francis of Assisi composed the timeless Canticle of the Creatures, celebrating creation's beauty and life's mystery.

The pursuit of Christian unity has been a central mission of the Church, since the Second Vatican Council. Now, in the Jubilee Year of Hope, this mission takes centre stage in Rome.

Amid darkness and strife, Holy Year 2025 shines as a beacon of hope. Pope Francis calls it the Jubilee of Hope: "Hope does not disappoint" (SPES NON CONFUNDIT).

In an exclusive interview, Andreas Thonhauser of EWTN's Vatican Bureau spoke with Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches, about the challenges and values of Middle Eastern Christians.

At the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome, Cardinal James Harvey opened the fifth and final Holy Door for the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee of Hope.

On the morning of December 31st, Cardinal Kurt Koch celebrated a pontifical Mass at Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s tomb, marking the second anniversary of the pope’s passing.

Papal diplomacy spans decades, from peace efforts to AI ethics. Pope Francis links war to justice and the environment, tackling challenges like China and Ukraine.

All five Holy Doors for the 2025 Jubilee are open! Pope Francis marked this milestone with historic gestures, including the first Holy Door in a Roman prison. Join us in honoring Pope Benedict XVI and celebrating sacred music in Rome.

Historic female Vatican prefect, Epiphany message on God's love, Jordan baptism church, anti-bullying pledge, and Jubilee 2025 pilgrim surge—key updates from Pope Francis.

From ancient Gregorian chant to Renaissance polyphony, sacred music has always held a privileged place in the Church's life, emphasizing beauty, holiness, and transcendence.

Reflections on Pope Benedict XVI's legacy from those closest to him, highlighting his faith, humility, and enduring impact on the Church.

This week’s Vaticano Updates – the most important news from the Holy Father and the Vatican.

Discover the magic of Christmas at St. Peter’s Square with the majestic Norway Spruce and Grado Lagoon Nativity scene.