It has been exactly twenty years since the world held its breath and Pope Saint John Paul II returned to the House of the Father.

At the Holy See Press Office, a press conference set the stage for a transformative dialogue on global health and longevity.

Pope Francis returned home to the Vatican on Sunday and has been prescribed a two-month resting period at Santa Marta. During his stay at Gemelli, he was receiving postal messages of love and support from all around the world.

Catch up on this week's top Vatican stories, including new pro-life guidelines, Pope Francis' appeal to protect children, King Charles' postponed visit, and a call to defend Christians in the Holy Land.

Lenten traditions in Rome and the Vatican showing the lance which pierced the side of Jesus and Pope Francis returns to Casa Santa Marta. Exploring the Church's teaching on annulments.

After 38 days in Gemelli Hospital in Rome, Pope Francis was discharged and returned to his residence in the Vatican, the Casa Santa Marta. He will now begin a two-month period of rest during which he will continue to receive drug and respiratory therapy.

A unique rite takes place in St. Peter’s Basilica on the Saturday of the First Week of Lent: the exposition of the Holy Lance of St. Longinus.

In an interview with EWTN Vaticano reporter Rudolf Gehrig, Cardinal Koch looks back on his life and offers intimate insights into his personal struggle with God.

According to Catholic teaching, a marriage cannot be dissolved. In his prayer intention for the month of March 2025, Pope Francis called for prayers for all families in crisis.

Photo of Pope Francis, Ukraine asks Vatican's Help, 42-second Silence of Pope Francis, Victims of Macedonia, Healing Church Division

For one day, every year, churches across the world remain open for 24 hours inviting everyone to pray in front of the Blessed Sacrament and encounter Jesus through confession.

From his hospital bed, Pope Francis approved a special ecclesial assembly for October 2028.

The Church will canonize Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati this Jubilee Year. Pope Francis, now hospitalized, urges Lent as a fresh start. Join us in prayer for him.

School of Arts and Crafts in the Vatican offers a free, six-month training course offered by the Fabbrica di San Pietro.

In this jubilee year, the Church will welcome some very well-known Catholics into the ranks of the saints. The most prominent is Carlo Acutis, who will be canonized on April 27th during the jubilee for teenagers.

The Pope has recognized saints from all walks of life—martyrs, missionaries, families, and religious—who lived with faith, service, and sacrifice.

As the Holy Father continues medical treatment at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, Cardinal Michael Czerny read Pope Francis’ message dedicated to the approximately 25,000 men and women participating in the March 8-9 Jubilee of the World of Volunteering.

Every year, abortion statistics reveal that the lives of many children are already threatened in the womb. Yet the unborn always have had a powerful ally in the Catholic Church.

Vatican: Pope calls for prayers for peace. Vatican supports Ramadan fasting. Defeat isn’t final with God. NASA scientist joins Vatican academy. Forgiveness is stronger than conflict.

Exploring one of the most ancient churches on the Vatican Hill. It was first mentioned—and thus already existed—at the time of the pontificate of Pope St. Leo III at the end of the 8th century!

Rome is preparing for the late-April Jubilee of Teenagers, culminating in Carlo Acutis' canonization. Thousands of young pilgrims will arrive, and Fr. Alfredo Tedesco, Rome’s Youth Pastoral Director, is ensuring they feel at home.

Women and life within Vatican City and the Church Universal.

On Friday, February 28, the diocesan phase closed for the beatification of Alcide De Gasperi. The ceremony took place at the Lateran Palace in Rome, marking a crucial step in the process of recognizing his virtues.

The Order of Malta held a Jubilee for its international leaders in Rome from February 28 to March 2, featuring a conference on humanitarian efforts and global relations.