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Vatican’s First Envoy to Postwar Syria Sees a Nation With ‘A Desire For Life’

Gugerotti emphasized that his current visit to Syria is for ecclesiastical purposes only, aiming primarily to assess the conditions of Christians there.

Pope Francis at Wednesday audience: Ask for the grace ‘to listen more than we speak’

Pope Francis on Wednesday told pilgrims attending his Jan. 29 general audience in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall to imitate St. Joseph

American Theologian Promoted By Pope Francis Calls For Focus On Scripture, Evangelization

Professor Mary Healy of Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Michigan discussed her Jan. 11 appointment by Pope Francis to the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments.

Editor of Pope Francis’ Autobiography: ‘He Gave Absolute Freedom, Without Red Lines’

The autobiography is the fruit of a six-year process — until very recently secret — to put the Holy Father’s memoirs into writing.

Elon Musk’s Brother Pitches Jubilee Year Drone Show in Rome

Kimbal Musk, entrepreneur and younger brother of Elon Musk, met with Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri over the weekend to propose a drone-based musical light show for the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee.

New Vatican Document Says AI Should Lead To ‘A Renewed Appreciation of All That is Human’

The Vatican on Tuesday released a new “note” addressing the ethical and anthropological implications of artificial intelligence (AI).

Pope Francis: Suffering Becomes ‘Occasion For Transformative Encounter’ With God

Pope Francis emphasized how suffering can become “an occasion for a transformative encounter” with God, describing three distinct ways the divine draws close to those experiencing illness and hardship.

Pope Francis Says He’s More Concerned About Human Intelligence Than AI

Pope Francis said Monday that he is more concerned about the development of human intelligence than artificial intelligence.

At Vatican Jubilee, Pope Francis Skips Prepared Text For Heart-to-Heart With Journalists

“Communication means stepping outside ourselves a bit to give something of myself to another,” Pope Francis told hundreds of communications professionals Saturday.

Pope Sees ‘Providential’ Moment as Catholics, Orthodox Hope to Celebrate Easter 2025 Together

Pope Francis asked, “Do you believe this?” during Saturday’s ecumenical vespers, urging Catholics and Orthodox to consider uniting Easter dates in this historic year.

Vatican’s Blessing Guidelines: Global Responses to Fiducia Supplicans a Year Later

The close of the jubilee for communicators highlights the impact of Fiducia Supplicans and Vatican communications on diverse historical, cultural, and political contexts worldwide.

Pope Marks Word of God Sunday Amid 2025 Jubilee Events: ‘God’s Word Walks With Us’

Pope Francis marked the Sunday of the Word of God by installing 40 Catholics from multiple continents as lectors during a special Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, including faithful from Iceland to the Philippines.

Never Forget Auschwitz Horrors, Pope Francis Says Ahead of 80th Anniversary

Ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Pope Francis emphasized that the horrors of Auschwitz “must never be forgotten or denied."

Word of God Sunday: Scripture Expert Explains Why the Bible is ‘Modern,’ How to Preach Well

A Scripture expert who is now the official preacher of Pope Francis has explained what makes the Bible “modern” and why knowledge of the word of God is important for evangelization.

Why Cardinal Czerny and Sculptor Timothy Schmalz Brought ‘Angels Unawares’ to the Vatican

Canadians Cardinal Michael Czerny and sculptor Timothy P. Schmalz on Thursday in Rome spoke about evangelization through art as part of festivities linked to the Jan. 24–26 Jubilee of the World of Communications.

Pope Francis sends delegation to Syria to support reconstruction

Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, sent by Pope Francis, is visiting Syria until Jan. 29 to deliver the pope’s blessing to Catholics and support the country’s reconstruction.

Vatican issues guide on richness of Eastern Catholic Churches

The Dicastery for the Eastern Churches has prepared a pastoral guide for the 2025 Jubilee of the Eastern Churches, to be celebrated May 12–14, in order to make known the richness of the Christian traditions of the Eastern world.

Pope Francis taps travel agent Cardinal Koovakad to lead Interreligious Dialogue dicastery

Pope Francis has appointed his personal travel agent and new cardinal, George Jacob Koovakad, to lead the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, following the death last year of Cardinal Miguel Ángel Ayuso Guixot.

New Chinese Bishop Ordained Under Vatican-China Agreement

The Vatican announced this week that Pope Francis has erected a new diocese in China and appointed Father Anthony Ji Weizhong as its first bishop.

Pope Francis Approves Transfer of Chinese Bishop to Diocese of Fuzhou

The Vatican announced Thursday that Pope Francis had approved the transfer of Bishop Joseph Cai Bingrui from the Diocese of Xiamen to the Diocese of Fuzhou, both in the southeast Chinese province of Fujian.

Pope Francis to World Economic Forum: AI Must Serve Human Dignity, Not Violate it

Pope Francis on Thursday released his message to global leaders attending the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, this week, telling attendees that artificial intelligence (AI) must ultimately serve humanity and the common good.

Pope Francis At General Audience: Jesus Gives Us The ‘Grace of Not Fearing’

Pope Francis on Wednesday continued his yearlong jubilee catechesis series on “Jesus Christ Our Hope,” emphasizing that those who trust in God have no reason to fear.

Cardinal Schönborn Retires as Vienna Archbishop on 80th Birthday

Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, OP, concluded his term as archbishop of Vienna, Austria, on Wednesday, his 80th birthday, when Pope Francis accepted his resignation.

Pope Francis Appoints Austin, Texas, Bishop Joe Vásquez as Archbishop of Galveston-Houston

Pope Francis named Austin Bishop Joe Vásquez to replace 75-year-old Cardinal Daniel DiNardo as head of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.

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