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Italian actor Roberto Benigni to join Pope Francis for World Children’s Day

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.

Chiara Corbella’s beatification cause to take a step forward in June

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.

Special Tour in Vatican Gardens Honors the Blessed Mother

Throughout the Marian Month of May, the Vatican Gardens are opening their gates to pilgrims from around the world for a special tour in honor of the Blessed Mother.

It’s been 100 years since the Catholic Church’s first Council in China

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 at general audience: ‘Love is charity’

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

Polish Faithful Commemorate Attempted Assassination of St. John Paul II

A delegation of Polish faithful is commemorating the 43rd anniversary of the attempted assassination of St. John Paul II at the Vatican.

#BeHuman: World Meeting on Human Fraternity in Rome

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

As ocean temps hit record, Vatican hosts discussions on climate change, offers resources

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.

What has the Vatican already said about discerning Marian apparitions?

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: Do not abandon grandparents and elderly; remain close to them

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.

Israeli embassy blasts Yemeni laureate for ‘genocide’ comments at Vatican event

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.

Hundreds Gather for the World Meeting on Human Fraternity at the Vatican

A Vatican foundation gathered government officials, scientists, athletes, artists and children to discuss on human fraternity but also to look for alternatives to wars and poverty.

Pope Francis: The devil is threatening the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church with division

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.

How to obtain a plenary indulgence during the 2025 Jubilee

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

Vatican Offers Plenary Indulgence for ‘Seven Church Pilgrimage’ After Historic Church Renovation for 2025 Jubilee Year

After the historic renovation of the facade of Santissima Trinità dei Pellegrini, the Church will offer an opportunity for a plenary indulgence for the 2025 Jubilee Year.

White Fathers Missionaries in Africa: Nomads of the Gospel

White Fathers: Shaping Catholicism's Future in Africa

Pope Francis on Mother’s Day: Let us pray also for mothers in heaven

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.

International summit on climate change to bring California, New York governors to the Vatican

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

The miracle that led to the canonization of St. Damien De Veuster

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.

Pope Francis on record-low fertility rate: ‘Human life is not a problem, it is a gift’

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

Migration helps offset serious problem of low birth rate in rich countries, Pope Francis says

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

Art Exhibition in the Arms of St. Peter’s Basilica: Encouraging Change

Artists from around the world exhibit in a Vatican exhibition that combines images from Saint Francis of Assisi's 'Canticle of the Creatures'. It contrasts the beauty of creation with the devastation of climate change, shedding light on its impact.

Full Text of ‘Spes Non Confundit,’ papal bull for the 2025 Jubilee Year

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.

The Francis Pontificate: A Double-Barreled Question

The Vatican’s secretary of state, emphasized the irreversible nature of Pope Francis’ reforms, urging the Church to fully embrace them.

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