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Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti with Pope Francis | Vatican Media

Vatican archbishop to visit Catholics in Syria and Turkey as they confront earthquake fallout

A Vatican archbishop will visit Catholics in Syria and Turkey as they continue to help those affected by

Pontifical Mission Societies Launch Special Collection to Aid Earthquake Survivors in Turkey and Syria

The Pontifical Mission Societies have responded to the call of Pope Francis to show solidarity with the people
Pope Francis met with bishops, priests, and religious in St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, on Feb. 4, 2023. (photo: Vatican Media)

Pope Francis: ‘I believe that the pope’s ministry is for life’

The Pope, repeating information he had revealed in a prior interview, said that he signed a resignation letter

How to better include laypeople in the life of the Catholic Church?

The Vatican is set to host a conference-themed “Pastors and Lay Faithful Called to Walk Together” from February
Pope Francis delivers the Angelus address on Feb. 12, 2023. | Vatican Media

Pope Francis creates independent supervisory commission for Rome Diocese

The oversight committee is part of the pope’s reform of the governance of the Rome Diocese. Pope Francis

A breakdown of the continental stages of the Synod

Pope Francis has made it clear: the Synod should no longer be an event but a process. And
Pope Francis greets pilgrims at his general audience in Paul VI Hall on Feb. 15, 2023. | Vatican Media

Pope Francis: Bring the Gospel into the world without becoming worldly

“For the Church, falling into worldliness is the worst thing that can happen,” the pope said. Pope Francis
Pope Francis at his Angelus address on Jan. 29, 2023. | Vatican Media

Pope Francis contributes to earthquake relief efforts in Syria and Turkey

Boxes of thermal shirts took sail from the port of Naples, Italy, destined for Turkey, on the morning
Wiktoria Ulma with six of her children. | The Ulma Family Museum of Poles Saving Jews in World War II.

Beatification date announced for married couple with seven children martyred by Nazis

The entire Ulma family, including one newborn baby, will be beatified in Markowa, Poland. The beatification date has

Pope Francis appoints new secretary of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches

The Lebanese Maronite priest Father Michel Jalakh, O.A.M., who was until now the rector of Antonine University in

LIVE from St. Peter Square | Angelus with Pope Francis

LIVE from St. Peter Square | Join us for the recitation of the Angelus prayer led by Pope

Vatican Office & Swedish Institute collaborate on caring for the planet

A Vatican office with the collaboration of a Swedish institute presented a booklet on caring for the planet.
Quebec Cardinal Gérald Lacroix speaks at the International Eucharistic Congress in Budapest, Hungary, Sept. 7, 2021. | Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

Quebec cardinal: ‘We’re not managers, we’re not the boss’ of laypeople

The Catholic cardinal of Quebec said Tuesday that pastors are to be shepherds who help their people grow
Pope Francis inaugurates the new art gallery at the Vatican Apostolic Library, Nov. 5, 2021. | Vatican Media.

Salesian priest named prefect of Vatican library

As prefect, Father Mauro Mantovani will help run the Vatican’s library alongside the librarian, Archbishop Angelo Vincenzo Zani.

Discover the Italian city of Terni, the hometown of Saint Valentine

St. Valentine of Terni: The Patron Saint of Love

Pope Francis meets with Cardinal Becciu, on trial for finance-related charges

A recent official meeting between Cardinal Becciu and Pope Francis raised many eyebrows amongst Vatican observers here in Rome. In fact,  Pope Francis has met with Cardinal
Pope Francis before an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez / ACI Prensa

Pope Francis Celebrates the Brotherhood of Guadalupe Sanctuaries in Mexico and Spain

In a letter published on Monday, Pope Francis celebrated the brotherhood of the sanctuaries dedicated to the Virgin
Little girl walks towards Pope Francis at the audience this Monday, February 13. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis highlights the importance of culture and faith in education during audience with Georgian university delegation

Pope Francis recently met with a delegation from the Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani University in Tbilisi, Georgia to highlight the
The Pope greets a family facing a rare disease Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis asks Our Lady to accompany families with rare diseases

This morning, February 13th, Pope Francis received a delegation from the Italian Federation of Rare Diseases and encouraged

LIVE | General Audience with Pope Francis

LIVE | Join us for the General Audience with Pope Francis from Paul VI Hall. 
Glimpses into life in Rumbek, South Sudan. The sun sets over a hut just before dusk. A family sleeps on the floor. A young girl carries water back to her hut. A boy's face scarred with leprosy smiles despite the constant pain. (photo: Colm Flynn / EWTN News In Depth)

The Forgotten Souls of South Sudan

Pope Francis recently shone a spotlight on South Sudan in East Africa, when he visited the fledgling country

Vatican Radio: 92 Years of Broadcasting for the Catholic Church

On February 12th, 1931, exactly at 4:30 p.m., Pope Pius XI inaugurated Vatican Radio by delivering the first
Pope Francis delivers the Angelus address on Feb. 12, 2023. | Vatican Media

Pope Francis urges support for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria

Pope Francis prayed Sunday for the people of Turkey and Syria who are suffering after devastating earthquakes killed
Mons. Rolando Álvarez. Credit: Episcopal Conference of Nicaragua (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Pope Francis prays for Bishop Alvarez sentenced to jail in Nicaragua

Pope Francis has issued a call to political leaders in Nicaragua to engage in a sincere search for

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