Pope Francis clarified that the final Synod on Synodality document, advocating structural changes like increased lay and women participation, is part of the Church’s ordinary magisterium and must be implemented by dioceses.

The Vatican may make “spiritual abuse” a formalized crime in Church law, rather than merely an aggravating circumstance of other crimes.

Pope Francis recognized a miracle attributed to Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati’s intercession on Monday, paving the way for his canonization as a saint during the Catholic Church’s Jubilee of Youth next summer.

Pope Francis met with the John Paul II Pontifical Theological Institute on Monday, urging collaboration with scholars and cultural institutions to support Catholic spouses and families.

The Vatican on Monday publicized further initiatives undertaken by St. Peter’s Basilica in light of the 2025 Jubilee Year — including a new magazine and a livestream of the tomb of St. Peter.