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Pope Francis celebrates his 86th birthday with the Missionaries of Charity on Dec. 17. (photo: National Catholic Register / Vatican Media)

4 things to know about Pope Francis on his 86th birthday

“There is only one thing that really makes us age, grow old interiorly: not age, but sin,” Pope

Pope Francis: Resignation already signed ‘in case of medical impediment’

Pope Francis said that in case of not being able to continue governing the Catholic Church due to

A married couple with seven children to be beatified by the Catholic Church for martyrdom by Nazis

Pope Francis has recognized the martyrdom of a married couple with seven children who were killed by the

Cardinal Cantalamessa: charity saves from dehumanization

The first thing to do at Christmas is to believe in God’s love for man. This, in summary,
Pope Leo's first Christmas "Urbi et Orbi" Blessing on December 25, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibanez | EWTN Vatican

What is the papal blessing known as “Urbi et Orbi”?

“Urbi et Orbi” literally means “to the city (of Rome) and to the world” and refers to the
Pope Francis arriving at the general audience at the Vatican, Dec. 14, 2022 | Daniel Ibáñez / CNA

This is why Pope Francis wants you to spend less money this Christmas

Pope Francis is inviting everyone to have “a more humble Christmas” this year. At the end of his

Pope Francis donates three fragments of the Parthenon to Ieronymos II

The Holy See announced this morning that Pope Francis “has decided to donate to His Beatitude Ieronymos II,

Jesuit superior says that Fr. Marko Rupnik was excommunicated in 2019

The Jesuit Superior General, Father Arturo Sosa, has confirmed that Jesuit artist Father Marko Rupnik incurred an automatic
A person takes a photo of Pope Francis on a cell phone during a papal audience on Dec. 10, 2022. | Vatican Media

Pope Francis: Look at each other, not cell phone screens

Pope Francis has urged young people to look away from their cell phone screens and make eye contact

Pope Francis celebrates 53 years of ordination today

On the 13th of December, 1969, just four days before his 33rd birthday, Jesuit seminarian Jorge Mario Bergoglio

The Vatican Opens Beautiful Exhibition of Several Nativity Scenes

The Vatican is honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary while also preparing for Christmas. On Thursday, the Holy See

An Encyclical on Peace in Ukraine

On December 6th, Francesco Antonio Grana, an Italian Vaticanist, presented the book which he compiled and edited ‘An

Pope Francis: Be surprised by God’s mercy this Advent

The season of Advent is a time to let ourselves be surprised by God’s mercy and compassion, Pope
Pope Francis met Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mukwege on Dec. 9, 2022. | Vatican Media

Pope Francis meets Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mukwege ahead of Congo trip

Pope Francis met Friday with Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mukwege, a Congolese physician known for his work
Winter in Kyiv, Ukraine (2018) | Viktor Bystrov / Unsplah (CC0)

Vatican holds thermal shirt drive for Ukraine

The Vatican’s charity office is holding a drive to collect thermal shirts for people in Ukraine as they
Pope Francis speaking at the general audience on St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Nov. 30, 2022 | Daniel Ibáñez / CNA

Pope Francis decrees better control of Vatican funds and foundations

Pope Francis issued a decree on Tuesday aimed at improving the financial accountability of funds, foundations, and other

PHOTOS: ‘Life is Beautiful’ actor Roberto Benigni meets the pope

Pope Francis enthusiastically greeted Italian actor and comedian Roberto Benigni at the Vatican on Wednesday morning. Benigni, best

Like a row of dominoes: an analysis of the latest Vatican appointments

As with a row of dominoes — where the fall of the first triggers a chain of consequences

Pope Francis concerned about deadly clashes in South Sudan

Pope Francis said Sunday he is concerned about recent deadly clashes in the northern part of South Sudan.

Watch: Cardinal Sarah on the Importance of a Spiritual Life

In an exclusive interview with EWTN’s Andreas Thonhauser, Cardinal Sarah discusses his new book, Catechisis of a Spiritual

Pope Francis blesses Nativity scene made by craftsmen in Guatemala

Pope Francis blessed a Nativity scene on Saturday that was handmade by artisan craftsmen in Guatemala. Guatemala’s Minister

Jesuit artist Father Rupnik’s ministry restricted following reports of abuse allegations

A prominent Jesuit priest and artist had his ministry restricted, reportedly after an investigation by his religious order

Vatican’s first auditor general and his deputy sue Secretariat of State

The first auditor general of the Vatican and his deputy are suing the Secretariat of State for $9.25

Pope Francis shares meal with the poor

Pope Francis had lunch with around 1,300 poor from Rome on Sunday. The meal was part of several Vatican-sponsored

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