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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

Pope Francis prays for Turkey after deadly Istanbul bombing

Pope Francis has expressed his condolences for the victims of a deadly bombing on a busy pedestrian street

German bishops meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican amid concern over Synodal Way

Pope Francis received the German bishops at the Vatican on Thursday. The audience with Pope Francis lasted about

Vatican conference examines history of 400-year-old Congregation of Propaganda Fide

The Congregation of Propaganda Fide — a Vatican department dedicated to the Church’s missionary activity — is celebrating

Pope Francis travels to northern Italy to share a special meal with his cousins

Pope Francis traveled to northern Italy on Saturday to celebrate the 90th birthday of his second cousin Carla

‘We lift our prayers to God for peace in Ukraine’: Vatican Mass marks Ukraine-Holy See diplomatic relationship

Cardinal Pietro Parolin offered Mass for peace in Ukraine on Thursday in the Basilica of St. Mary Major

What is behind Pope Francis’ appointment of the new prefect for the Eastern Churches?

For the role of prefect of the Dicastery for the Oriental Churches, Pope Francis has chosen Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti, who

Pope Francis removes Caritas Internationalis leaders, appoints temporary administrator

Pope Francis on Tuesday removed the entire leadership of an international confederation of charities and appointed a temporary

Pope Francis chooses papal ambassador to lead Dicastery for the Eastern Churches

Pope Francis on Monday appointed a papal ambassador and expert in Eastern languages and literature to lead the

Pope Francis: What is spiritual consolation? The saints explain

Pope Francis used the example of several Catholic saints to explain the concept of spiritual consolation during his

What is behind the changes at Caritas Internationalis?

Why did Pope Francis dismiss the entire leadership of the Church’s worldwide charity arm Tuesday? What role will

Pope Francis meets Jewish leaders as they launch initiative to strengthen Catholic-Jewish bonds

Pope Francis met with international Jewish leaders on Tuesday as they launched an initiative to strengthen Catholic-Jewish bonds.

Pope Francis gives a shoutout to 2022 FIFA World Cup

Pope Francis gave a shoutout to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar at the end of his

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