The Vatican on Tuesday said tests earlier in the afternoon showed Pope Francis had developed “bilateral” or double pneumonia, leading doctors to prescribe additional treatment for the Holy Father. “Laboratory tests, [a] chest X-ray, and the Holy Father’s clinical condition continue to present a complex picture,”...
A priest from the Philippines made history by becoming the first Filipino bishop in Australia. About 3,000 people filled the pews of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Melbourne on Feb. 1 for the consecration of Bishop Rene Ramirez, who hails from Gapan, a city in Nueva Ecija...
Addressing the faithful ahead of the recitation of the Angelus prayer on Sunday, Pope Francis reflected on the Gospel passage from Luke that recounts Jesus’ visit to the synagogue in Nazareth. He pointed to the moment when Jesus declared Himself the fulfilment of the prophecy of...
The Church marks the sixth Sunday of the Word of God on January 26, 2025, a day instituted by Pope Francis on September 30, 2019, to emphasize the significance of Sacred Scripture. The theme for this year’s edition is taken from the Psalms: “I hope in...
VATICAN — Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of January is for the right to an education. “Today we’re experiencing an ‘educational catastrophe,’ the Holy Father said in a video released Jan. 2. “This is no exaggeration. Due to wars, migration, and poverty, some 250...
As Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica, the evening of 24 December 2024, he ushered in the widely-anticipated 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope. With the liturgical gesture of the Door's opening at the start of the Christmas Mass during the Night, as...
VATICAN — Pope Francis on Christmas Day delivered the traditional urbi et orbi address and blessing in Vatican City, inviting all individuals and nations to “silence the sound of arms and overcome divisions.” Delivering his Christmas Day message overlooking crowds of thousands of international pilgrims in...
The logo shows four stylized figures, representing all of humanity, coming from the four corners of the earth. They embrace each other to indicate the solidarity and fraternity which should unite all peoples. The figure at the front is holding onto the cross. It is not...
Pope Francis made a surprise announcement at the end of the Synod on Saturday. He said he won’t be making any modifications to the final document, as drafted by the Synod Assembly, but that he approves it as is. The news was greeted by applause...
VATICAN — As the death toll from tropical storm “Kristine” continues to rise, Pope Francis offered prayers for Filipinos affected by the destruction and flooding. His remarks at his Oct. 27 Angelus address at the Vatican came as Filipinos appealed for help and their bishops called...