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...
Pope Francis has written a personal letter to the 21 men – bishops and priests from around the world – whom he will raise to the Cardinalate at a consistory set for December 8, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Noting...
ROME— Pope Francis on Saturday addressed the first World Children’s Day, a gathering with children from around the globe, where he spoke on the importance of building a future based on peace, hope, and dialogue. “In you, children, everything speaks of life and the future. The...
VATICAN — Church experts will meet in study groups to examine the question of women deacons and other key topics through June 2025 — well beyond the Oct. 27 conclusion of the final assembly of the Synod on Synodality, Pope Francis revealed in a new...