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This year, in keeping with tradition, the Vatican Secretary of State pays a visit to the Vatican’s Children’s Hospital, bringing a message of Christmas hope to doctors, nurses, patients, and families.
In an interview with Argentina’s “Canal Orbe 21” TV, Pope Francis offers his thoughts on the challenges of our times and the Church’s evolving mission amid global tensions, rising inequality,
Just released reports by the NGOs ‘Human Rights Watch’ and ‘Medecins Sans Frontiers’ accuse Israel of committing “acts of genocide” and “ethnic cleansing” in Gaza. Israel responds accusing the organizations of spreading “lies”.
Archbishop Julien Kabore, the Apostolic Nuncio to Ghana, has emphasised that both natural and man-made disasters pose significant challenges to communities worldwide, particularly in Africa. He noted that the continent's vulnerabilities are exacerbated by poverty, environmental degradation, and social inequalities.
Greeting some children of Italy’s Catholic Action lay movement ahead of Christmas, Pope Francis urges them to spread the wonder of Jesus’ love for us every day by being close to the needy and those suffering war, especially other children.
The Preacher of the Papal Household, Franciscan Father Roberto Pasolini, delivered the third and final Advent meditation on the theme of smallness—not as a limitation, but as humility that creates space for encounter.
At a Mass in a Florentine prison, the city’s Archbishop reads a letter Pope Francis sent to the inmates to extend his Christmas greetings and blessings.
The new Vatican mobile post office, where one can "send and receive God's announcements," opens with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in St Peter’s Square.
Pope Francis and outgoing US president Joe Biden spoke by phone yesterday about various current issues, beginning with peace efforts in view of Christmas. The US leader thanked the Pope for "his work to promote human rights and protect religious freedom." He then accepted an invitation to visit the Vatican in January. A theme close to the Pope's heart is the fate of US death row inmates for whom he launched an appeal at the Angelus on 8 December.
The traditional gathering of Roman oratories for the blessing of Baby Jesus figurines in the Vatican on Sunday, 22 December, is enriched this year by an artistic contest inspired by the theme “A Heart of Light.”
As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes culture, information, and communication, and influences democratic processes, a group of international experts is preparing to release a “Global Policy Brief” to help policymakers use AI responsibly.
Thanks to audio streams on Vatican Radio and videos provided by Vatican Media, in collaboration with YouTube, the faithful will be able to follow every major moment of Jubilee 2025 thanks to the Vatican News portal, offered in 53 languages including sign language.
In a meeting with a group of Vietnamese benefactors of the Pontifical Missionary Works from the United States, Pope Francis highlights the "steadfast faith" of many Catholic immigrants from Vietnam living in America.
As the world marked International Migrants Day, Tunisia’s coastguard recovered the bodies of 20 African migrants in the Mediterranean Sea, a grim reminder of the deadliest year on record for migrants seeking a better life.
As Christmas approaches, Pope Francis sends a gift of a mobile hospital and other medical supplies to Ukraine
Following catastrophic 7.3-magnitude earthquake in the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, the UN Children's Fund, UNICEF, decries the disaster's impact on some 40,000 children.
Wim Wenders' 2023 film Perfect Days may resonate with many viewers for its intrinsic beauty and amazing soundtrack. Father Greg Apparcel, CSP, film critic, associate pastor of St. Patrick's Catholic American Parish in Rome, and the Paulist Fathers’ Procurator General to the Holy See, shares his reflections on the movie.
Speaking to pilgrims from the Camino de Santiago in Spain, the Pope encourages the group to reflect on what makes a pilgrimage versus a simple journey.
According to UN humanitarians, the new refusal adds to the 38 missions Israel blocked at the start of December.
Pope Francis has approved the beatification of Archbishop Eduard Profittlich, a German-born Jesuit who served in Estonia and was martyred in the Soviet Union in 1942.
Pope Francis prays for the victims of Cyclone Chido, which is feared to have killed thousands, and asks Polish pilgrims to remember Ukrainian refugees this Christmas.
The Italian daily newspaper Il Messaggero publishes a reflection by Pope Francis on the Jubilee.
As synodality begins to root into the Church, the Maronite Bishop for Central and West Africa explores how the Synod resonates with African culture.
With the opening of the Holy Door less than 6 days away, Pope Francis holds his weekly General Audience and begins the cycle of catechesis that will mark the entire Jubilee Year, focusing on "Jesus Christ, our hope."
In response to increasing religious tensions in India, Archdioceses and organizations across the country gather to promote interreligious harmony during Christmas season.
The head of the UN Children's Fund, UNICEF, reports that more than 14,500 young persons have reportedly been killed in Gaza, as the total death toll passes 45,000 according to Gaza authorities. Humanitarian agencies continue to appeal for a ceasefire to care for the victims and distribute desperately needed food aid.
Speaking to Vatican News Marc Bulteau of the French Secours Catholique says the situation in cyclone-hit Mayotte is “worse than catastrophic” and that it will take at least a decade for the archipelago to recover.
To mark his 88th birthday, Pope Francis has released several excerpts from his autobiography “Hope,” which will hit bookshelves in January, recounting his childhood in Buenos Aires and the logistical difficulties of his 2021 visit to Iraq.
Archbishop Joseph Tobjie says Christians must play a role in building an inclusive and democratic society as Syria faces an uncertain transition.
Pope Francis sends to a message to young people in Rome, and says that each one of them "brings something new into the world".
After the unimaginable destruction on the French Island of Mayotte, Cyclone Chido, a Category 4 storm, made landfall in Pemba, the capital of Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado Province. Most of northern Mozambique and southern Malawi were already bracing themselves for the worst.
The Church’s journey of synodality has reignited the faith and evangelical unity of Catholics in the Nigerian diocese of Maiduguri, according to a local parish priest.
Several Church-run aid groups, including CNEWA-Pontifical Mission and the Little Sisters of Nazareth, have worked for years to provide humanitarian aid to Palestinian refugees residing in Lebanon
Cyclone Chido devastates Mayotte, leaving widespread destruction, a rising death toll, and urgent calls for aid.
Acea Group and Archbishop Rino Fisichella present the new light architecture in Saint Peter’s Square and water facilities for pilgrims to be inaugurated for the Jubilee Year.
Fr. Vincent de Beaucoudrey, a Jesuit priest and director of Jesuit Refugee Service in Syria, has been working in the country for several years—first in Homs and now in Damascus. He is a direct witness to the upheaval that the population is currently experiencing.
Pope Francis greets a delegation of the World Methodist Council, and encourages ecumenical efforts ahead of the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea.
Pope Francis addresses Italian Banking Institutes and reminds them of the ethical dimension of banking, challenging the financial sector to invest in development, not exploitation and war.
Speaking to members of Spain's Filipino community, Pope Francis highlights the life of St. Lorenzo Ruiz, the Philippines’ first saint.
This season, be a part of the merriment by giving back through these four fun festive ways to spread holiday cheer.
Due to the tight schedule of his return flight, Pope Francis did not hold his customary press conference with the journalists accompanying him. But he did wish to express his joy in seeing a large number of parents with children in Ajaccio. Journalists on the plane gave him a surprise cake to celebrate his 88th birthday on Tuesday 17 December.
A private meeting between Pope Francis and the French President concludes the Holy Father’s one-day apostolic visit to Corsica.
Pope Francis presides over Mass in Corsica as the final public event of his one-day 47th Apostolic Journey abroad. In his homily, the Pope calls for spiritual renewal and joyful expectation of Christ's coming, urging the faithful to prepare with humility, hope, and acts of charity amidst the challenges of the world.
Renewing his urgent appeal for peace in the world, Pope Francis launches his plea from the French island of Corsica.
Addressing bishops, priests, religious consecrated men and women and seminarians in Corsica, Pope Francis reminds them that it is important for them to care for themselves and others, which also means forgiving, always.
As the Church marks the Third Sunday in Advent, Fr. Marion Nguyen, OSB, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings focusing on Advent as a time of waiting.
Addressing the "Conference on Popular Piety in the Mediterranean" in Ajaccio, Pope Francis highlights the importance of these expressions of faith as a means of fostering evangelization in our increasingly secularized societies and communities.
Shortly after his arrival in Corsica, Pope Francis stops at the archaeological site of an Early Christian baptistery that was part of Ajaccio’s first cathedral.
Pope Francis has boarded the papal plane and left Italy, travelling to the French island of Corsica.
Pope Francis makes an afternoon visit to the Basilica of St. Mary Major to entrust his 47th Apostolic Journey abroad to the protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
