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Pope Leo XIV Urges Eastern Catholics Not to Abandon War-torn Lands
“I thank God for those Christians — Eastern and Latin alike — who, above all in the Middle East, persevere...
Pope Leo XIV to Journalists: Thank You “for your service to the truth ... never give in to mediocrity”
In his first address to international media on Monday, Pope Leo XIV thanked journalists for their service to the truth...
Pope Leo XIV’s First Words to the World: "Peace be with you all"
The 69-year-old new pope, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was elected the first pope from the United States on Thursday.
Cardinals Witness Destruction of Pope Francis’ Ring, Seal
The papal fisherman’s ring and lead seal were nulled during the 12th general congregation of the College of Cardinals on...
How Late Pope Francis Shaped Current College of Cardinals, Creating 108 out of the Expected 133 Electors
Of the 133 cardinals with the right to vote in this conclave, 108 were created by Pope Francis and therefore...
Pope Francis Was "faithful to his mission", Cardinal Hails Late Pontiff for Love at Last Novendiales Mass
The mission of a pope “is love itself, which becomes service to the Church and to all humanity,” Cardinal Dominique...
For Pope Francis, “work itself was his joy, nourishment, rest”: Doctrine of Faith Prefect at 6th Novendiales Mass
The prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith and a close personal friend of the late Pope...
In Pope Francis' Video Message Recorded in January, Published after Passing On, Youths Told to "learn how to listen"
The video, shared by the Italian weekly magazine “Oggi,” was made public one day after the funeral Mass of Pope...
Pope Francis Laid to Rest in Beloved Marian Basilica after Coffin Crosses Rome in Popemobile
The pope’s burial site, at his request, is the Basilica of St. Mary Major, one of the four papal basilicas...
Pope Francis’ Coffin Closed in Private Ceremony in St. Peter’s Basilica
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the camerlengo, presided over the rite of the closing and sealing of the coffin.
Vatican Releases First Photos of Pope Francis After His Death
The Vatican on Tuesday released the first photos of Pope Francis after his death, showing him dressed in red vestments...
Pope Francis’ Death: Vatican Holds “rite of ascertainment of death, deposition in the coffin”
Cardinal Kevin Farrell presided over the rite in the chapel of Pope Francis’ Vatican residence, the Casa Santa Marta, just...
Who's Cardinal Farrell, Camerlengo of Apostolic Chamber Leading Vatican Affairs, Papal Transition?
Cardinal Kevin Farrell is a key figure in the papal succession because of his appointment in 2019 as the camerlengo...
Pope Francis Died from Stroke, Coma, and Irreversible Cardiovascular Collapse: Vatican Physician
The Holy See on Monday evening released the death certificate detailing the cause of death of Pope Francis, who died...
On Good Friday, Vatican Preacher Says Authentic Intelligence is Found in Self-giving Love
Father Roberto Pasolini, OFM Cap, in his homily emphasized the importance of self-gift over self-reliance and on surrender of one’s...
As Pope Francis’ Health Improves, Vatican Says Cardinals to Celebrate Holy Week Liturgies
It has not yet been decided who will celebrate the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday evening and the Easter Sunday...
Pope Francis Says He Has Experienced "Christian joy" Amid Ongoing Illness, Recovery
In an April 1 update about the 88-year-old pontiff’s continued recovery, the Holy See Press Office said Pope Francis’ condition...
Missionaries of Mercy Priests Pope Francis Commissioned in 2016 Gather in Rome for Jubilee of Hope
“Being a Missionary of Mercy has given my life so much focus,” said Father Augustine Deji Dada of the Archdiocese...
Pope Francis Ventilated after "sudden worsening" of Respiratory Condition
Pope Francis began noninvasive ventilation on Friday after experiencing a respiratory crisis that led to a “sudden worsening” of his...
Pope Francis Creates Fundraising Commission to Solicit Vatican Donations
The commission comes as the Vatican City State and the Roman Curia continue to face budgetary and funding challenges.