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Pope Francis waves from a window of the apostolic palace May 10, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media.

St. John Paul II is Remembered With 'affection and gratitude': Pope Francis

May 17, 2020

Pope Francis Sunday recalled the 100th anniversary of the birth of St. Pope John Paul II, saying his predecessor is remembered “with much affection and gratitude.”

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Vatican Calls Attention to Growing Food Crisis From Coronavirus

May 16, 2020

The coronavirus emergency is also causing a food-related crisis, Vatican officials said Saturday, encouraging people to do their small part to help those who are going hungry.

Pope Francis during Mass in the Casa Santa Marta May 16, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media.

Pope Francis: The Antidote to Worldliness is Christ

May 16, 2020

The only cure for worldliness is faith in Jesus Christ and in his death and resurrection, Pope Francis said at his morning Mass Saturday.

A worker cleanses St. Peter's Basilica ahead of its reopening. Credit: Vatican Media (all photos)

St. Peter’s Basilica is Sanitized Ahead of Reopening to Public

May 15, 2020

Ahead of its eventual reopening to the public, St. Peter’s Basilica is being cleaned and sanitized at the direction of the Vatican’s health and hygiene department.

A view of the Vatican's Sistine Chapel. Credit: Bohumil Petrik/CNA.

Vatican Museums to Reopen with Temperature Checks, Mandatory Face Masks

May 11, 2020

The Vatican Museums are preparing to reopen by reservation only with new health measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, according to the general secretary of Vatican City State.

Pope Francis blesses an almost empty St. Peter's Square May 10, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media.

Remember You Are Made For Heaven, Says Pope Francis

May 10, 2020

We must always remember that we are made for heaven, Pope Francis said in his Regina Coeli address Sunday. 

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta May 10, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media.

Pope Francis: ‘The Church advances through prayer’

May 10, 2020

Church leaders must put prayer before all other things, Pope Francis said at his morning Mass Sunday.

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta May 9, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media.

"The devil seeks to destroy the Church through envy": Pope Francis

May 9, 2020

The devil uses envy to try to thwart the proclamation of the Gospel, Pope Francis said at his morning Mass Saturday.

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta May 8, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media.

Pope Francis: 'Allow yourself to be consoled by Jesus'

May 9, 2020

We must learn to let ourselves be consoled by Jesus when we are suffering, Pope Francis said at his morning Mass Friday.

Pope St. John Paul II in 1979. Credit: L'Osservatore Romano

Pope Francis Hails St. John Paul II's "great witness"' Ahead of Centenary

May 5, 2020

Pope Francis said that he has looked up to St. John Paul II throughout his priesthood in a book foreword he wrote ahead of the 100-year anniversary of the Polish pope’s birth. 

Pope Francis stops before a statue of Mary in the chapel of Casa Santa Marta May 4, 2020. Credit: Vatican News.

Pope Asks God to Free Catholics from the "disease" of Division

May 4, 2020

Jesus died for everyone, but disordered attachment to one’s own ideas can cause divisions which break the unity of God’s people, Pope Francis said at Mass on Monday.

Pope Francis offers a blessing from the window of the Apostolic Palance April 26, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media/CNA.

Pope Francis Asks for Prayer for Vocations to the Priesthood on Good Shepherd Sunday

May 3, 2020

Pope Francis called on all Catholics to pray for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life on Good Shepherd Sunday, the World Day of Prayer for Vocations.

Pope Francis offers Mass in Casa Santa Marta on May 2, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media/CNA.

Pope Francis Prays for Government Leaders Facing the Coronavirus Crisis

May 2, 2020

Pope Francis prayed Saturday for mayors, governors, presidents, and legislators at a time when many government leaders are making decisions about whether to ease or extend coronavirus restrictions.

Pope Francis celebrates Mass May 1, 2020, with a statue of St. Joseph in the background. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Asks St. Joseph to Help Catholics Fight for Dignified Work for All

May 2, 2020

Pope Francis asked St. Joseph to help Catholics fight for dignified work for all as he celebrated Mass Friday.

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila, Philippines. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Pope Francis Raises Cardinal Tagle to New Rank of Cardinal Bishop

May 1, 2020

Pope Francis has raised Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle to the rank of cardinal bishop in a new sign of his esteem for the former Archbishop of Manila.

Pope Francis offers Mass in the Casa Santa Marta April 29, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media.

Identify and Confess your Sins 'concretely,' Pope Francis Says

Apr 29, 2020

When identifying your faults, avoid being vague and tell God your sins honestly and frankly so that he can heal you, Pope Francis said at Mass Wednesday.

Venerable John Paul I. Credit: L'Osservatore Romano.

Pope Francis Creates Foundation to Promote John Paul I’s Teachings

Apr 28, 2020

Pope Francis has instituted a Vatican foundation to promote the thought and teachings of Venerable John Paul I, who was pope for 33 days in 1978.

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Vatican Sends Extraordinary Form Mass Survey to World’s Bishops

Apr 28, 2020

The Vatican’s doctrinal congregation has asked the world’s bishops to report on how a landmark papal document acknowledging the right of all priests to say Mass using the Roman Missal of 1962 is being applied in their dioceses.

Pope Francis celebrates a morning Mass in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Prays that “prudence and obedience” Will Prevent Return of Pandemic

Apr 28, 2020

Pope Francis prayed that Christians would respond to the lifting of lockdown restrictions with “prudence and obedience” as he celebrated Mass Tuesday.

Pope Francis gives a blessing from the apostolic library after the Regina coeli April 26, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media.

The "greatest reality" is God's Love, Not Past Disappointments, Pope Francis Says

Apr 26, 2020

Jesus invites us to live with him in the present and not to get stuck in the disappointments and ‘what ifs’ of the past, Pope Francis said in his message before the Regina coeli antiphon on Sunday.