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We are Jointly Responsible for the Church: Pope Francis to Cardinals
We have the same mission to evangelize the world as did the apostles 2,000 years ago, a fact that should fill us with wonder at our position of responsibility, Pope Francis said at Mass with the College of Cardinals Tuesday.
Vatican: Pope Francis’ Ukraine War Comments Not a "political stance"
The Holy See said Pope Francis’ recent comments on a car bombing that killed the daughter of an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin should not be interpreted as a “political stance.”
Jesus is Asking, “can I count on you?”: Pope Francis during Creation of 20 New Cardinals
Pope Francis created 20 new cardinals for the Catholic Church during a liturgy in St. Peter's Basilica Saturday.
Pope Francis Becomes First Pope in More Than 700 Years to Open the Holy Door in L’Aquila
During a trip to the Italian city of L'Aquila, Pope Francis participated in a centuries-old tradition established by Pope Celestine V in 1294.
New Cardinals and Pope Francis Pay Visit to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Pope Francis joined 19 of the Church’s 20 newly installed cardinals Saturday in a visit with Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at his Vatican residence.
Only Holy Spirit Will "hijack" Synod on Synodality: Cardinal at Vatican Press Conference
At a press conference in the Vatican on Friday, two cardinals introduced the “continental phase” of the Catholic Church’s Synod on Synodality — and assured journalists that the only one "hijacking" this synod will be the Holy Spirit.
Pope Francis Cautions against "arbitrary and ideological adaptations" to Church Ministries
In a message Wednesday, Pope Francis warned against letting ideology influence the Church’s ordained and lay ministries, and said he plans to initiate a dialogue with bishops on the topic.
Who Are the New Cardinals Pope Francis Created in 2022?
There will be 16 cardinals under the age of 80 elevated at the next consistory, to be held Aug. 27.
Pope Francis Instructs Vatican Entities to Move all Funds to Vatican Bank by End September
Pope Francis has ordered that the Holy See and connected entities move all financial assets to the Institute for Works of Religion (IOR), commonly known as the Vatican bank.
Motto and Logo of Pope Francis’ Next Pastoral Trip Released
The motto of the Sept. 13–15 visit, “Messengers of Peace and Unity,” is written in Kazakh across the top of the logo and Russian across the bottom.
Christians are Measured by How Well They Follow Jesus Christ and the Gospel: Pope Francis
Jesus “wants to tell us that to enter into God’s life, into salvation, we need to pass through him,” Pope Francis said.
What You Need to Know about Pope Francis' Next Consistory
On Saturday, Aug. 27, Pope Francis will place a red biretta on the heads of 18 bishops and two priests, declaring them to be cardinals “to the glory of almighty God and the honor of the Apostolic See.”
An Alliance Between Old and Young Will Save the Family: Pope Francis
Pope Francis on Wednesday emphasized the family’s need for healthy relationships and dialogue between the young and the elderly.
Pope Francis on Assumption Day: "Do I believe to love is to reign, and to serve is power?"
Reflecting on the Visitation during his Angelus address on Monday, Pope Francis reflected on the raising up to heaven of the humble handmaid of the Lord, and how that attitude is to repeated in our lives.
“Faith not a ‘lullaby’, but rather living flame to keep us wakeful, active”: Pope Fracis
“Faith is not a ‘lullaby’ that lulls us to sleep, but rather a living flame to keep us wakeful and active even at night,” Pope Francis said.
In Phone Call, Ukraine's President Thanks Pope Francis for Praying for His Country
“Our people need support of world spiritual leaders who should convey to the world the truth about acts of horror committed by the aggressor,” the Ukrainian president said.
Desire for "eternal youth" and "unlimited well-being" is Delusional Conceit: Pope Francis
Pope Francis said Wednesday that it is “delusional” to try to stop the natural passage of time in pursuit of “eternal youth” and “unlimited well-being.”
World’s Oldest Member of the College of Cardinals Dies at 98
Cardinal Jozef Tomko died early Monday morning in Rome at the age of 98. At the time of his death, the Slovakian-born cardinal was the world’s oldest living member of the College of Cardinals.
“Let us walk without fear, in certainty that the Lord always accompanies us": Pope Francis
“Do not be afraid — this is the certainty that your hearts should be attached to,” Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis Calls on Young People to Turn to Jesus Like Blessed Carlo Acutis
Pope Francis told young Catholics on Friday that Jesus is not just a moral precept but a person and a great friend.
