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Pope Francis Appoints Nurse as His "personal health care assistant"
The Vatican announced Thursday that Pope Francis has appointed a “personal health care assistant.”
This is Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for August 2022
Pope Francis has asked the Catholic Church to pray for small businesses during the month of August.
Pope Francis: Canada "writing a new page" in Church’s Relationship with Indigenous Peoples
The pope said that his visit to Canada was "a different journey” from the other international trips of his pontificate.
"Follow the example of Mary": Pope Francis to Medjugorje Youth Festival
Pope Francis has urged the thousands of young people gathered at Medjugorje this week to follow the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary, who leads us closer to Christ.
Pope Francis to Visit Kazakhstan in September
The pope will attend the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in the Kazakh capital, Nur-Sultan.
Coveting Wealth and Possessions Blind us to the "true goods of life": Pope Francis
Covetousness is the “unbridled greed for possessions, always desiring to be rich,” the pope explained.
The Door of Retiring “is open … up to today I haven't knocked on that door”: Pope Francis
Pope Francis said Saturday that he is “open” to the possibility of retiring if he discerns that it is God’s will.
Pope Francis’ In-flight Press Conference from Canada: Full Text
Pope Francis returned to Rome on Saturday after a week-long trip to Canada. During the July 24 to 30 trip, the pope visited Edmonton, Québec, and Iqaluit on what he called a “penitential pilgrimage” to apologize to the country’s indigenous communities.
Canada's Residential Schools System was "cultural genocide": Pope Francis
Pope Francis has agreed with the view that the forced removal of Indigenous children and their treatment in Canada’s residential school system was a form of “cultural genocide.”
The Vatican is Asking Catholics to Share Their Experiences Helping Migrants and Refugees
In a video message released on July 28 ahead of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Francis poses the question: “How can we foster an enriching encounter with migrants and refugees?”
Pope Francis in Canada for a Six-day Cross-country Visit: Photos
Upon his arrival in Edmonton, the pope was greeted by representatives of Canada's indigenous peoples.
Here’s What Pope Francis Said on the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
The special observance is held on the fourth Sunday in July to roughly coincide with the feast day of Sts. Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus.
Pope Francis Begins "penitential pilgrimage" to Canada
During his six-day trip, he’s expected to meet with and apologize to indigenous Canadians for abuses committed at Church-run residential schools.
How to Receive Plenary Indulgence July 24 on the World Day for Grandparents and Elderly
All it takes is a phone call, together with confession, Holy Communion, and prayer.
Pope Francis in Canada: A Papal Pilgrimage for Healing and Reconciliation
The 37th Apostolic Journey of Pope Francis, which will take him to Canada from July 24-30, is a "penitential pilgrimage” that may also help to heal and reconcile another relationship.
In New Decree, Pope Francis Makes Changes to Opus Dei "to guard the charism"
Pope Francis issued a document on Friday that changed the oversight of Opus Dei. It also decreed that its leader, the prelate, can no longer be a bishop.
The Poor Suffer Most from Heat Waves, Drought, Other Environmental Extremes: Pope Francis
As Europe faces record high temperatures and summer wildfires, Pope Francis has pointed out that the poor suffer the most from heat waves, drought, and other environmental extremes.
Vatican Warning: Germany's "Synodal Way" Poses "threat to the unity of the Church"
The Vatican has issued another warning of a new schism from Germany coming out of the “Synodal Way”.
New Policy Says Vatican Investments Cannot Contradict Catholic Teaching
A Vatican policy published Tuesday says that the Holy See’s financial investments cannot contradict Catholic teaching.
Pope Francis Warns of Toxicity in Social Media, Calls for Inclusion in Digital Space
Pope Francis has called on Catholics to counter toxicity in social media, and to engage in dialogue and education to help deal with “lies and misinformation”.
