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Pope Francis Unveils Sweeping Reform of Catholic Church’s Penal Sanctions
The Vatican published Tuesday major revisions to Book VI of the Code of Canon Law, which covers penal law in the Church, including sanctions related to clerical sexual abuse.
Pope Francis Releases Video Message on the Beauty of Marriage
Pope Francis has asked people to pray throughout June for young people preparing for the life-long journey of marriage.
World Health Organization Grants Holy See Permanent Observer Status
The Holy See has been granted permanent observer status to the World Health Organization following resolution adopted by consensus on May 31.
Pope Francis turns to Mary, Undoer of Knots, at end of rosary marathon for end to pandemic
Pope Francis asked on Monday for the intercession of Mary, Undoer of Knots, as he ended a month-long global rosary marathon.
Pope Francis: Basketball is a Sport that ‘lifts you up to the heavens’
Pope Francis described basketball on Monday as “a sport that lifts you up to the heavens.”
The Holy Trinity invites us to grow in unity as Christians: Pope Francis
On the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Pope Francis said unity is essential to Christian life because God is a communion of love.
Successor to Robert Cardinal Sarah at Vatican’s Congregation for Divine Worship Appointed
Pope Francis appointed Archbishop Arthur Roche on Thursday as the prefect of the Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments.
Pope Francis Offers Advice for When Prayers Seem to go Unanswered
Pope Francis confronted the “scandal” of prayers that seem to go unanswered during his Wednesday general audience by pointing to the hope found in the Resurrection, “when all human longings … will be fulfilled.”
Pope Francis Launches 7-year Laudato si’ Action Plan
Pope Francis launched Tuesday the Vatican’s seven-year Laudato si’ action plan to implement environmental sustainability in different sectors of the Church from religious orders to Catholic schools and hospitals.
Pope Francis Prays that Dominicans' Jubilee Year “usher in a new springtime of the Gospel”
Pope Francis praised the Dominican charisms of preaching and missionary discipleship in a letter marking the 800th anniversary of the death of the order’s founder, St. Dominic Guzman.
“If your heart has a festering wound … open your heart to the Holy Spirit”: Pope Francis
Pope Francis on Sunday urged those who feel trapped by loneliness, despair, and pain to open themselves to the Holy Spirit.
Pope Francis Marks 500 Years Since Conversion of St. Ignatius of Loyola
Pope Francis said Sunday that the cannonball that wounded Ignatius of Loyola 500 years ago not only changed the saint’s life but also the course of the world.
Vatican Asks all Catholic Dioceses to Take Part in Synod on Synodality
The Vatican announced Friday that the Synod of Bishops on synodality has been postponed to 2023, with a two-year consultative preparatory phase involving Catholic dioceses worldwide.
Pope Francis Calls for Global Prayer for Peace in the Holy Land
Pope Francis on Friday asked Catholics around the world to pray for peace in the Middle East as he addressed ambassadors newly accredited to the Holy See.
Laudato si' Week Recalls Encyclical's Sixth Anniversary
The Vatican is observing Laudato si’ Week to mark the sixth anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical on care for our common home. The week includes an online climate summit.
Charity is Fundamental to Politics, Pope Francis Tells Youth
Charity is a necessary part of politics, Pope Francis told youth from around the world on Thursday.
Vatican Wants to "do everything possible" to End Israel-Gaza Conflict: Cardinal Parolin
The Vatican Secretary of State said Tuesday that the Holy See is committed to doing everything it can to help end the Israel-Gaza conflict.
"Praying is not easy": Pope Francis at Wednesday General Audience
Pope Francis acknowledged Wednesday that praying is hard, but suggested ways to overcome common obstacles.
Pope Francis Thanks Charismatic Catholics, Evangelicals for Offering ‘sign of fraternity'
Pope Francis on Saturday thanked charismatic Catholics and evangelicals in Italy for offering a “sign of fraternity.”
Pope Francis: Children’s Deaths in Israel-Gaza Conflict ‘terrible and unacceptable’
Pope Francis made an impassioned appeal Sunday for an end to surging violence in the Holy Land.
