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12th General Congregation focuses on necessary qualities for a future Pope
The day before the beginning of the Conclave, the twelfth and final General Congregation of Cardinals focuses on various qualities important for a future Pope, including being a shepherd, bridgebuilder, and promoter of reform.
EU Parliament pays tribute to Pope Francis' moral authority
The European Parliament opens its plenary session in Strasbourg with a commemoration honouring Pope Francis as a moral authority and a voice for unity.
Cardinals invite faithful to pray for peace
The cardinals gathered for their General Congregation ahead of the conclave release a statement decrying the lack of peace agreements reached in conflict areas.
How locking cardinals in a room became known as a conclave
Electing a Pope wasn’t always the formal, ruled-based conclave we are familiar with today. Everything changed in 1271 after a papal election lasted almost three years.
Remembering A Great Pope
Vincent Doyle, Founder of Coping International, an organisation that works to support the children of clergy and religious reflects on the pontificate of Pope Francis.
Archbishop Kennedy: Pope Francis, a loving pastor determined to protect children
In an interview with Vatican News, Archbishop John Kennedy, the Head of the Disciplinary Section of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, remembers Pope Francis as a loving pastor, who offered a masterclass to faithful Catholics, and through the late Pope's care for all victims of abuse, wished to make every concrete effort to protect children and offer justice to the wounded.
Officials and Conclave staff take Oath of Secrecy in Pauline Chapel
Officials and staff involved in the upcoming Conclave take the oath of secrecy ensuring the integrity of the process to elect the new pontiff.
11th General Congregation focuses on migration, synodality, unity
The College of Cardinals convenes for the eleventh General Congregation with a focus on migration, synodality and unity ahead of the Conclave.
Benin: A workshop to rethink the commitment of Catholic lay leaders in building peaceful societies in Africa
Around fifty professionals from various sectors of social life have just concluded a week-long workshop on Sunday, 4 May, which brought together delegates from five African countries. The theme of the workshop was, "Catholic Professionals and Commitment to Christian Leadership, Peace, Good Governance, and the Protection of Life.”
The Conclave from the Middle Ages to our days
The Conclave as we know today goes back to the Middle Ages and was established to prevent a prolonged Vacant See (Sede Vacante) and outside interference.
Pontifical safeguarding commission joins in prayer for Conclave
The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors joins the Church in prayer ahead of the Conclave that begins on Wednesday, 7 May 2025.
'Dignified working conditions for all' in the prayer intentions of the last three Popes
In his annual publication of prayer intentions for 2025, Pope Francis had invited the faithful to pray during the month of May “For working conditions.” However, due to his passing, the format for the Pope Video accompanying this prayer intention has changed to now offer reflections from the late Popes Francis, Benedict XVI and John Paul II.
Gazans starve to death as the world looks away
At least 57 Palestinians have starved to death in Gaza as Israel’s blockade of critical humanitarian aid to the besieged enclave stretches into its third month amid relentless bombardments.
The fatherhood of Peter
Our Editorial Director, Andrea Tornielli, reflects on the fatherhood of the Apostle Peter, the first Pope, and remembers Pope St. Paul VI's words, which embodied the identity of the papacy: “I feel like the father of all humanity.”
All 133 Cardinal electors arrive in Rome as Cardinals hold tenth General Congregation
The Cardinals hold their tenth General Congregation to prepare for the upcoming conclave, and continue their discussions on the state of the Church and their hopes for the future.
Pope Francis celebrated as bridge-builder by Lutheran leaders
The Lutheran World Federation’s General Secretary reflects on the late Pope Francis’ legacy of unity, inclusion, and reconciliation and describes his witness as a source of inspiration for believers worldwide.
Leader of Central Asia's Bishops: Pope Francis inspires us to transmit God's love
In an interview with Vatican News, the President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Central Asia, Bishop José Luis Mumbiela Sierra, remembers Pope Francis for bringing God's love to those least expecting, and calling his Visits to Central Asia "a sort of living Gospel," in which many people learned of Catholicism for the first time.
Cardinal Mamberti: Pope Francis, faithful to his mission with all his strength
On Sunday afternoon, 4 May, the Third Sunday of Easter, Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti presided over the ninth and final Novemdiale Mass in Saint Peter’s Basilica in suffrage for Pope Francis, with the participation of the College of Cardinals. He recalled that Peter’s mission is love expressed through service to the Church and all humanity.
Ukrainian residents seek peace after massive strikes
Authorities say Russia launched a massive drone attack on Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, hitting a high-rise residential block, triggering fires, and injuring 46 people. The strike, one of several in recent days, has underscored calls for peace in the more than three-year-long war.
Missile fired from Yemen lands near Tel Aviv airport
A missile fired from Yemen landed near the main terminal of Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport on Sunday morning.
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