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Cardinals recognize right to vote of all Cardinal electors in conclave
The College of Cardinals announces that all 133 Cardinal electors participating in the upcoming conclave have the right to vote for the new Pope.
UN Secretary General remembers Pope Francis
During a special commemoration remembering Pope Francis at the United Nations in New York on Tuesday, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres praises the late Pontiff for always being 'a voice of peace in a world of war,' reminding us of our moral duties, and being a constant 'messenger of hope.'
Cardinal Gambetti at Novemdiales Mass: See the fullness of God in the least
Presiding over the fourth Novemdiales Mass in memory of Pope Francis, Cardinal Gambetti reminds the faithful that they should see God in everyone as the late Pope did.
Faith and Fellowship: The resilience of Zimbabwean migrants in South Africa
Every last Sunday of the month, Catholic asylum-seekers, migrants, and refugees in South Africa come together in some cities to participate in a Eucharistic celebration. Most of these migrants are from Zimbabwe and have made South Africa (SA) their home.
‘Giro d'Italia’ 2025 final leg through Vatican in honour of Pope Francis
The final leg of the 108th “Giro d’Italia” will pay homage to Pope Francis when for the first time in history it will pass through the Vatican gardens.
Ghanaians celebrate the Jubilee for People with Disabilities
While the Jubilee for People with Disabilities is taking place in Rome from 28-29 April, local churches around the world are also celebrating these days, such as, "Hope for Life" in Ghana, with its outreach helping and empowering those with physical and mental challenges.
Conclave. Who will elect the next Pope
The upcoming Conclave opening on 7 May will be less euro-centric than it has ever been before, with over three-quarters of the 135 Cardinal electors appointed by Pope Francis, who reshaped the College of Cardinals, showing a more generous gaze on the peripheries of the Church.
Cardinals announce pre-conclave Mass at sixth General Congregation
The College of Cardinals holds their sixth General Congregation on Tuesday morning, and announces the times of the votive Mass ahead of the conclave and the procession to enter the Sistine Chapel.
Cardinals thank attendees and organisers of Pope’s funeral
The College of Cardinals expresses their gratitude to the religious and political leaders who attended the Pope’s funeral on Saturday, as well as the civil authorities who helped organise it.
Patti Smith: Pope Francis was a dandelion amongst stones
Patti Smith, the rock icon of the Seventies and beyond, describes her deep admiration for Pope Francis, whom she met on several occasions. Following Pope Francis' death, she shares a poem and other reflections in his memory, which she describes in an interview to Vatican News.
Sr. Veronica Donatello calls for ‘culture of belonging'
The head of disability outreach for the Italian Bishops' Conference, Sr. Veronica Donatello, opens the conference, "We: Pilgrims of Hope," the first event of the Jubilee of Persons with Disabilities.
The 'Pope's Sculptor' remembers the late Pope Francis
In an interview with Vatican News, Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz, often referred to as 'the Pope's Sculptor,' remembers the late Pope Francis and his unique ability to transmit to convey the Lord's immense and unceasing love to the most marginalized and discarded; and how the artist has 'found purpose in giving form to the Holy Father's deep concerns.'
Bishop Marini recalls Pope Francis’ love for Our Lady
Bishop Guido Marini, who served for 8 years as Pope Francis’ Master of Liturgical Celebrations, celebrates a memorial Mass and recounts his memories of the faith and humanity of the late Pope.
Cardinal Becciu renounces participation in upcoming conclave
Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu has announced he will obey the will of the late Pope Francis, renouncing his participation in the conclave to elect a new Pope, which begins on May 7.
Archbishop Fisichella celebrates Mass for Jubilee of Persons with Disabilities
On the first day of the Jubilee of Persons with Disabilities, Archbishop Rino Fisichella presides at Mass at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, and prays that the late Pope Francis’ legacy will give us courage “not to remain silent.”
Cardinal Reina at Novemdiales Mass: 'We feel like sheep without a shepherd'
At Mass on the third day of the Novemdiales in suffrage for Pope Francis, the Cardinal Vicar General for the Diocese of Rome reminds the faithful, as they mourn the late Pope, that death is not the end because ‘The grain must die to bear fruit.’
Nigeria: New Catholic Diocese of Katsina maps out pastoral plan
The Catholic Diocese of Katsina has concluded its General Pastoral Assembly, which was aimed at developing a pastoral plan that caters to the needs of the relatively new diocese. The Diocese of Katsina was carved from the Diocese of Sokoto on 16 October 2023. During the assembly, the Bishop urged participants to be guided by the Holy Spirit.
Canadian Bishops call on Catholics to vote with a vision for a better future
As Canadians cast their ballots in pivotal elections overshadowed by tariffs and annexation threats from the United States, the Canadian Bishops urge Catholic voters to reflect deeply on the nation’s challenges with hope and a vision for a better future.
Remembering Pope Francis: A leader in advocacy for the most marginalized
Among the tributes to Pope Francis, Vatican News spoke to Monsignor Robert Vitillo, who celebrates Pope Francis' leadership in advocating and building relationships in favor of the worlds poorest and marginalized by helping others see that every single human person is a child of God meriting utmost care and respect.
Continuing the journey: JRS and the spirit of Pope Francis
Br Michael Schöpf SJ, International Director of the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS), reflects on Pope Francis’ legacy as a global advocate for refugees and peace.
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