Vatican News
Pope to Filipino community: We must build a welcoming home
Speaking to members of Spain's Filipino community, Pope Francis highlights the life of St. Lorenzo Ruiz, the Philippines’ first saint.
Pope thanks journalists on return flight from Corsica for their work
Due to the tight schedule of his return flight, Pope Francis did not hold his customary press conference with the journalists accompanying him. But he did wish to express his joy in seeing a large number of parents with children in Ajaccio. Journalists on the plane gave him a surprise cake to celebrate his 88th birthday on Tuesday 17 December.
Pope’s meeting with Macron concludes Corsica visit
A private meeting between Pope Francis and the French President concludes the Holy Father’s one-day apostolic visit to Corsica.
Pope at Mass: Christ is joy, in every time and amid every affliction
Pope Francis presides over Mass in Corsica as the final public event of his one-day 47th Apostolic Journey abroad. In his homily, the Pope calls for spiritual renewal and joyful expectation of Christ's coming, urging the faithful to prepare with humility, hope, and acts of charity amidst the challenges of the world.
Pope Francis pleads for peace in the world
Renewing his urgent appeal for peace in the world, Pope Francis launches his plea from the French island of Corsica.
Pope to priests and religious in Corsica: Forgive everything, forgive always
Addressing bishops, priests, religious consecrated men and women and seminarians in Corsica, Pope Francis reminds them that it is important for them to care for themselves and others, which also means forgiving, always.
Lord's Day Reflection: 'Rejoice: Jesus, our joy, is coming'
As the Church marks the Third Sunday in Advent, Fr. Marion Nguyen, OSB, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings focusing on Advent as a time of waiting.
Pope in Corsica: ‘Popular piety fosters evangelization and community’
Addressing the "Conference on Popular Piety in the Mediterranean" in Ajaccio, Pope Francis highlights the importance of these expressions of faith as a means of fostering evangelization in our increasingly secularized societies and communities.
Pope arrives in Corsica, prays before ancient Baptistery
Shortly after his arrival in Corsica, Pope Francis stops at the archaeological site of an Early Christian baptistery that was part of Ajaccio’s first cathedral.
Pope Francis departs on his 45th Apostolic Journey abroad: Corsica
Pope Francis has boarded the papal plane and left Italy, travelling to the French island of Corsica.
Pope Francis entrusts Corsica visit to Our Lady's protection
Pope Francis makes an afternoon visit to the Basilica of St. Mary Major to entrust his 47th Apostolic Journey abroad to the protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Aid continues to reach Syrian Christian communities
Michel Constantin, regional director for CNEWA-Pontifical Mission for Lebanon, Syria and Egypt, is in contact with partners in Syria regarding the situation on the ground, and provides an update on the status of the Christian community.
Pope to Nuncio to Russia: War is a serious wound inflicted on human family
Pope Francis sends a letter to the Apostolic Nuncio to Russia nearly a month after the war in Ukraine passed the 1,000 day mark, and laments the suffering inflicted on innocent people while calling on his representative to foster diplomatic efforts to seek peace.
Cardinal Parolin: ‘In Corsica, the Pope will call for prayer and responsibility’
Speaking to Vatican News, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin describes Pope Francis’ 47th Apostolic Journey to Corsica on Sunday as a journey in the footsteps of Christian tradition, testimony, and encounter, during which he will reaffirm that the Mediterranean must not become a cemetery for migrants.
Pope Francis calls for putting the sick back at the centre of care
Pope Francis meets with members of the Italian Association against Leukaemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, and emphasises the need to dispel the "darkness of pain" generated by infirmity through the gift of self and closeness.
Zayed Award Committee: Candidates are ‘Apostles of Hope’ in wounded world
Following their audience with Pope Francis, members of the judging committee for the 2025 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity share their belief in the importance of recognizing the extraordinary efforts people make to foster peace and fraternity.
Pope encourages artists to build peace and hope through art
Pope Francis meets with artists and organizers of the 2024 Christmas Concert in the Vatican and encourages them to use their talent and artistry to promote fraternity and reconciliation to build peace and hope in a broken world.
The Jubilees of the 20th century through the lens of the media
A series of docufilms entitled "I Giubilei Mediatici" (Media Jubilees) offers an original and previously unseen perspective on the Holy Years of the 20th century.
Fr Pasolini: Trust is the key to hope
The new preacher of the papal household, Fr Roberto Pasolini, delivers his second Advent homily to Pope Francis and the Roman Curia.
Sudan: The fierce hope of a forgotten nation
A 20-month civil war has plummeted Sudan into a devastating humanitarian crisis with widespread violence, starvation, and displacement, but its people persist with hope, urging international action for peace and aid.
