Vatican News
Pope's October prayer intention: 'For a shared mission'
Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of October "for a shared mission," and calls on all faithful in whatever vocation they may have to do their best to contribute to a sense of co-responsibility in the Church.
Pope gives thanks for accomplishments of late Cardinal do Nascimento
In a telegram addressed to the Archbishop of Luanda Pope Francis expresses his sorrow for the death of Cardinal Alexandre do Nascimento and recalls his care and service for those most in need.
Abuse and shame: Recalling Pope Francis' words in Belgium
Our Editorial Director, Andrea Tornielli, reflects on Pope Francis' condemnation of clerical sexual abuse during his just-ended Apostolic Journey to Belgium.
Synod Retreat Meditation: 'The Locked Room'
In his second meditation for the Synod Retreat that opened on Monday morning, Dominican Friar and former Master of the Order of Preachers, Father Timothy Radcliffe, offered a reflection on "The Locked Room" to those who will participate in the Second Session of the XVI General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, set to begin on Wednesday, 3 October.
Pope: 'True beauty is caring for others'
Meeting with a delegation of the “Custodians of Beauty” project sponsored by the Italian Bishops’ Conference (CEI), Pope Francis urges them to restore true beauty and harmony to the world, prioritizing those who live on the margins of society.
Water over Troubled Forests
With climate change threatening their lands, the Indigenous Pulangiyen people of the Philippines are rebuilding Bendum's forests and restoring life-giving water to their ancestral home. (Part one of a two part series)
Synod Retreat Meditation: 'Resurrection: Searching in the Dark'
As the Synod Retreat opened on Monday morning, Dominican Friar and former Master of the Order of Preachers, Father Timothy Radcliffe, offered a reflection on "Resurrection: Searching in the dark" to those who will participate in the Second Session of the XVI General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, set to begin on Wednesday, 3 October.
Pope Francis: May charity and nonviolence guide the world
As Cardinals Robert McElroy and Charles Bo inaugurate the new Pax Christi Catholic Institute for Nonviolence in Rome, Pope Francis sends his support and calls for charity and nonviolence to guide the world.
Pope on bombardment of Lebanon: Every disproportionate defense is immoral
On the return flight from Brussels, Pope Francis speaks to reporters about the attack that killed Hassan Nasrallah and many others, and reiterates his condemnation of abortion, praising the Christian witness of King Baudouin, who temporarily resigned rather than sign abortion into law.
Pope thanks Blessed Mother for Apostolic Journey to Belgium and Luxembourg
Pope Francis stops at the Basilica of St. Mary Major upon his return to Rome to thank Our Lady for her protection throughout 46th Apostolic Journey abroad to the European nations of Belgium and Luxembourg.
Pope Francis concludes Apostolic Journey to Belgium
Pope Francis concludes his Apostolic Journey to the European nations of Belgium and Luxembourg marking his 46th Apostolic Journey abroad.
Catholic University of Malawi graduates challenged embrace service and the concept of Ubuntu
The University Council Chairman and Pro-Chancellor of the Catholic University of Malawi, Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa, has challenged 2024 graduates to prioritise service to humanity and to live by the Philosophy of Ubuntu.
Pope appeals for immediate ceasefire in Lebanon, Gaza, Palestine, Israel
Pope Francis expresses great concern for “the escalation and intensification” of the conflict in the Middle East and appeals for an immediate ceasefire.
Pope at Mass in Brussels: ‘Do not cover up abuse'
Pope Francis presides at Mass in the Belgian capital of Brussels, and urges all members of the Church never to cover up abuse but to listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking in those who suffer.
Day two in Belgium: The Church’s ‘true treasure’
Our correspondent in Brussels reflects on the second day of the Pope’s visit to Belgium, which began with breakfast with the homeless and ended with a surprise encounter with 6,000 young people.
Pope makes surprise visit to Belgian youth: 'Make noise and pray'
Pope Francis makes a surprise visit to the "Hope Happening" youth event in Belgium, and tells young people to always pray and to rediscover the childlike innocence and joy that God wishes for us all.
Pope Francis meets with Jesuits serving in Belgium
Keeping with his tradition during Apostolic Journeys, Pope Francis meets in Brussels with his Jesuit confrères ministering in Belgium for a private moment of fraternal conversation.
Cardinal Fernández consecrates two new archbishops of DDF
The Cardinal Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has conferred episcopal consecration on Msgr. John Kennedy and Msgr. Philippe Curbelié, Secretary and Undersecretary, respectively, of the Dicastery he leads.
Pope to Louvain students: 'Continue to hope and work for a better future'
Meeting with students of the 600-year-old Catholic University of Louvain, Pope Francis encourages them to continue to hope, to work toward a better future, and to always seek the truth in their studies.
Cardinal Parolin at UN: Holy See 'deeply concerned' by current severity of violence
The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, addresses the 79th Session of UN General Assembly in New York, and expresses the Holy See's concern for deadly conflicts in parts of the world and the Church's desire for peace and human dignity.
