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Pope Francis recorded a video message for the people of South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Pope Francis ‘greatly disappointed’ over missing trip to Africa this week

Jul 2, 2022

By Courtney Mares

The pope released a video message in which he urged the Congolese and South Sudanese people to place their hope... Read more

An image of St. Peter in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on June 29, 2022.

PHOTOS: Scenes from the feast of saints Peter and Paul in Rome

Jul 2, 2022

By Daniel Ibañez

The feast of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, whose official name is the joint Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul,... Read more

Elon Musk posted a photo with Pope Francis on Twitter.

Elon Musk posts photo with Pope Francis at the Vatican

Jul 2, 2022

By Courtney Mares

The Vatican has yet to publicly acknowledge that the meeting took place. Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square, June 25, 2022

Pope Francis: 'I believe it is time to rethink the concept of a just war'

Jul 1, 2022

By Courtney Mares

In an interview published Friday, Pope Francis said that he believes it is time to rethink the concept of “just... Read more

Bishop Nunzio Galantino, president of the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See, pictured in 2016.

Vatican confirms sale of London property at heart of finance trial

Jul 1, 2022

By Courtney Mares

The Vatican has confirmed the sale of the luxury London property at the center of a financial corruption trial. Read more

Pope Francis visits the San Raffaele Borona assisted living home in Rieti, Italy, Oct. 4, 2016.

This is Pope Francis' prayer intention for July 2022

Jun 30, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis has asked the Catholic Church to pray in a special way for the elderly during the month of... Read more

Pope Francis delivers a homily from a wheelchair on June 5, 2022. 2

Pope Francis misses meeting with Jewish delegation due to knee pain

Jun 30, 2022

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis missed a meeting with a Jewish delegation on Thursday morning after experiencing a flare-up of knee pain, according... Read more

Pope Francis meets with a delegation from the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople in the Vatican's Santa Marta guesthouse, June 30, 2022.

Pope Francis: Catholic-Eastern Orthodox dialogue can promote world peace

Jun 30, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

Unity among Christians is a necessary step to building a world of fraternity, Pope Francis said on Thursday. Read more

Pope Francis at a Mass for the feast of Ss. Peter and Paul in St. Peter's Basilica, June 29, 2022.

Pope Francis on the feast of Peter and Paul: Care for the vulnerable

Jun 29, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis called Wednesday for Catholics not to retreat into their own groups, but to open the church doors and... Read more

Pope Francis during his appearance for the Angelus in St. Peter's Square on June 29, 2022, the feast of Saints Peter and Paul.

Faith ‘is never a walk in the park,’ Pope Francis says on Peter and Paul feast

Jun 29, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

The pope prayed a mid-week Angelus to mark the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, the patron saints of the... Read more

A photograph taken on June 28, 2022 shows charred goods in a grocery store of the destroyed Amstor mall in Kremenchuk, one day after it was hit by a Russian missile strike according to Ukrainian authorities.

Pope Francis condemns ‘barbaric attack’ on Ukraine mall

Jun 29, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

A Russian missile hit a shopping mall June 27, killing at least 18, Ukrainian authorities said. Read more

Pope Francis greets House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Paul Pelosi in St. Peter's Basilica after Mass on June 29, 2022.

Nancy Pelosi reportedly receives Communion at papal Mass

Jun 29, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pelosi was banned from receiving Holy Communion in her home diocese, the Archdiocese of San Francisco, in May. Read more

Canonization Mass on May 15, 2022

Pope Francis pens letter on liturgy after Traditionis custodes

Jun 29, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

The 15-page apostolic letter, Desiderio Desideravi, was published on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. Read more

Archbishop Rino Fisichella, pro-prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, presents the logo for the 2025 Jubilee Year, June 28, 2022.

Winning 2025 Jubilee Year logo unveiled after global competition

Jun 28, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Vatican evangelization chief unveiled on Tuesday the winning logo of the 2025 Jubilee Year, chosen after a worldwide competition. Read more

The front page of the new L’Osservatore di Strada, which will be available June 30.

Vatican debuts monthly street newspaper

Jun 28, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Vatican-owned L’Osservatore Romano debuted on Tuesday a street newspaper aiming “to give voice to the voiceless.” Read more

Pope Francis walks with a cane at the beginning of a meeting with Brazilian bishops on June 27, 2022.

Pope Francis: ‘I have been able to walk for three days’

Jun 28, 2022

By Courtney Mares

The 85-year-old pope has used a wheelchair for many of his public audiences for nearly two months. Read more

Pope Francis at a general audience in Rome in June 2018.

Pope Francis asks for prayers after 46 migrants found dead in Texas trailer truck

Jun 28, 2022

By Courtney Mares

The pope expressed sorrow for the recent migrant deaths in the state of Texas and in North Africa. Read more

Pope Francis with teens at the opening ceremony of World Youth Day 2019 in Panama.

Pope Francis to teens: Use the summer break well

Jun 28, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

"I encourage you to use well and responsibly the time that is available to you," Pope Francis said in a... Read more

Cardinal Pietro Parolin.

After canceling trip, Pope Francis sending Cardinal Parolin to visit Africa

Jun 27, 2022

By CNA Staff

The pope's trip was canceled because of continued problems with his knee. Read more

Pope Francis greets Kiko Argüello during a meeting with the Neocatechumenal Way in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall, June 27, 2022.

Pope Francis blesses Neocatechumenal Way missionaries

Jun 27, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis on Monday met and ratified the assignments of families, priests, and seminarians of the Neocatechumenal Way preparing to... Read more