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Pope Francis delivers his Angelus address from the window of the Apostolic Palace overlooking St. Peter’s Square on Feb. 2, 2025, the feast of the Presentation of the Lord.

Love and light: Pope Francis reflects on Christ’s presentation

Feb 2, 2025

By AC Wimmer

Pope Francis, reflecting on the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple, says it serves as a reminder that Jesus... Read more

Pope Francis presides over First Vespers for the World Day for Consecrated Life in St. Peter's Basilica, surrounded by bishops, priests, and religious men and women on Feb. 1, 2025, at the Vatican.

Pope Francis calls consecrated religious to be ‘bearers of light’ amid modern challenges

Feb 1, 2025

By AC Wimmer

The World Day for Consecrated Life, celebrated annually on Feb. 2, takes on special significance this year as the Church... Read more

Pope Francis speaks during his general audience on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican.

Pope Francis tells Ukrainian youth to be patriots, pursue peace through dialogue

Feb 1, 2025

By AC Wimmer

In a virtual meeting, Pope Francis urged young Ukrainians to maintain hope and continue dialogue despite the ravages of war. Read more

The exhibition “En Route” at the Vatican Apostolic Library features historical artifacts and contemporary artistic interpretations.

Vatican Library exhibition traces historic journeys during jubilee year

Feb 1, 2025

By AC Wimmer

The exhibition features approximately 1,200 newspapers from remote regions and artistic works inspired by pioneering travelers, Read more

Pope Francis speaks with Spanish clergy and seminarians on Jan. 30, 2025, at the Vatican.

Pope Francis shares with seminarians that his mom did not want him to enter seminary

Feb 1, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Francis discussed in a Jan. 30 audience with seminarians and formators how his mother put up quite a bit... Read more

Pope Francis delivers his catechesis during the jubilee audience in the Paul VI Hall on Feb. 1, 2025.

In powerful jubilee message, pope points to Mary Magdalene’s transformative trust

Feb 1, 2025

By AC Wimmer

Pope Francis emphasized Mary Magdalene’s transformative encounter with the risen Christ as a model for personal conversion. Read more

Archbishop Timothy Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, speaks at the USCCB fall plenary assembly Nov. 14, 2023.

Broglio defends U.S. bishops against ‘false’ immigration criticisms

Jan 31, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

Broglio told TV2000 on Jan. 29 that criticism the bishops have received are “false” and “have strongly affected us because... Read more

Pope Francis meets with the Roman Rota in the Vatican’s Clementine Hall on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.

At Vatican marriage tribunal, Pope Francis extols ‘gift of indissolubility’ of marriage

Jan 31, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

The pontiff addressed the topic of marriage’s indissolubility, or permanence, in a meeting with members of the Roman Rota, one... Read more

Jesuit Guy Consolmagno at the Vatican Observatory in Castel Gandolfo.

Summer school at Vatican Observatory offers unique opportunity for young scientists

Jan 31, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

The Vatican Observatory’s summer school, known as “Specola,” has already selected students for its next edition in June. Read more

Former English Bishop Richard Williamson.

Expelled Society of St. Pius X bishop Richard Williamson dies at 84

Jan 30, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Richard Williamson, former English bishop of the Priestly Society of St. Pius X (SSPX), died on Wednesday at the age... Read more

Orthodox Archbishop Anastasios Yannoulatos of Albania, 95, died on Jan. 25, 2025, in Greece due to a recent illness. He led the Albanian Orthodox church for nearly 33 years.

Pope Francis offers condolences after death of Albanian Orthodox Archbishop Anastasios

Jan 30, 2025

By Kristina Millare

“The faith of the Orthodox community of Albania was certainly embodied in the life of our dear brother,” the pope... Read more

A group of Templar volunteers in front of St. Peter’s Basilica.

Reimagined Templar Knights provide assistance to 2025 Jubilee pilgrims

Jan 30, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Templars Today, a private association of lay faithful, signed an agreement with the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization to assist jubilee... Read more

Pope Francis meets with clergy and other pilgrims during his general audience in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025

Pope Francis at Wednesday audience: Ask for the grace ‘to listen more than we speak’

Jan 29, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Reflecting on the Gospel of St. Matthew, the Holy Father said people can learn from the righteous St. Joseph, who... Read more

Kimbal Musk speaks at the 2022 SXSW Conference and Festivals at Austin Convention Center on March 14, 2022, in Austin, Texas.

Elon Musk’s brother pitches jubilee year drone show in Rome

Jan 28, 2025

By Courtney Mares

Kimbal Musk, an entrepreneur, reportedly met with Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri on Jan. 25 to propose a drone-based musical light... Read more

Pope Francis and the editor of his autobiography, Carlo Musso.

Editor of Pope Francis’ autobiography: ‘He gave absolute freedom, without red lines’

Jan 28, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

“Hope is the mainstay that undergirds Pope Francis’ entire life,” said Carlo Musso, the Italian editor of Pope Francis’ autobiographical... Read more

Sacred Hart Major Seminary Professor of Scripture Mary Healy has been appointed by Pope Francis to the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments.

American theologian promoted by Pope Francis calls for focus on Scripture, evangelization

Jan 28, 2025

By Martin Barillas

Professor Mary Healy of Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Michigan discusses her appointment to the Dicastery for Divine Worship and... Read more

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New Vatican document says AI should lead to ‘a renewed appreciation of all that is human’

Jan 28, 2025

By Jonah McKeown

The document establishes a Christian framework for understanding human intelligence as a gift from God, emphasizing humanity’s relational nature. Read more

Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani Thorne of Lima, Peru, speaks with CNA in Rome on Dec. 5, 2017.

Prominent cardinal denies allegations of sexual abuse that led to disciplinary measures

Jan 27, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Cardinal Cipriani denied the accusations published by the Spanish newspaper El País, stating: “I have not committed any crime nor... Read more

Pope Francis meets with Church communications officials at the Vatican on Jan. 27, 2025.

Pope Francis says he’s more concerned about human intelligence than AI

Jan 27, 2025

By Courtney Mares

Speaking to Church communications professionals the pope emphasized the need for a human-centered approach to communication. Read more

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims gathered in the Paul VI Audience Hall for his Wednesday general audience on Jan. 15, 2025, at the Vatican.

Pope Francis: Suffering becomes ‘occasion for transformative encounter’ with God

Jan 27, 2025

By AC Wimmer

Pope Francis also addressed all those “who are ill or who care for the suffering,” telling them: “Your journey together... Read more