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Pope Francis prays during his general audience on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in Paul VI Hall at the Vatican.

Pope Francis: What would happen if we prayed more and complained less?

Pope Francis invited the faithful to ask the Lord for “the grace to know how to pray for one another.” Read more

Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller, prefect emeritus of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, at a penance service in St. Peter's Basilica on March 29, 2019.

Cardinal Müller rejects ‘financial improprieties’ allegation

Aug 2, 2024

By AC Wimmer

Cardinal Gerhard Müller dismissed claims of mishandled funds and improper cash holdings as “cheap tabloid literature.” Read more

Pope Francis opens the Holy Door in L'Aquila, Italy, on Aug. 28, 2022.

Vatican says five Holy Doors will be opened during 2025 Jubilee, including at a prison 

Aug 2, 2024

By Kristina Millare

The Jubilee of Hope will take place from Dec. 24, 2024 — Christmas Eve — to Jan. 6, 2026, the... Read more

Pope Francis prays during his general audience on Wednesday, May 29,  2024, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican.

 This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of August

Aug 1, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of August is for political leaders.  Read more

The Palace of the Holy Office, which houses the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.

Pope Francis names 2 officials of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith as bishops

Jul 31, 2024

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Monsignor John Joseph Kennedy was named titular bishop of Ossero, Croatia, and Monsignor Philippe Curbelié was named titular bishop of... Read more

Pope Francis greets tens of thousands of altar servers packed in St. Peter’s Square for a special audience on July 30, 2024.

Pope tells altar servers Jesus is with them in ‘that act of love which is the Eucharist’

Jul 30, 2024

By Kristina Millare

Following the Gospel reading from Matthew, the Holy Father reflected on how, with Jesus, they too can overcome fears and... Read more

St. Peter’s Basilica.

Vatican asset management body reports 45.9 million euro profit in 2023 

Jul 30, 2024

By Kristina Millare

About 37.9 million euros ($41 million), which accounts for 82.6% of the total profit generated, will go toward supporting the... Read more

Pope Francis prays with altar servers gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the 13th International Pilgrimage of Altar Servers taking place from July 29 to Aug. 2, 2024.

Over 50,000 altar servers gather in Rome for summer pilgrimage

Jul 29, 2024

By Kristina Millare

Representing 20 European nations, altar servers have come to Rome this week to participate in the 13th International Pilgrimage of... Read more

Pope Francis offers a prayer at the conclusion of the 2023 Synod on Synodality.

Vatican office deletes online poll showing negative response to Synod on Synodality

Jul 29, 2024

By Kristina Millare

Posted Friday, the poll asked: “Do you believe that synodality as a path of conversion and reform can enhance the... Read more

Pope Francis addresses pilgrims in St. Peter's Square for the Sunday Angelus, July 28, 2024.

Pope Francis proposes 3 gestures from Gospel miracle to live at Mass

Jul 28, 2024

By Rachel Thomas

The pope pointed out “offering, giving thanks, and sharing” as highlights of the miracle recounted in the Gospel of John. Read more

Norwegian players Christian Sorum (left), Anders Mol (second left), and Australian players Zachery Schubert (second right) and Thomas Hodges (right) take part in a practice session ahead of the opening of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Eiffel Tower Stadium in Paris on July 24, 2024.

Pope Francis and Holy See sports association to Olympic athletes: ‘Win the medal of fraternity’

Jul 26, 2024

By Kristina Millare

Pope Francis and Athletica Vaticana have invited all athletes participating in the 2024 Olympic Games to harness the “great social... Read more

St. Paul VI.

5 keys to better understand the encyclical Humanae Vitae

Jul 25, 2024

By Andrés Henríquez

At the time the encyclical was rejected by many even within the Catholic Church. Read more

Auxiliary Bishop-elect Kevin Kenney of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.

Pope Francis appoints new auxiliary bishop known for ‘priestly heart’ to St. Paul-Minneapolis

Jul 25, 2024

By Kristina Millare

Pope Francis on Thursday appointed Father Kevin Kenney as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Read more

St. Peter’s Basilica.

Vatican approves ‘spiritual experience’ connected to Trinity shrine of Maccio in Italy

Jul 24, 2024

By Kristina Millare

It is the fifth public announcement of the DDF since the office published norms for the discernment of “alleged supernatural... Read more

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (left) and Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin.

Vatican secretary of state meets Ukrainian president Zelenskyy

Jul 23, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin met with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday at the end of a... Read more

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin meets with Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk at the Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ in Kyiv on Sunday, July 21, 2024.

Vatican secretary of state brings Pope Francis’ message of closeness to Ukraine

Jul 22, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin will meet with religious and civil authorities, including Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Read more

Queen Mathilde of Belgium meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace with her husband, King Philippe of the Belgians, on Sept. 14, 2023.

From castles to cathedrals: Pope Francis’ schedule for Luxembourg and Belgium trip

Jul 21, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

The pope will greet royal leaders, prime ministers, professors and students, and Catholics in some of the countries’ historic palaces,... Read more

Pope Francis' brief remarks during the Angelus July 21, 2024, focused on the day’s Gospel passage from Mark, which demonstrates how rest and compassion for others go together.

Pope Francis: In the silence of adoration we receive God’s grace

Jul 21, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

At his weekly Angelus, the pope told Catholics to beware of “the dictatorship of doing.” Read more

Some 6,000 grandparents and other older people attended the papal Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on July 23, 2023, for the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.

World Day of Grandparents: Vatican grants plenary indulgence for visiting the elderly

Jul 18, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

Those who are grandparents or elderly themselves can also receive a plenary indulgence. Read more

The kids and Pope Francis released biodegradable balloons into the sky together on July 18, 2024. The Vatican said the message, “You, dear boy, dear girl, are precious in God’s eyes,” was stamped on the balloons “with the hope that the message will reach as many people as possible.”

PHOTOS: Pope Francis hangs out with Vatican summer camp kids

Jul 18, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

The day camp for children of Vatican employees is in its fourth year. It is taking place June 17-July 26... Read more