Vatican

Pope Francis appoints new Sistine Chapel Choir director

Nov 25, 2020

The pope named the Brazilian Msgr. Marcos Pavan as Maestro Director of the Cappella Musicale Pontificia Sistina Nov. 22, the Feast of St. Cecilia.
Economy of Francis: Man is the measure of development

Nov 25, 2020

Francis asks young economists and entrepreneurs for a "pact" for a new economic model, because "we can't go on like this". Three days of discussion in Assisi.
Pope meets with NBA players’ union delegation at the Vatican

Nov 24, 2020

A delegation representing the National Basketball Players Association, a union representing professional athletes from the NBA, met with Pope Francis and spoke with him about their work in promoting social justice.
Pope Francis: Doctors, nurses - unsung heroes of the pandemic

Nov 24, 2020

In a video message, Pope Francis expresses his gratitude to Argentina's healthcare workers for their selfless service to the sick during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Pope Francis: My life’s three moments of solitude

Nov 24, 2020

Ahead of the release of Pope Francis’ new book with Austen Ivereigh, the Italian newpaper “La Repubblica” publishes an excerpt from “Let Us Dream: The Path to a Better Future”, in which the Pope describes three of his own personal “Covid” moments of solitude.
Pope to young people: Cry out with your life that Christ lives and reigns!

Nov 23, 2020

Beginning in 2021, the celebration of World Youth Day in the local churches will take place on Christ the King Sunday. Diocesan World Youth Days are o
Pope: Christianity can change the world if the Gospel is lived

Nov 23, 2020

The latest volume in the “Exchange of Gifts” series by the Vatican Publishing House, “Heaven on earth: Loving and serving in order to transform the world,” includes a previously unpublished text by Pope Francis. In the Preface to the new book, Martin Junge, the Secretary General of the Luther World Federation writes, “Together we witness to the mercy of God both in proclamation and in common service to the world.”
Pope Francis: We are created to make God’s dreams come true

Nov 23, 2020

Pope Francis celebrates Mass for the Solemnity of Christ the King on Sunday. In his homily, the Holy Father invites young people we were created “to make God’s dreams come true in this world.”
Pope at Angelus: ‘We enter God’s Kingdom through the door of humble service'

Nov 23, 2020

Pope Francis celebrates the Solemnity of Christ the King reminding the faithful they will be judged on love, on works, on compassion that becomes nearness and kind help.
Pope to young economists: Either you are involved or history will pass over you

Nov 23, 2020

Pope Francis sends a videomessage to young economists and entrepreneurs attending the Economy of Francis, and warns them that they are the future.