Vatican

Pope Francis: 'Pass on the fire of Jesus’ merciful love'

Feb 23, 2021

Pope Francis says we are called to pass on “the fire of Jesus’ mercy”, in a letter marking the 90th anniversary of the first apparition to St Maria Faustina Kowalska in P?ock, Poland.
Pope Francis: With faith, prayer and penance we overcome evil

Feb 22, 2021

Speaking to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis explained how the Word of God shows us the path to live fruitfully the 40 days of Lent we have just embarked upon.
Pope Francis meets with Auschwitz survivor

Feb 22, 2021

Hungarian author Edith Bruck, now almost 90 years old, has lived in Italy for many years. In January, L'Osservatore Romano interviewed her for Holocaust Memorial Day. Struck by her witness, Pope Francis on Saturday decided pay her a visit at her home in Rome's centre.
Pope authorizes eight decrees concerning candidates for sainthood

Feb 22, 2021

Pope Francis on Saturday authorized the Vatican Congregation for the Causes of Saints to promulgate eight decrees, including a decree confirming a miracle.
Pope: Caring for others a ‘vaccine’ against individualism

Feb 22, 2021

In a letter addressed to Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, President of the Pontifical Academy for Life, Pope Francis remembers doctors, nurses and other healthcare personnel who have died in the performance of their duties during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Twenty years ago: Jorge Mario Bergoglio is created cardinal

Feb 22, 2021

Twenty years ago, on 21 February 2001, Pope Saint John Paul II created forty-four new Cardinals – including the then - Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Jorge Mario Bergoglio. Looking back at the homilies and speeches of Cardinal Bergoglio, we see themes and reflections that have become important priorities in his pontificate.
Pope accepts resignation of Cardinal Robert Sarah

Feb 22, 2021

Pope Francis accepts the resignation of Cardinal Robert Sarah as Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments.
Pope appoints new Archpriest of Saint Peter's Basilica

Feb 22, 2021

Pope Francis appoints Cardinal Mauro Gambetti as new Archpriest of Saint Peter's Basilica, accepting the resignation of Cardinal Angelo Comastri.
‘Experience Lent with love’ by caring for those affected by pandemic

Feb 21, 2021

Pope Francis has encouraged Catholics to practice charity in Lent this year by caring for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Pope remembers children struggling with cancer

Feb 21, 2021

Pope Francis calls on everyone to remember those who suffer, especially children, on the 15 February annual International Childhood Cancer Day.