Vatican

Pope personally congratulates Maltese priest on his 90th birthday

Apr 08, 2021

Pope Francis reaches out to Fr Dionysius Mintoff, founder of a Centre for Peace and a shelter for migrants in Malta, on the occasion of his 90th birthday.
Pope prays for victims of floods in Indonesia and East Timor

Apr 07, 2021

Pope Francis says he is praying for the victims of devastating floods and landslides that engulfed a cluster of islands in Indonesia and East Timor.
New book tells story of Human Fraternity document

Apr 06, 2021

A press release describes the publication of the "first-ever book to recount the journey of human fraternity".
Cardinal Parolin: Church must be united in witnessing to the Gospel

Apr 06, 2021

In an interview with the Spanish radio network COPE, the Vatican Secretary of State addresses numerous topics, from his priestly vocation to his relationship with Pope Francis, and speaks also about divisions within the Church and the reality of the Church in China.
Pope at Regina Coeli: Encountering Christ means finding peace of heart

Apr 05, 2021

At the Regina Coeli on Easter Monday, Pope Francis speaks of the angel's appearance and the proclamation of Christ's Resurrection, noting that in finding the Risen Christ we discover peace of heart.
Pope sends condolences for death of Cardinal Christian Tumi

Apr 05, 2021

Pope Francis expresses his condolences for the death of Cardinal Christian Tumi, and praises the Cameroonian Archbishop’s defense of democracy and promotion of human rights.
Full text: Pope Francis’ Easter Urbi et Orbi blessing 2021

Apr 05, 2021

On Easter Sunday 2021, Pope Francis offered Mass at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica.
Pope Francis celebrates Mass on Easter Sunday

Apr 05, 2021

Pope Francis presides over Mass on Easter Sunday morning in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Altar of the Chair, and thanks all those who worked hard to make the Triduum celebrations so beautiful.
Pope Francis sends Easter message to Philippines to mark 500th anniversary of first Mass

Apr 05, 2021

Pope Francis has sent a video message to the Philippines to mark the 500 year anniversary of the first Mass on Philippine soil on Easter Sunday.
Pope at Easter Urbi et Orbi: 'Risen Christ is hope that does not disappoint'

Apr 04, 2021

Pope Francis delivers his traditional Easter message “Urbi et Orbi” – to the city and the world – underscoring how today we celebrate the event that gives us the hope that does not disappoint: “Jesus who was crucified has risen”.