Vatican

Pope Francis saddened by Fourth of July shooting in Chicago

Jul 06, 2022

Pope Francis decries a shooting in which six people were killed and over 30 injured at a Fourth of July parade in the northern Chicago suburb of Highland Park.
Pope hopes Provisional Agreement with China will be renewed

Jul 06, 2022

In an interview with Philip Pullella of Reuters, Pope Francis speaks about the appointment of bishops in the People’s Republic of China.
Cardinal Parolin in South Sudan: ‘The Pope has you in his heart and prays for peace'

Jul 06, 2022

The Cardinal Secretary of State landed in Juba on Tuesday morning on the second leg of a visit taking him to Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan.
Pope Francis: 'Sports are a sign of hope amidst war'

Jul 05, 2022

Pope Francis greets a delegation of the European Swimming League ahead of the European Aquatics Championships, set to take place in Rome in August, and praises the unifying power of sports.
Pope Francis respects US Supreme court decision and condemns abortion

Jul 05, 2022

In a wide-ranging interview with American journalist Philip Pullela of Reuters, Pope Francis covers topics such as the recent US Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, the possibility of resigning, the decision to postpone his planned Apostolic Visit to South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and his hopes for a trip to Moscow and Kyiv.
Pope prays for victims of Italian glacier tragedy, appeals for care of environment

Jul 05, 2022

Pope Francis asks for prayers for victims of an avalanche in northern Italy and warns against disregarding the effects of climate change.
Pope appoints Visitator for Ukrainian Catholics in Ireland

Jul 05, 2022

Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski, Eparch of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of the Holy Family of London, is named as Apostolic Visitator for Ukrainian Greek Catholics in Ireland.
Pope at Angelus: ‘We proclaim Jesus through witness of brotherly love’

Jul 04, 2022

Pope Francis reflects on the Sunday Gospel at the Angelus prayer, and urges Christians to bear witness to Jesus through mutual respect and brotherly love.
Pope calls for de-escalation over war in Ukraine

Jul 04, 2022

Pope Francis renews his appeal for peace in Ukraine, and calls on the international community to step back from confrontational rhetoric.
Pope to Mediterranean Games: ‘Sport can create bridges between cultures’

Jul 04, 2022

Pope Francis sends a message to participants in the “Mass of the Nations” on the sidelines of the 19th Mediterranean Games, saying sport can help overcome the division caused by conflict.