Vatican

Pope to Vincentians: Your founder's vision of service brings renewal to the Church

Jan 21, 2025

To celebrate 400 years since the founding of the Congregation of the Mission of St Vincent De Paul, Pope Francis sends a letter to the Superior General, stressing the founder's example of service to the poor.
Pope to Finnish ecumenical group: 'Hope in Christ does not disappoint'

Jan 21, 2025

As part of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Pope Francis receives an ecumenical delegation from Finland, and recalls that Christian hope in the Lord never disappoints and that Christians are to always persevere in prayer.
Pope to President Trump: 'I invoke divine blessings upon beloved American people'

Jan 21, 2025

Pope Francis sends a message for the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 47th US President, offering divine blessings upon the 'beloved American people,' President Trump, and his family, and praying that the Lord will help guide efforts toward peace.
Pope: Investing in common good reaps greater benefits

Jan 21, 2025

Pope Francis was speaking at an audience with a Catholic foundation funding different projects in Verona, Italy
Pope Francis praises Il Regno’s “authoritative voice” in Italian Church

Jan 21, 2025

Pope Francis sends a congratulary letter to the Italian Catholic magazine “Il Regno,” praising its ongoing commitment to fostering Church renewal in the spirit of the Second Vatican Council.
Pope expresses appreciation for Gaza ceasefire agreement, Cuba prisoner releases

Jan 20, 2025

During his weekly Angelus address this Sunday, Pope Francis expresses his gratitude for the Gaza ceasefire agreement, as he calls for it to be respected and for aid to enter Gaza. He also applauds Cuba's recent announcement to release prisoners in the spirit of the Jubilee Year and remembers the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
Pope at Angelus: Where we are lacking, the Lord responds abundantly

Jan 20, 2025

During his Sunday Angelus address, Pope Francis reflects on the Lord's first sign at the Wedding at Cana to remind faithful that when we lack something, the Lord goes above and beyond since "He wishes to celebrate with us."
Pope: ‘Investing in weapons to kill is madness’

Jan 20, 2025

Meeting with a delegation from the Catholic Foundation of Verona, Pope Francis reaffirms the moral obligation based on the Church's social doctrine to use financial resources to serve the common good and condemns investments in the arms industry.
Pope thanks Swiss Guards for patiently welcoming Jubilee pilgrims

Jan 20, 2025

Pope Francis meets with members of the Pontifical Swiss Guard Foundation, and expresses appreciation for their faithful service to the Pope and the millions of pilgrims who visit the Vatican each year.
Cardinal Parolin in Norway prays for peace in war-torn regions

Jan 20, 2025

The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, travels to Norway for the episcopal ordination of new Coadjutor Bishop Frederik Hansen, and expresses the Holy See's hopes for peace in conflict-ridden regions, including Ukraine, Palestine, Israel, Myanmar, and Sudan.