Vatican

70th anniversary of Pope Francis' discovery of vocation to priesthood

Sep 22, 2023

Seventy years ago, on 21 September 1953, the young Jorge Mario Bergoglio - now Pope Francis - went to confession before a party and had an experience of mercy that became a decisive moment in his life and would lead to his vocation as a priest.
Pope at Audience: St. Daniel Comboni was full of zeal for Africa

Sep 21, 2023

During his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis continues his catechesis series dedicated to apostolic zeal, and applauds St. Daniel Comboni's great zeal and love for Africa, saying he was fuelled by the joy of the Gospel.
Pope Francis appeals for peaceful solution in Nagorno Karabakh

Sep 21, 2023

Pope Francis appeals for countries to silence their weapons and seek peaceful solutions in Nagorno Karabakh, as tensions flare in the South Caucasus region.
Pope Francis: ‘Pacem in Terris’ invites renewed efforts for peace

Sep 20, 2023

In a message sent to participants in a Vatican conference on the 60th anniversary of “Pacem in Terris”, Pope Francis renews his calls for nations to eliminate nuclear weapons and use ‘conventional’ arms only in self-defense.
Pope Francis entrusts Marseille visit to Our Lady

Sep 19, 2023

Pope Francis makes a brief visit to the Basilica of St. Mary Major to entrust his Apostolic Journey to Marseille to the protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Pope to Vatican pharmacists: 'Your work requires a supplement of charity'

Sep 19, 2023

Pope Francis receives the staff of the Vatican Pharmacy ahead of its 150th anniversary celebration, and encourages them to continue their “mission” on behalf of the most vulnerable and the sick.
Pope to Clinton Global Initiative: Children and climate must both be protected

Sep 19, 2023

Pope Francis addresses the Clinton Global Initiative through a live video call, and invites people of goodwill to seek the common good, especially for the good of vulnerable children, who must always be cared for even in the darkest of times.
Pope to Rogationists: 'Pray that we might realise God’s love'

Sep 19, 2023

In an address to two religious orders, Pope Francis encourages consecrated religious to spend time daily in dialogue with the Lord and to speak to him "before every important moment, every meeting, every decision."
Pope at Angelus: God forgives us incalculably

Sep 18, 2023

At the Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis reminds us to always forgive, like Jesus did in His infinite mercy, noting that imitating God's incalculable, loving mercy restores peace to our hearts.
Pope requests prayers for upcoming Visit to Marseille, appeals for Ukraine

Sep 18, 2023

Pope Francis appeals for peace for the ‘martyred' people of Ukraine, and asks for prayers for his upcoming two-day Apostolic Journey to Marseille for the conclusion of the “Mediterranean Meeting”.