Vatican

Pope Francis: We must release all burdens holding us back from God

Apr 10, 2025

In Pope Francis' prepared catechesis for the weekly General Audience, which was not held due to his ongoing convalescence, he urges the faithful to give up all burdens weighing down their hearts, in order to experience the peace and joy that comes from the Lord's unconditional love.
Charismatic Catholics meet in Rome to celebrate Jubilee of Hope

Apr 10, 2025

As part of the Jubilee of Hope, a World Meeting of Prayer Groups of the Charismatic Renewal has concluded in Rome. The movement seeks to renew Christian life through a living experience of the Holy Spirit.
ASIF Report highlights improved reporting of suspicious activity

Apr 10, 2025

In its latest Annual Report, the Vatican Supervisory and Financial Information Authority (ASIF) highlights increasingly effective procedures and greater attention to geographical risk. IOR is confirmed as a well-organized entity as the Holy See receives a positive assessment in the follow-up by the Moneyval Committee of the Council of Europe.
Pope Francis continues gradual improvement during convalescence

Apr 09, 2025

The Holy See Press Office tells journalists that Pope Francis continues to show gradual improvements during his recovery at the Casa Santa Marta, and comments on the Pope's unexpected visit to St. Peter's Square on Sunday.
Pope Francis sending Cardinal Krajewski back to Ukraine to deliver 4 more ambulances

Apr 08, 2025

Pope Francis has donated to Ukraine four ambulances that will be deployed in hardest-hit areas in a concrete gesture of his closeness and concern for those suffering the devastating effects of the war there.
Pope: 'The sickbed can become a holy place'

Apr 07, 2025

In his homily for the Jubilee of the Sick and Healthcare Workers, Pope Francis says that "The sickbed can become a holy place, where charity burns away indifference and gratitude nourishes hope.”
Angelus: Pope calls for healthcare systems that prioritise poorest

Apr 07, 2025

In his Angelus message for this Sunday, Pope Francis asks that healthcare workers be supported and respect. He also calls for peace throughout the world, denouncing the violence in Haiti, where two nuns were killed on Monday March 31.
Pope makes surprise appearance in St Peter’s Square

Apr 07, 2025

At the end of Mass for the Jubilee of the Sick and Healthcare Workers, the Pope tells the gathered pilgrims "Have a good Sunday, and thank you very much”. It is the Pope's first public appearance since leaving hospital on Sunday 23rd March.
Cardinal Krajewski brings Pope’s gift of 4 ambulances to Ukraine

Apr 07, 2025

Pope Francis has sent his papal almoner, Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, to Ukraine with a gift of four ambulances, which will be used to save lives along the frontlines of the war.
The importance of ‘presence’ in a time of virtual reality

Apr 07, 2025

The unexpected appearance of Pope Francis in the final moments of the liturgical celebration for the Jubilee dedicated to the sick and healthcare workers represents a message full of meaning.