Vatican

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.
Jubilee of the Sick: “Our role is to open a window on eternity”

Apr 06, 2025

This weekend, Rome is welcoming over 20,000 pilgrims for the Jubilee of the Sick and the Healthcare World. Volunteers from Lourdes tell Vatican News that they hope to strengthen their commitment to the sick and disabled, who flock to the French city in their thousands every year.
Jubilee of the Sick marks the 7th in the list of Holy Year events

Apr 05, 2025

Patients, doctors, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, healthcare personnel, and technicians from 90 countries will participate in the events held in Rome and Vatican City.
Pope Francis: 'Faith is a treasure to be shared with joy'

Apr 04, 2025

In a message read during the Slovak national jubilee pilgrimage to Rome, Pope Francis insists that faith is "a treasure to be shared with joy" and marvels at how saying 'yes' to God can open horizons of peace.
Pope Francis continues to improve at Casa Santa Marta

Apr 04, 2025

The Holy See Press Office tells journalists that Pope Francis continues to show gradual improvements at his residence in the Casa Santa Marta, and announces there could be updates regarding the Angelus address on Sunday.
Pope: The Church is a ‘new and reconciled humanity’

Apr 04, 2025

In a message for the Jubilee Pilgrimage organised by Charis, the Catholic Charismatic Renewal International Service, Pope Francis says that the Holy Spirit is “the source of communion, harmony and fraternity”.
Cardinal Parolin holds audience with Estonia’s president at the Vatican

Apr 04, 2025

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin met with President Alar Karis of Estonia at the Vatican on Thursday morning to discuss local and regional issues including prospects of ending the Russia-Ukraine war.
Pope: Even if you fear you're incapable of changing, don't lose hope

Apr 03, 2025

Pope Francis released his catechesis for the weekly General Audience, which was not held as he recovered at Casa Santa Marta. Remembering the tax collector Zacchaeus, he urges the faithful never to lose hope even if they feel incapable of change.
Cardinal Parolin: ‘May Pope St John Paul II bless this wounded humanity'

Apr 03, 2025

Cardinal Pietro Parolin presides at Mass marking the 20th anniversary of the death of Pope St. John Paul II. During his homily, he commemorates the legacy of a pontiff who profoundly shaped the Church and the world.
Holy See: Middle income countries require more debt-free investment to develop

Apr 03, 2025

The Holy See calls for Middle Income Countries to be granted access to debt-free financial assistance so that they can reach their full potential without crushing levels of debt.