Vatican

Rwanda needs healing and reconciliation

Apr 10, 2014

Just days before Rwanda was to begin a weeklong period of official mourning to mark the 20th anniversary of its genocide, Pope Francis urged the country’s bishops to be resolute in continuing the work of healing and reconciliation.
Our lives should have the flavor of the Gospel, Pope observes

Apr 10, 2014

During his general audience Pope Francis began a new catechesis on the gifts of the Holy Spirit, drawing specific attention to wisdom and noting that it illuminates our actions and draws us closer to God.
Pope mourns 'brutal killing' of priest, urges end to violence

Apr 10, 2014

In comments made following his general audience address, Pope Francis lamented the killing of a Jesuit priest in Syria, and appealed to the country’s leaders to foster peace and respect human dignity.
Pope Francis to make two pastoral visits over summer

Apr 09, 2014

This coming summer, Pope Francis will make two pastoral visits inside of Italy, following two previous trips to the Italian cities of Assisi and Lampedusa.
Francis documentary to be shown at John Paul II Film Festival

Apr 09, 2014

The documentary “Francis: The Pope of the New World” will be shown on the big screen for the first time during the John Paul II International Film Festival, being held April 3-12 in Miami.
Transcript: Pope Francis' March 31 interview with Belgian youth

Apr 09, 2014

Pope Francis recently gave an interview at the Vatican to some youth from Flanders, Belgium, accompanied by the Bishop of Ghent, Luc Van Looy.
Pope to wash feet of disabled and elderly at Maundy Thursday evening Mass

Apr 09, 2014

Pope Francis will wash the feet of 12 disabled and elderly people when he celebrates Mass on Maundy Thursday evening, the Vatican announced Tuesday.
Work on others’ behalf, Pope tells politicians

Apr 07, 2014

Pope Francis met with a group of Italian mayors and other political leaders Saturday morning, encouraging them to live among the people and to act on behalf of everyone’s wellbeing.
Jesus can heal deadened hearts, says Pope

Apr 07, 2014

Pope Francis delivered a Sunday evening homily at a parish in the south of Rome, preaching about the importance of detaching from sin through the power of Christ’s healing grace.
Pope distributes free copies of Gospels

Apr 07, 2014

Pope Francis handed out free pocket-sized copies of the gospels to crowds filling St. Peter’s square for the Sunday Angelus , as an encouragement to read the Word of God.