Vatican

Pope to greet crowd at Gemelli on Sunday

Mar 22, 2025

The Holy See Press Office announces Pope Francis is scheduled to appear after 12pm to greet the crowd outside Gemelli.
Pope expresses 'great joy' over prayers of support

Mar 22, 2025

Pope Francis tells pilgrims from dioceses across Italy that he is overjoyed to know that "you are united to me, and among yourselves, in the Lord Jesus".
Pope is improving and increasingly uses less high-flow oxygen

Mar 22, 2025

While the Pope’s condition continues to be stable, the Holy See Press Office explains “the doctors have not yet given any indication regarding his discharge from the hospital.”
Lenten lectures are back at Notre Dame

Mar 21, 2025

Lent 2025 sees record participation in Ash Wednesday Masses, catechumens preparing to enter Catholic Church
Pope Francis marks 33 days in hospital as Vatican continues prayers for recovery

Mar 21, 2025

Pope Francis has now spent 33 days hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital since his admission on Feb. 14 as Vatican officials continue to provide updates on the 88-year-old pontiff’s condition.
Pope urges young people to embrace vocation

Mar 20, 2025

'World needs young people as pilgrims of hope,' Pope Francis wrote in message for World Day of Prayer for Vocations
Pope no longer requires mechanical ventilation

Mar 20, 2025

The Holy See Press Office announces that Pope Francis no longer requires mechanical ventilation at night, and has less need of high-flow oxygen therapy during the day. His motor and respiratory physiotheraphy is also making progress.
Pope Francis: Fear of change can be overcome with Jesus as our guide

Mar 20, 2025

Pope Francis on March 19, said doubts and uncertainties are not a reason to fear for those who seek Jesus’ guidance throughout life’s journey.
A Vatican video game? New Minecraft edition has students restore St. Peter’s Basilica

Mar 20, 2025

Minecraft, the popular video game known for its blocky, pixelated graphics, has launched a new educational edition that challenges students to explore and restore St. Peter’s Basilica.
Pope’s Vocation Day message: Our mission is to be Christ’s presence to all

Mar 19, 2025

Pope Francis releases his message for the upcoming World Day of Prayer for Vocations, and invites young people to listen to God’s voice in their hearts so they may be signs of His love for our world.