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Pope reforms ‘school of Nuncios’

Apr 16, 2025

In a chirograph published on Tuesday, Pope Francis renews the academic program for Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, known as the Accademia, which prepares the Holy See’s diplomats for their work.
Pope picks cardinals to lead Holy Week liturgies

Apr 16, 2025

Pope Francis regains strength, holds more private meetings, but delegates Holy Week liturgies
Pope Francis greets pilgrims on Palm Sunday in Saint Peter's Square

Apr 14, 2025

Pope Francis wishes pilgrims a "Happy Palm Sunday and Happy Holy Week" in person during a surprise visit to Saint Peter's Square at the conclusion of the Mass presided over by Cardinal Leonardo Sandri on his behalf.
Pope gives thanks for prayers of closeness and prays for those who suffer

Apr 14, 2025

On Palm Sunday Pope Francis reflects on the account of the Lord’s Passion and encourages believers to nurture faith, and like Jesus, feel enveloped by the providential and merciful embrace of the Father.
Pope on Palm Sunday: God's mercy calls us to compassion

Apr 14, 2025

In his homily read out during the celebration in Saint Peter's Square marking Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion, Pope Francis calls on us to reflect on the Lord's compassion that knows no limits, "how we are meant to carry our own cross during this Holy Week", and help others "all around us" who bear the cross of suffering.
Pope prays at St Mary Major ahead of Holy Week

Apr 14, 2025

Pope Francis goes to the Basilica of St Mary Major to pay homage to the Salus Populi Romani ahead of the start of Holy Week.
Pope appeals for end to war in Sudan

Apr 14, 2025

On the eve of Holy Week, Pope Francis renews his call for dialogue in war-torn Sudan and asks the international community to provide humanitarian assistance to the beleaguered population. He does not neglect to also to pray for Lebanon and other countries wracked by conflict and violence across the globe.
New Decree clarifies discipline on Mass Intentions and collective offerings

Apr 14, 2025

The Dicastery for the Clergy issues a Decree, approved by Pope Francis, updating the norms on Mass intentions. Effective Easter Sunday 2025.
Pope makes surprise visit to St. Peter’s to pray at tomb of St Pius X

Apr 11, 2025

Pope Francis makes a surprise outing from Casa Santa Marta, where he continues his convalescence and has gradually resumed some meetings.
Pope prays for victims of Dominican dance club disaster

Apr 10, 2025

Pope Francis prays for those who died and were injured when a roof collapsed at a nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, early Tuesday morning.