Pope Francis prayed for all those affected by a devastating earthquake in Japan, offering encouragement to emergency crews who were assisting victims and searching for survivors under the rubble.
Papal calendar for 2024: Not full, but puts spotlight on major events
As the new year begins, Pope Francis will be the oldest reigning pope since the early 1900s and the third oldest in history.
Jesus helps sinners by welcoming, not banishing them, papal preacher says
Jesus does not wait for sinners to change their lives before he welcomes them, said the preacher of the papal household.
Vatican Museums share hidden images, details found by art restorers
The Vatican Museums has launched an initiative to give visitors — online and in person — a “backstage” peek into the secrets, curiosities and insights discovered by their art restorers.
AI must serve human potential, not compete against it, pope says
All forms of artificial intelligence should be used to alleviate human suffering, promote integral development and help end wars and conflicts, not increase inequality and injustice in the world, Pope Francis said in his message for World Peace Day 2024.
Christians must be open to listening to God, helping others, pope says
Christians must be open to the Word of God and to welcoming and serving others, Pope Francis said.
Vatican offers further guidance on handling cremains
The Vatican Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has upheld a rule mandating that the ashes of the deceased be preserved in a consecrated place, but it also said family members could request “a minimal part of the ashes” be kept in a sacred place “of significance for the history of the deceased person.”
Use diplomacy to fix injustices sparking conflicts, pope tells ambassadors
The peaceful means of diplomacy must be used to seek global solutions to the serious injustices that cause so many conflicts in the world, Pope Francis said.
Pope, Council of Cardinals discussed the role of women in the church
With the input of two women and a priest, Pope Francis and members of his international Council of Cardinals discussed the role of women in the Catholic Church.
Humanity must build alliances supporting peace, creation, pope says
The world needs people to build alliances that are not against others, but are in favor of everyone, Pope Francis told faith leaders at the U.N. Climate Change Conference being held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Pope calls world leaders to end divisions to fight climate change
The future of humanity depends on what people choose now, Pope Francis said in his message to global leaders at the World Climate Action Summit of the U.N. Climate Change Conference.
No one can or will change the nature of the priesthood, cardinal says
The only way to carry out the new evangelization called for by Pope Francis is to adopt the pastoral style of a compassionate, humble, patient and simple priest who walks at the same pace as his people, Cardinal Pietro Parolin told seminarians.