Vatican

Vatican launches virtual College of Cardinal 'dashboard'

The Vatican created an interactive dashboard to view the College of Cardinals.

USCCB President on Anniversary of Ukraine’s Voluntary Relinquishing of Its Nuclear Arsenal

Archbishop Broglio has issued a statement commemorating the thirtieth anniversary of Ukraine’s voluntary relinquishing of its nuclear arsenal, highlighting the country’s...

Jubilee 2025

'Pilgrims of Hope': Vatican prepares to welcome millions for Holy Year

"During the Holy Year, we are called to be tangible signs of hope for those of our brothers and sisters who experience hardships of any kind," Pope Francis said in his...

Pope Francis

Homilies must be short, about Jesus, inspired by the Spirit, pope says

Preaching must always be inspired by prayer, centered on Jesus and less than 10 minutes long, Pope Francis said during his weekly general audience talk.

Jubilee 2025

Preparations begin for opening Holy Doors at Vatican, Rome basilicas

The Holy Year 2025 officially begins on Christmas Eve when Pope Francis opens the Holy Door in St. Peter's Basilica.

Pope Francis

Lighten burdens by making room for the Lord, pope says at Angelus

Pope Francis urges Christians to overcome fear and sadness by trusting in Jesus' saving love and by being hopeful and vigilant during Advent.

Ceasefire Between Israel and Hezbollah a Source of “Profound Hope” for Middle East

News of a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah was received with “profound hope” by Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, chairman of the Committee on International Justice and Peace...

Pope Francis

Pope urges Christians to joyfully cultivate fruits of the Spirit

Pope Francis said the fruits of the Holy Spirit are a "collaboration between grace and freedom."

Jubilee 2025

St. Peter's Basilica launches magazine, installs new webcams

Preparations, big and small, are underway for the Holy Year 2025, which Pope Francis will inaugurate opening the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica on Christmas Eve.

Synod on Synodality

Final synod document is magisterial, must be accepted, pope says

Pope Francis published a note calling on local churches to accept and implement proposals from the final document of the Synod of Bishops on synodality.