Prayer

Pope marks 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi's stigmata

Christ's wounds are signs of his love and are a call to reach out with his love to the "stigmatized," those who bear "the scars of the sufferings and injustices they have...

Priesthood

Pope tells priests: Be icons of Christ, wipe tears like Veronica

Meeting priests from Brazil, Mexico and much of South America, Pope Francis handed them a prepared text focused on love for God and love for God's people.

War & Peace

War is 'folly,' pope says as he leads prayers for Ukraine, Gaza

At the end of his weekly general audience, Pope Francis shared the story of a young man killed in Ukraine and offered prayers for the seven staff members of World Central...

Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishop of the Armenian Catholic Eparchy of Our Lady of Nareg in the United States and Canada

Pope Francis has appointed Monsignor Parsegh Baghdassarian, I.C.P.B., as Auxiliary Bishop of the Armenian Catholic Eparchy of Our Lady of Nareg in the United States and...

Vatican

Pope Francis on his relationship with Benedict: 'He always defended me'

Pope Francis discussed his relationship with his predecessor and called supposed tensions between their supporters "nonsense" in an upcoming book-length interview.

Catholic Home Missions Appeal Strengthens the Church at Home by Supporting Vital Ministries in Over 75 U.S. Dioceses

The Catholic Home Missions Appeal assists these financially challenged dioceses and eparchies with operational costs, pastoral projects, and provides support to parish...

Vatican

Pope says he was 'used' in 2005 conclave: Ratzinger 'was my candidate'

Pope Francis discusses details from the 2005 conclave he participated in as archbishop of Buenos Aires in an upcoming book.

Vatican

On Easter, pope asks Christ to 'roll away' the stones of war worldwide

In his Easter message, Pope Francis called for a general exchange of prisoners between Russia and Ukraine as well as an immediate cease-fire in Gaza.

Easter

Easter marks the 'rebirth of hope amid the ruins of failure,' pope says

Pope Francis celebrated the Easter Vigil Mass in St. Peter's Basilica.

Easter

Dutch donors create Easter garden in St. Peter's Square

For almost 40 years, flower growers in Netherlands have gifted the popes, pilgrims and television viewers with a spectacular setting for Easter morning Mass. Vatican...