Vatican News

Pope Francis says the festivity on 2 November is an occasion to pray, in a special way, for all victims of war and violence.

Pope Francis on Sunday urged Catholics to read, reread, and be passionate about the Gospel.

A special e-book features forewords by Pope Francis and UN Secretary General Guterres. Titled "Laudato si' Reader. An Alliance of Care for Our Common Home," the work presents reflections and reactions to the encyclical Laudato si' around the world. From 12 November it will be available as a free download from the website of the Dicastery for Integral Human Development, which promoted its publication through Libreria Editrice Vaticana (LEV).

One day before Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet Pope Francis, the Vatican released a message to Hindus that referred to the divisive nature of “hyper-nationalism.”

Due to the ongoing pandemic and related health and safety measures, the Apostolic Penitentiary – in response to requests from bishops around the world – is once again extending opportunities to gain indulgences for the benefit of the faithful departed.

At the General Audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis reflects on the fruits of the Holy Spirit.

A mobile health clinic stopped in St. Peter’s Square on Monday to provide nine hours of free heart and general check-ups for the poor and homeless who live near the Vatican.

The Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication is seeking ten young potentials to communicate the faith through digital media.

Pope Francis made an appeal for migrants Sunday, calling on the international community to stop deporting migrants to unsafe countries.

In an address to the Centesimus Annus – Pro Pontifice Foundation, Pope Francis says developing a more just and equitable society, and protecting the freedom and dignity of persons, is at the heart of the mission to implement the Church’s social teaching.

Pope Francis has sent a message to participants in the 49th Social Week of Italian Catholics in Taranto. The theme of the event is: "The Planet We Hope For. Environment, Work, Future. Everything is connected.”

While the COVID-19 pandemic led many Catholic dioceses and organizations to find creative ways to communicate the Gospel online, digital evangelization is not a replacement for personal encounter, the head of the Vatican’s missionary office has said.

A new and updated version of the Pope’s prayer app helps the faithful pray for a synodal Church.

Do good from a spirit of service, not from a desire for personal glory, Pope Francis said on October 17.

In a video message, Pope Francis invites participants in the IV World Meeting of Popular Movements to dream and work together through solidarity and subsidiarity in order to build a better society and emerge better from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Pope Francis authorizes the promulgation of a Decree advancing the cause for the beatification of Pope John Paul I. The heroic virtues of other holy men and women were also recognized as were the martyrdoms of two Argentinean priests.

It is interesting that in her appearances at Lourdes, Fatima and other locations, the Mother of God repeatedly recommends praying the Rosary.

Pope Francis says that, freed by grace and love, Christianity is able to welcome every people and culture, and in turn opens peoples and cultures to greater freedom.

Pope Francis celebrated Mass at St Peter’s Basilica for the solemn opening of the Synod of Bishops, which will take place in three stages over the next two years.

Pope Francis leads a moment of reflection in the Vatican, ahead of the solemn inauguration of the Synod on Sunday with a Holy Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica.