From May 12 to 14, the Vatican is celebrating the Jubilee of the Eastern Catholic Churches, bringing together the faithful and hierarchy of the 23 Eastern Catholic Churches for a rich program of Divine Liturgies and prayers in their respective rites.
During trials in life, the faithful can see his own weakness and the necessity for something that is more powerful, Pope Francis said in his message for the 33rd World Day of the Sick.
Eli Pariser, founder of the New Public Network, captivated participants at the International Conference for Catholic Institutional Communicators with a bold vision for the future of digital communication.
Pope Francis addressed social communication leaders from Bishop Conferences worldwide, emphasizing the transformative power of communication as an act of love and a means of building networks of goodness.
At the Angelus on January 26, 2025 the Sunday of the Word of God, Pope Francis reflected on the Gospel of Luke, highlighting how the Jubilee Year offers Christians a chance to recognize their need for salvation and renew their encounter with Christ.
On the 59th World Day of Social Communications, Pope Francis called for a transformative approach to communication, urging it to be free from aggression and rooted in hope and unity.
As the Jubilee of the World of Communications is celebrated in Rome this January as part of the Ordinary Jubilee Year 2025, the Philippines joins the global celebration with its own back-to-back events led by the Diocese of Antipolo and the Archdiocese of Manila.
Pope Francis, in his message to the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, emphasized the need for ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI).
Pope Francis has expressed his heartfelt solidarity with the people of Los Angeles, California, as devastating wildfires continue to claim lives and destroy communities.
Pope Francis sent a heartfelt message to U.S. President Donald J. Trump on the occasion of his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States, offering prayers and divine blessings for the President, his family, and the American people.
On January 19, 2025 during his Sunday Angelus address, Pope Francis expressed gratitude for the Gaza ceasefire agreement, urging respect for the agreement and the delivery of humanitarian aid.
During his General Audience, on January 8, Pope Francis dedicated his catechesis to the "scourge" of child labour, urging Christians to reject indifference toward the exploitation and suffering of children.
Pope Francis will lead special Jubilee Masses, alongside liturgies for major feasts, honoring the World of Communications and the Armed Forces, Police, and Security Personnel, according to the liturgical agenda released by the Vatican on January 8.
Pope Francis presided over Mass on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, reflecting on the star that guided the Magi to Jesus as a symbol visible to all, inviting everyone to seek Him in all things.
In his address to members of Archconfraternity of the Saints of John the Baptist and John the Evangelist of the Knights of Malta of Catanzaro in the Vatican on January 3, 2005, the Pope enjoined the delegation to adore the Eucharist, serve neighbors, and walk “in the history of your city.”
Pope Francis concluded 2024 by leading the Church in thanksgiving through the chanting of the Te Deum hymn at the end of First Vespers for the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God.