The Vatican hosted its first International Summit on Children’s Rights, bringing together Pope Francis, global advocates, and NGO leaders to address the struggles of millions of children lacking basic rights on February 3.
Pope Francis participated in a historic video conference with 250 young Ukrainians from Kyiv and various cities across Europe and the Americas, offering words of encouragement, faith, and forgiveness amid the ongoing war in Ukraine on February 1.
Pope Francis expressed his closeness and grief for the victims and families of those who tragically lost their lives in a plane crash over Washington DC's Potomac River on January 30, 2025.
In a groundbreaking statement, the Catholic Church has released a note titled Antiqua et Nova, addressing the intricate relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and human intelligence.
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.
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.
Pope Francis has called for an end to the ongoing conflict in Sudan, which began in April 2023, urging warring parties to cease hostilities and engage in peace negotiations on January 26, during Sunday Angelus.
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.
Pope Francis, in his annual message for communicators on the feast of Saint Francis de Sales, appealed to journalists and media professionals to become “witnesses and promoters of non-aggressive communication.”
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.