The conclave to elect the 267th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church will commence on May 7th, 2025, following the Novemdiales Masses for the eternal repose of the late Pope Francis.
In a heartfelt departure from tradition, Pope Francis requested to be laid to rest at the Basilica of St. Mary Major, rather than the Vatican Grottoes where many of his predecessors lie, on April 26.
The Vatican is preparing to bid a final farewell to Pope Francis, whose funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, April 26 at 10:00 AM (GMT +2) in St. Peter’s Square.
Following the funeral of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church has entered the ancient tradition of Novemdiales, a period of nine consecutive days of mourning.
The Holy See’s Office for Liturgical Celebrations has announced that the coffin of the late Pope Francis will be solemnly transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Vatican time.
The Vatican has officially announced that the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis will take place on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. Vatican time (3:30 a.m. ET) in St. Peter’s Square.
Pope Francis has reformed the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, strengthening the Vatican’s diplomatic training in a bid to enhance the Church’s global engagement.
In an age where technology is shaping the future of human interaction, education, and even moral formation, the Vatican is stepping forward to ensure that children—the most vulnerable members of society—are not left behind or exposed to harm.
The Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development has revealed that the theme for the 2025 World Day of Migrants and Refugees, chosen by Pope Francis, is “Migrants, Missionaries of Hope.”
In a special recorded message for the 75th Sanremo Festival, Pope Francis highlighted the power of music in fostering peace and unity in a world torn by conflict.
Atty. Sheila Marie L. Uriarte-Tan was named a new member of the Board of Supervision of Istituto per le Opere di Religione (IOR), known otherwise as the Vatican Bank.
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.
Cardinal George Koovakad, newly appointed Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, told Vatican News in an interview about his continuing mission to organize the Apostolic Journeys of Pope Francis.
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.
