The Latin American and Caribbean Episcopal Council (CELAM) expresses its support for and gratitude to the Church in the United States for its efforts in assisting migrants.
For the eighth consecutive night, the faithful gather in St Peter’s Square to pray the Rosary for Pope Francis.
Pope Francis slept well throughout the night after suffering two respiratory insufficiencies on Monday, according to the Holy See Press Office.
Pope Francis has suffered two episodes of acute respiratory insufficiency caused by an accumulation of mucus, which was aspirated both times, according to the Holy See Press Office.
The Vatican announces the theme for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2025. “Migrants are missionaries of hope”, the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development says in a statement: “They remind the Church of the ultimate goal of this earthly pilgrimage – the attainment of our future homeland.”
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says European leaders have agreed to draw up a peace plan for Ukraine to present to the United States, following a summit on Sunday with 18 European leaders in London.
Missionaries of Africa recently made a pilgrimage to the Basilica of Saint Peter in Rome, where they crossed through the Holy Door. This year, they are also celebrating the 200th Birth Anniversary of their Founder, Cardinal Charles Lavigerie.
The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, receives President of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda, who is participating in the country's national Jubilee pilgrimage in Rome, and discusses peace prospects in Ukraine as well as the contribution of Christianity to Lithuanian society.
Cardinal Giorgio Marengo, Apostolic Prefect of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia shares how the central focus of Jubilee activities emphasizes formation and sharing with celebrations involving everyone. It's a Holy Year under the gaze of the Mother of Heaven, a title Pope Francis gave to the wooden statue of Mary found in a landfill and later enshrined in the city's Cathedral.
In a message to participants in the Pontifical Academy for Life’s General Assembly, Pope Francis insists on the need to reevaluate our understanding of the cosmos, listen to the contributions of science, and strengthen global institutions in order to respond to the ‘polycrisis’ facing our world.
The Holy See Press Office presents the Pontifical Academy for Life's General Assembly taking place this week on the theme “The End of the World? Crises, Responsibilities, Hopes."
The Catholic Church in Thailand has ushered in new leadership as Archbishop Francis Xavier Vira Arpondratana was installed as the Archbishop of Bangkok on Sunday, March 2, at Assumption Cathedral.
Twenty years after Sr. Dorothy Stang was assassinated on 12 February 2005 in Brazil, the American-born missionary’s legacy endures in the hearts of the many smallholder farmers who live off the land in the Amazon rainforest and for whose rights Sr. Dorothy gave her life.
In the Monday morning update on the Pope's health, the Holy See Press Office says Pope Francis slept well throughout the night.
Pope Francis continues to receive oxygen and has no fever. This morning, he participated in Mass. The prognosis remains guarded.
Pope Francis’ prayers for peace came while many in Ukraine longed for peace after another day of clashes.
The historian Hubert Wolf speaks to Vatican News about his research into the thousands of petitions sent to Pope Pius XII during WW2, asking for help in fleeing Nazi persecution.
At his final news conference before leaving the Diocese of San Diego, Cardinal Robert McElroy, the new Archbishop of Washington, D.C., prays for the Pope’s recovery and remembers his appeals on behalf of those suffering around the world.
The Holy See Press Office releases Pope Francis' Angelus address as he continues his recovery at Gemelli Hospital. In his message, the Pope expresses gratitude for prayers and medical care whilst urging continued prayers for peace. Reflecting on the day's Gospel reading, he emphasises the importance of seeing others with charity and of always speaking with goodness.
The Holy See Press Office reports on Sunday morning that Pope Francis had a peaceful night and continues to rest.