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Nightly Rosary for Pope's health returns to St. Peter's Square
The nightly Rosary for Pope Francis' health is set to return to St. Peter's Square on Friday evening, following the conclusion of the annual Spiritual Exercises for the Roman Curia.
Spiritual Exercises of the Curia: Embracing transformation
The Preacher of the Papal Household, Fr. Roberto Pasolini, OFM Cap, delivers the tenth reflection of the 2025 Spiritual Exercises of the Roman Curia, which is focused on the theme: “Embracing transformation.” Here is a summary:
New light for the dome of St. Peter's Basilica
New, state-of-the-art lighting fixtures for the dome of St. Peter's Basilica will provide an even more intense and well-distributed light, further enhancing the masterpiece designed by Michelangelo and creating a striking atmosphere with greater visual impact.
Pope has restful night at Rome's Gemelli hospital
Pope Francis had a quiet night as the Spiritual Exercises of the Roman Curia enter their last day, according to the Holy See Press Office.
Pope celebrates 12th anniversary with healthcare staff at Gemelli hospital
Pope Francis celebrates the 12th anniversary of his pontificate with the medical staff of Rome's Gemelli Hospital, as he continues to follow the annual Spiritual Exercises of the Roman Curia.
Spiritual Exercises of the Curia: Eternal rest
The Preacher of the Papal Household, Fr. Roberto Pasolini, OFM Cap, delivers the ninth in his series of reflections for the 2025 Spiritual Exercises of the Roman Curia. You can read a summary of the reflection, entitled ‘Eternal rest’, below.
Happy Anniversary Pope Francis!
Participants in an annual gathering at New York‘s Fordham University join millions across the world in wishing Pope Francis well on the 12th anniversary of his pontificate.
Bishop of South Sudan: We are called to bring hope to all peoples
The bishop of Bentiu in South Sudan describes the reality for the South Sudanese people as the country's fragile peace is threatened by violence, political instability and unpredictable climate.
Young Catholics in South Sudan make walking pilgrimage for peace
What began as a pilgrimage to see the Pope during his visit to South Sudan in 2023 is now an annual journey, walking from parish to parish and breaking down barriers along the way.
Filipino Bishops: Duterte’s arrest is step toward accountability
The arrest and extradition of former Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte to The Hague over his deadly 'war on drugs' meets with widespread approval from the Catholic Church, human rights organisations and the families of the victims.
Synodality meets Indigenous wisdom in new Asia-centered book
A network of faith-based organizations and Indigenous rights advocates has launched a book that explores the intersection of Synodality and Indigenous traditions in Asia.
130 million children remain out of school in 22 countries
Due to the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and various weather-related catastrophes worldwide, 130 million children are still out of school in 22 countries, illustrates the aid organization Save the Children.
Pope Francis marks 12th anniversary of pontificate in hospital
As Pope Francis recovers from bilateral pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, we recall the many expressions of pastoral care for the universal Church he has carried out over the past year.
Spiritual Exercises of the Curia: 'Live more'
The Preacher of the Papal Household, Fr. Roberto Pasolini, OFM Cap, delivers the eighth in his series of reflections for the 2025 Spiritual Exercises of the Roman Curia. You can read a summary of the reflection, entitled 'Live more', below.
Pope has a restful night at Rome's Gemelli Hospital
Pope Francis had a restful night at Rome's Gemelli Hospital where he is recovering from pneumonia, the Holy See Press Office said on Thursday. The Pope's doctors have said his prognosis is no longer guarded and that a chest x-ray showed improvement, but maintain that his situation remains complex and therefore, he still requires more time in the hospital.
Pope Francis in stable condition, Xray confirms improvements over recent days
Pope Francis at Rome's Gemelli Hospital continues to receive high-flow oxygen therapy during the day and non-invasive mechanical ventilation at night. Also today he followed the spiritual exercises taking place at the Vatican. Physical and respiratory therapy continue.
Spiritual Exercises of the Curia: Eternal, not immortal
'Eternal, not immortal': The Preacher of the Papal Household, Fr. Roberto Pasolini, OFM Cap, delivers the seventh in his series of reflections for the 2025 Spiritual Exercises of the Roman Curia. You can read a summary of the reflection below.
From Russia to the Gemelli to pray for the Pope and for peace
Russian Catholics in Rome for the Jubilee have made a walking pilgrimage to Gemelli Hospital to pray for Pope Francis.
Kremlin 'studying' Ukraine-US ceasefire proposal
The Kremlin is studying details received from Washington about a proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine after high-level delegations from Ukraine and the United States met in Jeddah this week to outline a path to peace and bilateral relations between the two countries.
The voice of Pope Francis and the magisterium of fragility
On the twelfth anniversary of his election to the papacy, Pope Francis continues to recover in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.