Vatican news
Pope Francis’ words in ‘Joy of the Gospel’ serve as ongoing inspiration to Catholics working with the poor
At Jubilee of Teenagers, grief is mingled with joyful hope for Church’s future
People with disabilities ‘have a sense of the global Church’
Church must carry on pope’s legacy of mercy
Past conclaves give idea of when cardinals will conduct votes
Conclave has most cardinals, widest geographical mix in history
Vatican announces conclave to elect next pope will begin May 7
At funeral Mass, Cardinal Re recalls Pope Francis’ legacy
What comes next after Pope Francis’ death and funeral?
St. Louis shepherds share their impressions of Pope Francis
‘No stepping back’ from the Church’s opposition to the death penalty
Pope Francis emphasized concern for God’s creation as a priority
Pope viewed synodality as key in discerning new ways to share the Gospel
What happens during a conclave? The death of a pope and timeline of events explained
Prayer, pilgrims accompany pope’s body to basilica
Pope Francis: Focused on the peripheries
Pope Francis’ funeral Mass set for April 26
Pope Francis dies April 21 at age 88
Americans inspired by Carlo Acutis’ love for Eucharist
POPE’S MESSAGE | God always waits, goes looking for those who are lost
POPE’S MESSAGE | Riches can be burdens, preventing people from following Jesus
Jubilee pilgrims encouraged to be ‘witnesses of peace and hope’
Papal preacher: Measure your life by Christ, not social media likes
Vatican statistics: Baptisms down, but first Communions, confirmations up
Pope Francis’ condition continues to improve
Pope out of danger but to remain in hospital
Cdl. Krajewski: The suffering Holy Father gathers us around Mary when we’re helpless
Faithful unite in St. Peter’s Square praying for pope’s health
Pope remains hospitalized in Rome, U.S. bishops urge faithful to pray Rosary for pope, all who are sick Feb. 24
Synod calls for quick steps to involve more people in Church life
Pope to open Holy Door at Rome prison at beginning of Jubilee 2025
Only love will save humanity, pope says in encyclical on Sacred Heart titled ‘Dilexit nos’
Cdl. Grech calls for communion, continued action as synod nears end
Pope: Mission is common goal of synod and ecumenism
Hot-button issues raised by Vatican synod called ‘a mechanism’ to understand synodal method
Pope announces he will create 21 new cardinals in December
Like Jesus, be patient with others, archbishop tells synod members
Diocesan Holy Doors will not be feature of Jubilee 2025, Vatican says
POPE’S MESSAGE | Praying with the Book of Psalms will bring comfort, happiness
World needs urgent political action to guide AI, pope tells G7
Under olive tree planted as sign of peace, pope begs God to help Holy Land
POPE’S MESSAGE | Spirit and Scripture combined cast light on life’s problems
The Holy Spirit leads the people of God to meet Jesus
Inner confusion can turn into clarity with the aid of the Holy Spirit
Blessed Carlo Acutis’ dream was to be a saint, mother says
Synod report for U.S. shows growth, tensions and ‘deep desire to rebuild’ the body of Christ
On World Children’s Day, pope tells children joy is good for the soul, always help others
Humility is the ‘gateway to all virtues’
Pope Francis gives wide-ranging interview with CBS
Vatican: Abortion, surrogacy, war are attacks on human dignity