Catechism Revised To State That Death Penalty ‘Inadmissible’
Pope Francis recently approved Catechism revision stating the Death Penalty is inadmissible in all cases
In gratitude for the gifts of the Spirit
What Pope Francis has been saying and doing recently
Evangelization means ‘Get up and go’
Pope Francis encourages us not to be shy in our evangelization efforts
Be patient and courageous in your prayer
"Knock on the door and knock on God's heart."
Pope Francis celebrates his fifth anniversary
Accomplishments and interesting facts about Pope Francis as he celebrates his fifth anniversary.
Blessed Paul VI to be canonized this year
What Pope Francis has been saying and doing recently
Pope Francis marries couple during flight
On a flight between Chilean cities, the pope married flight attendants who had a...
‘The future must be peace’
To Myanmar: ‘The future must be peace’
Canonization of 35 saints from Brazil and Mexico
Pope Francis proclaimed 35 new saints at a canonization Mass at the Vatican on O...
Mercy Friday visit to neuro-rehab center in Rome
Pope Francis continued his custom of “mercy Friday” encounters by visiting the S...
Papal audiences offer message of Christian hope
Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the topic of Christian hope at his Aug....
Family is a treasure
In an audience with members of the European Federation of Catholic Family Associ...
Pope Francis Visits Egypt
During a two-day trip to Cairo, Pope Francis preached a message of tolerance at ...
Apologies for role of Catholics in Rwandan genocide
On March 20, during a meeting with Rwandan President Paul Kagame, the Holy Fathe...
'Talk less, listen more'
Speaking to a group of students on Feb. 17 at Roma Tre University in Rome, the H...
Upcoming synod needs young people’s voices
Initiating preparations for a meeting of the Synod of Bishops focused on youth, ...
Three American bishops elevated to cardinal
Three American bishops were elevated to the College of Cardinals on November 19:...
Calls for unity, new beatitudes in Sweden
On a visit to Sweden commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Refor...
Canonization of Blessed Mother Teresa
Pope Francis declared Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta a saint on Sept. 4 befor...
Church needs impassioned missionaries, not bureaucrats
In his Aug. 14 message to the pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis spoke...
World Youth Day
Pope Francis maintained a busy schedule during his five-day visit to Poland for ...
Pope meets with Muslim scholar
After five years of silence, Pope Francis met with the Grand Imam of the renowne...
Visiting refugee detention center on Greek island of Lesbos
“Europe today faces one of its most serious humanitarian crises since the end of...
Pope Francis: "Pray for Me"
The pope has instagram! The Holy Father created an account on the social media p...
Pope Francis Visits Mexico
Pope Francis visited Mexico from Feb. 12–17, during which he brought a message o...
Vatican issues decree on foot-washing ritual
Following a request by Pope Francis, the Vatican issued a decree on Jan. 21 spec...
Pope to priests: "Be Pastors, not Officials"
Speaking to a group of priests and bishops at a conference to mark the 50th anni...
The lasting legacy of Pope Francis in Philadelphia
The goal of the Mercy and Justice Initiative, set up before Pope Francis’ visit ...
Pope presents gift to Library of Congress
During his visit to Capitol Hill in September for the World Meeting of Fami...
New auxiliary bishops for Los Angeles
Pope Francis appointed three new auxiliary bishops in July for the Archdiocese o...
The ‘Pope Franciscus’ white rose
Two French horticulturists, Croix Dominique and Jacques Ranchon, recently named ...
Tackling corruption in Naples and keeping church doors open
In Naples, Italy
On a day trip to Naples on March 21, Pope Francis spoke out ...
Focusing on families, Ukraine and 20 new cardinals
Speaking to more than 9,000 people gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis ...
Huge crowds greet the pope in Sri Lanka, Philippines
During Pope Francis’ week-long trip to Asia in mid-January, he called for reconc...
The pope in Turkey making strides toward unity
Pope Francis visited Turkey in late November to meet with political and religiou...
Pope Francis blesses Paralympic athletes
Pope Francis gives a blessing during a special audience with Paralympic athletes...
Pope visits Albania
From the Pope:
"The more men and women are at the service of others, the grea...
Pope Francis blesses Sudanese woman who refused to renounce her Christian faith
On July 24, Meriam Ibrahim, her husband, Daniel Wani, and their two young childr...
Pope Francis canonizes two popes
On April 27, Pope Francis declared Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII saints ...
President Obama and Pope Francis meet at Vatican
Pope Francis gave President Barack Obama a red leather bound copy of his apostol...