Vatican Issues Decree on Foot-Washing Ritual Pope Watch A decree specifying that the Holy Thursday foot-washing ritual can include "all members of the people of God." Read More
Pope to Priests: "Be Pastors, Not Officials" Pope Watch Pope Francis said that priests cannot forget their roots, they aren’t “mushrooms” that magically sprout at ordination. Read More
The Lasting Legacy of Pope Francis in Philadelphia Pope Watch The goal of the Mercy and Justice Initiative was to generate action and awareness about homelessness in the area. Read More
Pope Presents Gift to Library of Congress Pope Watch Pope Francis presents the Apostles Edition of the St. John’s Bible to the Library of Congress. Read More
New Auxiliary Bishops for Los Angeles Pope Watch Pope Francis appointed three new auxiliary bishops in July for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Read More
The ‘Pope Franciscus’ White Rose Pope Watch Two French horticulturists recently named a new breed of white rose “Pope Franciscus” after the pontiff. Read More
Tackling Corruption in Naples and Keeping Church Doors Open Pope Watch Pope Francis spoke out against the city’s mafia presence and history of corruption. Read More
Focusing on Families, Ukraine and 20 New Cardinals Pope Watch Speaking to more than 9,000 people gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis focused on the family. Read More
Huge Crowds Greet the Pope in Sri Lanka, Philippines Pope Watch Pope Francis called for reconciliation in Sri Lanka, which is still recovering from a conflict that lasted for 37 years. Read More
The Pope in Turkey Making Strides Toward Unity Pope Watch Pope Francis visited Turkey in late November to meet with political and religiou... Read More
Pope Francis Blesses Paralympic Athletes Pope Watch Pope Francis gives a blessing during a special audience with Paralympic athletes... Read More
Pope Visits Albania Pope Watch From the Pope: "The more men and women are at the service of others, the grea... Read More
Pope Francis Blesses Sudanese Woman Who Refused to Renounce Her Christian Faith Pope Watch On July 24, Meriam Ibrahim, her husband, Daniel Wani, and their two young childr... Read More
Pope Francis Canonizes Two Popes Pope Watch On April 27, Pope Francis declared Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII saints ... Read More
President Obama and Pope Francis Meet at Vatican Pope Watch Pope Francis gave President Barack Obama a red leather bound copy of his apostol... Read More