Pope Francis Visits Mexico Pope Watch Pope Francis visited Mexico from Feb. 12–17, during which he brought a message o... Read More
Vatican issues decree on foot-washing ritual Pope Watch Following a request by Pope Francis, the Vatican issued a decree on Jan. 21 spec... Read More
Pope to priests: "Be Pastors, not Officials" Pope Watch Speaking to a group of priests and bishops at a conference to mark the 50th anni... Read More
The lasting legacy of Pope Francis in Philadelphia Pope Watch The goal of the Mercy and Justice Initiative, set up before Pope Francis’ visit ... Read More
Pope presents gift to Library of Congress Pope Watch During his visit to Capitol Hill in September for the World Meeting of Fami... Read More
New auxiliary bishops for Los Angeles Pope Watch Pope Francis appointed three new auxiliary bishops in July for the Archdiocese o... Read More
The ‘Pope Franciscus’ white rose Pope Watch Two French horticulturists, Croix Dominique and Jacques Ranchon, recently named ... Read More
Tackling corruption in Naples and keeping church doors open Pope Watch In Naples, Italy On a day trip to Naples on March 21, Pope Francis spoke out ... 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 ... Read More
Huge crowds greet the pope in Sri Lanka, Philippines Pope Watch During Pope Francis’ week-long trip to Asia in mid-January, he called for reconc... 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