Pope Francis
Pope Says He’ll Canonize Acutis, Frassati, Host Meeting on Child’s Rights
Pope Francis announced that he will canonize Blesseds Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati next year and that the Vatican will host a world meeting on the rights of the child Feb. 3.
Pope Prays for Dialogue, Reconciliation, Peace in Ukraine
Pope Francis prayed for a conversion of hearts and a start to dialogue, reconciliation and peace in a letter marking the 1,000th day since Russia launched its large-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Dioceses Should Commemorate Their Own Saints Each Year, Pope Says
Starting in the Holy Year 2025, local churches worldwide will annually honor the saints, blesseds and other holy figures connected to their communities, Pope Francis announced.
The Poor Cannot Keep Waiting for Justice, Dolidarity, Pope Says
A Christian faith that does not disturb the powers that be and cannot generate a serious commitment to charity becomes an innocuous devotion, Pope Francis said.
Chinese Cardinal Calls for ‘Sinicization’ of Church in China
Like Father Matteo Ricci, a 16th-century Jesuit missionary known for his efforts to bridge Christianity and Chinese culture, the Catholic Church today must engage in dialogue with the ruling and intellectual class of China to present Christianity in a way that does not threaten the country's culture, a Chinese cardinal said.
Pope: Church Venerates Christian Martyrs from All Denominations
Christian martyrs from across denominations hold a place of honor in the church, Pope Francis said, highlighting their examples of faith and courage that continue to inspire Christians today.
Devotion to Mary Leads People to Jesus, to Helping Others, Pope Says
Mary is a model of the kind of openness to the Holy Spirit that all Christians should have, an openness that allowed her to say "yes" to God's plan for the salvation of the world, Pope Francis said.
Vatican Bank Head, Experts Promote Faith-Consistent Investment Funds
Catholic institutions and individuals have hundreds of millions of dollars to invest but have almost no investment funds tailored to ensuring their money goes only to companies that respect Catholic moral and social teaching, said the head of the Vatican bank.
Vatican, Microsoft Unveil AI-Generated ‘Digital Twin’ of St. Peter’s
Aimed at reaching out to people unable to go to Rome for the Holy Year and helping the millions who are expected to visit St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican teamed up with Microsoft and other specialized experts to create a "digital twin" of the church for an immersive and more meaningful experience.
God’s Love Also Comes Through People Being Kind to Each Other, Pope Says
There is no such thing as people who only take and never give, Pope Francis told a group of visitors experiencing homelessness and volunteers who assist them.