Pope Francis

Stop and Read: Pope Praises Spiritual Value of Literature and Poetry

Every Christian, but especially seminarians, should set aside their screens regularly and spend time with a book of literature or poetry, Pope Francis said.

Vatican says it was ‘Saddened’ by Olympics’ Opening Ceremony

More than a week after the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games, the Vatican joined people who complained that a segment of the show featuring drag performers offended Christians.

Diocesan Holy Doors will not be Feature of Jubilee 2025, Vatican Says

While bishops around the world are asked to designate their cathedrals or other significant churches as special places of pilgrimage and prayer for the Holy Year 2025, the Vatican is not asking them to dedicate and open a "Holy Door" at those churches.

Pope Appeals for End to Weapons’ Production, for Solidarity with the Elderly

Many elderly people risk feeling an increasingly unbearable sense of loneliness, especially during summer, Pope Francis said.

Pope Urges Political Leaders to be at Service of the People, Not Power

Pope Francis has called on political leaders to be at the service of the poor, the unemployed and the common good.

Pope: Jesus’ Presence in Eucharist Helps Faithful be Truly Present for Others

Thanks to Jesus' promise to be with his disciples always, the faithful can be fully present for others, especially those in need, Pope Francis told thousands of altar servers from around the world.

Fight Against Trafficking Must Include Combating its Crimes Online, Advocate Says

Strategic collaboration, especially with law enforcement monitoring crimes online, is needed in the fight against human trafficking, according to the head of an international network of religious orders and partners against trafficking.

Lessons Learned: Studying Past Prepares People for the Present, Archivist Says

Regardless of what people might imagine, archivists are the happiest people on earth, said the prefect of the Vatican Apostolic Archives, Bishop Sergio Pagano.

Cardinal Visits Ukraine’s President, Conveying Closeness of Pope

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of State, visited Ukraine to hold high-level meetings, meet local Catholics and represent Pope Francis at the final stop of a pilgrimage to the Marian Shrine of Berdychiv.

Pope Calls for a Global Cease-Fire During Olympics, a More Inclusive World

With world peace under serious threat, Pope Francis called on all nations to observe the Olympic truce and cease all conflicts for the traditional period before, during and after the Olympic Games in Paris.