Pope Francis
Christ the King Triumphs Over Evil with the Power of Love, Pope Says
While world events can seem chaotic, violent and out of control, Christians can be certain that "everything is ultimately subject to the judgment of Christ, the just and merciful king," Pope Francis said at Mass.
Ratzinger Prize Winner Draws from Late Pope’s Engagement with Modernity
"We don't have another theologian, it seems to me, that has been as engaged with modernity as Benedict," said Cyril O'Regan, a co-winner of the 2024 Ratzinger Prize, often dubbed the "Nobel Prize of Theology."
Pope: Schools Should be Centers of Formation, Not ‘Achievement Factories’
Culture and education must go hand-in-hand to form students into agents of social change driven by hope, Pope Francis said.
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.