Pope Francis

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.

Michelangelo’s Pieta’ Getting New High-Security Barrier Before Jubilee Year

The Vatican is installing a new set of nine bullet-proof and shatter-proof glass panels in front of one of its most famous works of art, Michelangelo's marble "Pietà" sculpture in St. Peter's Basilica.

Catholic Communicators Must Help People Overcome Divisions, Pope Says

A television or radio network that calls itself Catholic must help people overcome their prejudices, seek the truth with charity and build bridges between people, Pope Francis said.

Pope Calls For Global Cease-Fire; Says Humanity Is On Brink Of Abyss

Today's wars and conflicts have put humanity on the brink of the abyss, Pope Francis said, calling for a worldwide cease-fire.

Pope Says Document On Blessings Makes Clear That The Gospel Is For All

Making a list of which sinners are welcome in the church and which sinners are not goes against the teaching of the Gospel, Pope Francis told an Italian newspaper.