Pope Francis
Pope Urges Christians to Joyfully Cultivate Fruits of the Spirit
Not every Christian is called to be an apostle, prophet or evangelist, Pope Francis said, but all Christians can cultivate the fruits of the Holy Spirit by becoming "charitable, patient, humble, peacemakers."
St. Peter’s Basilica Launches Magazine, Installs New Webcams
To help people who cannot travel to Rome but want to pray at the tomb of St. Peter and cross the threshold of the Holy Door, St. Peter's Basilica is installing new webcams.
Final Synod Document is Magisterial, Must be Accepted, Pope Says
Doubling down on the centrality of synodality in the Catholic Church, Pope Francis said that it is now up to local churches to accept and implement proposals from the final document approved the Synod of Bishops on synodality.
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.