Pope’s message of hope launched into space to orbit Earth
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ message of hope for humanity encased in a small satellite blasted off into space June 12 and soon will beam his words back to Earth. … Learn More
Category: Vatican News
As Our Lady leaves us, pope says Marian apparitions must always point to Jesus
Last Mass for Our Lady of Fatima was held this weekend.
Pope plans to write document dedicated to St. Thérèse of Lisieux
VATICAN CITY — Individuals become Christian because they have been touched by Christ’s love, not because they have been convinced or coerced by someone else, Pope Francis said. The Catholic … Learn More
Pope doing well after abdominal surgery, asks for continued prayers
ROME — Pope Francis had a restful, peaceful first night at Rome’s Gemelli hospital after a successful three-hour operation June 7 for a hernia. He has been informed of the … Learn More
Pope to undergo surgery for hernia, expected to remain in hospital
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis was scheduled to undergo surgery at Rome’s Gemelli hospital June 7 to treat a hernia that had developed at an incision of a previous operation, … Learn More
Pope: Quick change of course necessary to beat climate change
VATICAN CITY — A faster change of course away from today’s throwaway culture and toward greater care for the common good is necessary to ensure the planet’s livability for future … Learn More
Pope prays for Indian train crash victims during Angelus; crash may have been caused by signaling failure
BALASORE, India — Government authorities June 4 were working to get rail services back in operation in the district of Balasore after the deadliest train crash in India in decades … Learn More
Pope asks Catholics to welcome everyone, create communion
VATICAN CITY — The Holy Spirit invites the faithful to share in God’s love and to make the church a loving home whose door is open to everyone, Pope Francis … Learn More
St. Peter’s Basilica opens exhibit on Marian coronations
VATICAN CITY — Of the more than 1,300 Marian images crowned around the world, one of the first to receive this honor does not have a crown today. For over 350 … Learn More
A church of the many: Pope addresses some synod questions, fears
VATICAN CITY — While the release of the working document for the Synod of Bishops on synodality is expected sometime in early June, Pope Francis tried to respond to some … Learn More