What does a general audience with Pope Francis consist of?
On Aug. 7, Pope Francis resumed general audiences at the Vatican after a brief and normal pause during the month of July. The following is an explanation of the nature … Learn More
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Pope visits amusement park near Rome
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis visited an amusement park an hour outside of Rome to greet workers, their families and the two nuns providing pastoral care there. Sister Geneviève Jeanningros, … Learn More
Pope tells altar servers Jesus is with them in ‘that act of love which is the Eucharist’
Pope Francis celebrated a liturgy with tens of thousands of altar servers packed in St. Peter’s Square for a special audience on Tuesday evening, reminding them that Jesus Christ is … Learn More
Pope appeals for end to weapons’ production, for solidarity with the elderly
VATICAN CITY — Many elderly people risk feeling an increasingly unbearable sense of loneliness, especially during summer, Pope Francis said. “Let us say ‘no’ to the loneliness of the elderly! Our … Learn More
Vatican approves ‘Our Lady of the Rock’ shrine at alleged Marian apparition site in Italy
The Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has accepted the decree of a bishop approving the spiritual activities of a shrine at the site of alleged Marian apparition … Learn More
Michelangelo’s Pietà getting new high-security barrier before Jubilee Year
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — 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 … Learn More
Vatican approval of apparitions would now be ‘exceptional,’ doctrine chief says
VATICAN CITY — Vatican rulings on allegedly supernatural phenomena, such as Marian apparitions, will continue to be released publicly, but official validation of an event’s supernatural status — as has happened at Lourdes, … Learn More
Synod working document offers inspiration, points to journey ahead, say experts
The newly released working document for the Synod on Synodality offers inspiration, while revealing the journey is far from over in realizing the fullness of the church’s mission, experts told OSV News.
Pope praises release of two Ukrainian priests from Russian captivity
The newly releases priests were held in Russian captivity for more than 19 months.
Pope Francis gets laughs at meeting with big-name comedians
Pope Francis got a chuckle from an audience of comedians on Friday morning after he suggested throwing away his prepared remarks for simply making people laugh with a silly gesture. … Learn More