Praying the Church

Meeting of the Pope with the Heads of Dicasteries of the Roman Curia

Perpetual Adorers of the Blessed Sacrament

Pope offers hope and encouragement to the poor at a memorable luncheon

“Confidence always liberates, fear paralyses”

Let us not bury the Lord’s goods! Let charity circulate

Pope receives Pato, a migrant who lost his wife and daughter in the desert

Peace and reconciliation are essential for Iraq’s future’

“Health workers must be instruments of God to heal and comfort the sick”

“I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal” (Jer 30:17)

A Message from Bishop Joe Vásquez

“A pilgrimage to witness God’s presence in the world”

Pope urges priests to be pastors, not religious bureaucrats

Buddhists and Christians unite to heal wounded humanity and the Earth

Mother Agreda: the contemplative who evangelised America

“Holiness, a universal vocation that we can all attain”

Cardinal Pizzaballa calls for prayers for the innocents

Freemasonry, for Catholics it is still incompatible to belong to a lodge

“Let us pray for peace every day”

“The Gospel is a proclamation, a proclamation of joy”

Francis calls for a fight against all forms of slavery

The Pope: “You are the hope that lights up the night”

Sport as a tool for inclusion and fraternity

The Sagrada Família in Barcelona illuminates the towers of the four Evangelists

“The Mater Ecclesiae Monastery will resume its original purpose”

On Strickland’s Removal

Pope Francis: ‘Wars are always a defeat’

“The difference between wisdom and foolishness lies in the care of the interior life”

“Pope Francis praises the selfless service of the Sikh community”

“The Shrine: house of prayer”

Parent education: an exciting and challenging task”

“Peace, a path of listening, dialogue and cooperation”

The Pope and Alain Berset, President of the Swiss Confederation

The Pope in Dubai, venue of COP-28

“40 years of love for art and faith”

“A long wave against male violence against women”

US and regional partners join forces to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza

“Life. My Story in History”, a new book by the Pope

Life in Christ is “an extraordinary and extraordinarily gratuitous treasure”

“Let us build peace in truth, justice, love and freedom”

Abuse, International Workshop on Protection in Religious Congregations

“Pope calls for dialogue as a response to violence and anti-Semitism”

Nepal: Pope moved by powerful earthquake

The Pope listens to the hopes and concerns of children

“They say and do not do, and everything they do for show”

“Solidarity without borders of the Charismatic Renewal”

Pope speaks by phone with Mahmoud Abbas

Pope Francis accepts invitation from the United Arab Emirates

Evoking our ancestors from trauma

“Humility, the key to eternal life”

Inauguration of the Rieti Valley Crib and the Cuneo Tree

Jubilee: The “Iubileaeum25” App available in iOS and Android stores

“First civilians evacuated from Gaza after months of conflict”

Pope: “Let us ask God for the gift of peace

“Pope Francis’ call for peace in a world divided by conflict”

The Pope: holiness is a gift and a journey

Francis: “Let us pray this prayer of yours over me in silence”

‘Vatican sends humanitarian aid to Gaza’

“Women of the Bible: examples of faith and liberation”

“Worship God and love our brothers and sisters with the same love”

“God’s love, the power that transforms the world”

Israeli incursions into Gaza Strip intensify

Pope expresses shock over Lewiston mass shooting

Prayer for peace

Message of solidarity, consolation and hope for the victims of Hurricane Otis in Acapulco

Rupnik, Pope entrusts case to the Doctrine of the Faith to open trial

“Clericalism is a form of worldliness that harms God’s faithful people”

Italy hosts 46 Syrian refugees thanks to humanitarian corridors

Pope: “Let us be united to proclaim the Gospel”

General Assembly to the People of God: The Church must listen to everyone

“Peace is the goal, not victory”

Mama Antula, the first Argentine saint to be canonised

“Work with Us”

16th Briefing and Press Conference – 23 October 2023

Pope Francis supports the humanitarian corridors

Pope Francis and US President Joe Biden

Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s: Commentary, Fr. Jorge Miró

“Jesus reminds us that the image of God is imprinted in our lives”

“Peace in the Holy Land is possible, but it requires dialogue”

“Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Vatican: talks for peace”

“Slavery is a crime against humanity that must never be forgotten”

The violence in Gaza is “a human tragedy”

Closing of the Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops

An angel on the Camino de Santiago: “Be welcoming”, the new sculpture by Timothy Schmalz, is unveiled

Pope and President of Ireland reaffirm ties

Pope Francis receives King Letsie III in private audience

“I lost my heart for Jesus of Nazareth”: Charles de Foucauld

“To overcome crises we need protagonists of humanity”

Pope will preside over two celebrations in November

“Water, a human right essential for life”

Sister Saleh: Pope’s call gave us courage

“C’est La Confiance”

“God, being love, invites us, but does not compel us”

Holy Land: A day of fasting and prayer for peace

The Pope receives Philip E. Davis, Prime Minister of The Bahamas

Papal audience with the President of Peru

“The Church must be a home for all, regardless of their origin”

“Homage to Pope Pius VII on his bicentenary: a life of example”

The phenomenon of “Libres” causes admiration in Rome

The meeting in the Vatican between the Pope and Sultan Al Jaber

Forgive because in this way we will be forgiven: forgiveness is God’s caress for everyone

The “Peter’s Boat” disembarks at the Vatican Museums

Pope sent his condolences to the people of Hungary

Anna Rowlands: ‘Communion is our being and our doing’

“Let us pray for peace in Israel and Palestine!”

“Vatican sends aid to Afghanistan after earthquake”

Matthew’s Mysterious Prophecy – Who Is the New “Nation” Jesus speaks of?

“Good comes from God’s grace, good comes from his gift”

Let’s learn more about the history of the Church

The importance of prayer and mercy for the forces of law and order

Pope Francis: “Mary, the Mother who unites all

The Pope, the Church, world leaders, civil society and global challenges

“The Catholic Church loses a visionary leader and a defender of the poor”

Laudato si’ Conference: Spreading the Pope’s Apostolic Exhortation

“Putting God back at the center of our gaze”

“Climate change is an existential threat to humanity”

Divorced and remarried: pastoral accompaniment as a path to the Eucharist

Pope Francis responds to dubia submitted by five cardinals

The Lampedusa shipwreck recalls the tragedy of irregular migration

Sons of the One Father – Jews and Christians. Ancient Interpretations of Jesus’ Parables

He repented and went: Commentary, Fr. Jorge Miró

Pope calls on children and young missionaries to build bridges and relationships

“Pope Francis: A Call to Peace, Hope, and Prayer”

“For the sinner, there is always hope of redemption”

“Christians of different denominations will pray for unity in St. Peter’s Square”

“The mission of cardinals: becoming instruments of synodality”

‘Fazenda da Esperança: a legacy of hope and compassion’

Artificial Intelligence and Communication: The Future of Human-Machine Interaction

A new chapter in relations between Vietnam and the Holy See

Mourning in Qaraqosh: The Tragedy that Shook the Christian Community in Iraq

“Times of dialogue: the Pope and the Prime Minister of Portugal”

‘Eliminating nuclear weapons: an imperative for peace and security’

“A shared dream: reclaiming the Mediterranean as a laboratory of peace”

The Holy See shares the UN theme: Peace and Global Stability

“Do not erect barriers, for they separate, but bridges unite”

The Vatican in action: support for the fire victims

“The Journey of Hope: Themes for WYD 2023 and 2024”

Pope Francis: ‘Marseille’s welcome is a message to Europe’

“Eradicating abuse: a commitment of the Church and society”

Our Lady of Mercy

Will you be envious because I am good?: Commentary Fr. Jorge Miró

“Welcoming those who knock on our doors: the challenge of Migrants’ Day”

“God’s Unconditional Love: Beyond Human Justice”

Repentant sinners before the righteous – the Jewish sources of Jesus’ parable

“Pope leaves Marseille with a message of hope and gratitude”

Peace in Ukraine, migration, and climate change on the agenda

“Recover the passion of faith and the commitment to fraternity”

“Marseille: open door to the world and refuge of hope”

“Pope Francis lands in Marseille for a world event”

“Synod on Synodality: a meeting of 464 participants”

“The Holy See and the Crisis in Ukraine: A Commitment to World Peace”

“A united world in the face of the pandemic: lessons for the future”

“Do not forget the poor, They will open the door to Paradise”

Francis prays to Our Lady for his trip to Marseilles

“Reflections on Pacem in Terris: Seeking Peace in a Fragmented World”

Supporting peace, ecology and migration

Russian drones destroyed a Caritas warehouse in Lviv

“The Hope for a Peaceful Solution: Challenges and Opportunities”

“More than medicines, a place of hope”

“Specialists of God: the Rogationists of the Heart of Jesus”

“The challenge of integration: The Pope at the Rencontres Méditerranéennes”

“Forgiveness as the antidote to hatred and resentment”

Limit of forgiveness or forgiveness without limit?

Carabinieri at the service of love and justice: inspiring reflections

“Martyrdom and Mission: Reflections on St Andrew Kim’s Day”

“Music as a search for God: reflections on Christmas Eve”

Sweet Rosh Hashanah

“Hospitality and welcome: the Benedictine tradition in the life of the Oblates”

Without Prayer there will be no Synod

Belgium and the Vatican: faith, diplomacy and commitment to peace

“The future of the Urbaniana University: appointments and challenges”

“A Gathering of Wisdom and Unity: The Pauline Ecumenical Colloquium at the Vatican”

The Ulma Family

Blessed Joseph Gregory: The secret of his strength and dedication, says Pope, was intimacy with Jesus

Celebrations over which the Pope will preside in September and October

In Beijing, Cardinal Zuppi devotes himself to the mission entrusted to him by the Pope

Deep sorrow for the tragedy caused by the floods in Libya

Pope Francis: Let us not be afraid to become beggars for peace

Towards a future of unity: Reflections on interfaith dialogue

Honouring the invisible heroes: reflections on safety at work

If he listens to you, you have saved your brother: Commentary, Fr. Jorge Miró

The Ulma family beatified: Their response to hatred and violence was evangelical love

“Fraternal correction, one of the highest expressions of love”

Forgiveness which may do harm to the victim and the abuser

Call for solidarity after violent earthquake in Morocco

“An inspiring message from the Pope on the fulfilment of God’s dream”

“Holy See and UNESCO join forces for literacy and peace”

Pope Francis: “Called to widen the boundaries of our gaze”

Opus Dei: Do the recent changes affect its essence?

“The House of Mercy in Mongolia: a symbol of love and solidarity”

“Pope’s message of gratitude to Mongolia: an unforgettable apostolic journey”

“Love is the only answer to the thirst for happiness in each of us”

Mongolia: An example of religious coexistence and harmony in humanity

The Pope meets the President of Mongolia: a meeting between two leaders

“The courage to spend one’s life for the Gospel: testimonies of faith in Mongolia”

“Pope Francis praises Mongolian culture and tradition”

Pope Francis arrives in Mongolia

Pope entrusts Apostolic Journey to Mongolia to Our Lady

“From Adversity to Holiness: The Legacy of St. Catherine Tekakwitha”

“Pope’s September prayer: a cry for the disadvantaged”

Agenda of the Pope’s liturgical celebrations

“Reflections for Entrepreneurs: Beyond Economic Challenges”

“An Unprecedented Encounter between the Vatican and Buddhism”

Words of encouragement and solidarity in the midst of global challenges

Connection, mission, and hope: the Pope’s call to a generation of leaders

“Walking Together: Reflections on Synodality and Communication.”

Ties bound on earth and in heaven

The Pope recalls his trip to Hungary with President Novák

Pope Francis: Gospel is passed on through one’s mother tongue

“That the rule of law must never be subject to the slightest exception, even in times of crisis”

“Pray for peace in Niger and for stability in the Sahel region”

“Docile hearts and docility to change”

Jesus points to pagan woman as example of faith

“Human existence is an inexhaustible friendship”

Central American University of Nicaragua confiscated

Lourdes and its national pilgrimage: 150 years of history

“An appeal for peace: Mary’s call for war-stricken regions”

Jesus and Mary, are two lives whose secrets are service and praise

The Pope: “Take courage, it is I, do not be afraid,” says Jesus

The calming of the storm on the lake in the eyes of the first Jewish listeners

Telegram from the Pope on the murder of Fernando Villavicencio

Telegram from the Pope for the victims of the fires on the Hawaiian island of Maui

Pope Reflects on World Youth Day in Portugal: An Encounter with Christ and God’s Love

Pope modifies Church law on personal prelatures

The mountain of transfiguration – a place of my being with God

Pope Francis: ‘I prayed for peace in Fatima without publicity’

‘Church and world need young people ‘like the earth needs rain’

Pope Francis at Vigil: Joy is missionary and requires training

Pope Francis prays for peace ‘with sorrow’ in Fatima

The first ‘Catholic Influencers Festival’ for the future of evangelisation

Pope Francis at Via Crucis: Jesus continues to journey at our side

Pope welcomes young people to WYD: ‘God is calling you by name’

Pope to youth in Lisbon: ‘Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty’

Pope tells students in Lisbon there is no future in a world without God

Pope to Portuguese authorities: WYD offers a chance to build a more peaceful world

Pope Francis departs for Apostolic Journey to Portugual: Is A Joy To Meet Again With The Youth Of The World

Pope Francis prays at St. Mary Major ahead of Portugal journey

Pope Francis at Angelus: Seek, find, and welcome God’s precious love

Pope Francis hopes that World Youth Day in Lisbon will be a “seed for the world’s future”

“God has a loving plan for all of you. Do not be afraid of his will”

Pope Francis listens and responds to young people in new podcast

Tisha B’Av – the saddest day in the Jewish calendar

The Pope received in audience the Prime Minister of Uganda

“The grandparents and the elderly, are the roots young people need in order to grow into adulthood”

“The future is built together through the exchange of experiences”

Seek God’s work and learn to see the beauty of what He has sown

Parables of the mustard seed and the yeast

The Pope received the President of the Republic of Ghana

Cardinal Zuppi brings President Biden a letter from Pope Francis

22 Afghan refugees from Islamabad will arrive on Thursday 20 July

Card. Zuppi will travel to Washington as Pope’s Envoy

Exactly one year from the great National Eucharistic Congress in the U.S.

“The seed: it is small, almost invisible, but it produces new life in those who receive it”

Stories not only for children – parables heard with first-century Jewish ears

The Future of Catholic Universities in the AI Age

Press Office notes shared desire for truth over Orlandi case

Melkite Church to mark 300 years of union with Rome with Jubilee

The USCCB reaffirms the importance of education access for marginalized racial groups

Pope Francis recalls great spiritual and human wisdom of Thomas Aquinas

Revelation reserved for the foolish, or the provocation of Jesus

“We pray that Israelis and Palestinians may open paths of reconciliation and peace”

New cardinals for 30 September

“God who is love becomes ever brighter in us and through us”

A Service of Polish-Ukrainian “Forgiveness and Reconciliation”

Pope sends letter to the Archbishop of Agrigento, Alessandro Damiano

Synod of Bishops 2023: Complete list of participants published

Pope Francis to visit Fatima to implore peace for Ukraine, entire world

Apostolic Journey Program of His Holiness Francis

The Pope has issued a decree on the priesthood

Letter of the Holy Father Francis establishing the “Commission of New Martyrs Witnesses of the Faith”

Plenary Indulgence on the occasion of the III World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly

Pope’s liturgical celebrations for July-August

Calendar of Celebrations presided over by the Holy Father

“For a Eucharistic life”: Prayer intention for the month of July

Let us pray, for prayer is the gentle force that protects and sustains the world

The prophet helps others to read the present under the action of the Holy Spirit

Jesus on the Jewish value of spiritual service to the righteous – Shlomo Libertowski

“Communion among believers is not a matter of yielding and compromise, but of fraternal charity”

“Let us not tire of praying for peace”

“Let us imitate the strength, generosity, and humility of Saints Peter and Paul”

Holy Mass and Blessing of Pallium Balls for the new Metropolitan Archbishops

‘Two eyes see better than one and two ears hear better than one’

We are not afraid: we must always start and restart from the Holy Spirit

Do not forget: there is no holiness if, in one way or another, there is no care for the poor

Cardinal Zuppi visiting Moscow

Cardinal Parolin to unveil a sculpture of St. Bakhita to highlight the problem of human trafficking

Pope thanks hospital staff for post-operation ‘fraternal care and attention’

Notice of the Office for Liturgical Celebrations

Pope present at the Meeting of the Council of Cardinals

The New Torah and Jesus as the new Moses and the new Joshua

Pope prays for prisoners killed in Honduran jail

Am I afraid of not having what I like, or of not pleasing the Lord?

“Don’t forget the poor, you can be the interpreters of their silent cry”

Fatima visionary Sr Lucia declared Venerable

Pope: 40 Days to WYD, ‘My doctor says I can go, I cannot wait!’

Numerous organizations help pregnant women

“Be sentinels who dream and proclaim a world that is different and no longer divided”

“Instrumentum laboris’ calls for welcoming Church that embraces diversity

“Never lose this sense of wonder, neither in your search nor in your life”

“The Eucharist is God’s answer to the hunger for true life”