Meeting members of the Swiss Guard, including 34 new recruits, Pope Francis thanked them for their dedication and generous service protecting the pope every day.
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Pope Francis Laments ‘Liberal’ Universities That Lack Holistic Formation
Pope Francis said that some universities are “too liberal” and do not place enough emphasis on forming their students into whole people.
Pope to Visit City of Romeo and Juliet With Theme ‘Justice and Peace Shall Kiss’
In less than a month, Pope Francis will make his second journey outside Rome of the year. He will visit the Italian city of Verona, the setting of William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” where he will participate in an event dedicated to promoting peace and meet with local clergy and youth.
Pope Praises Artists, Encourages Prisoners to Never Lose Hope
The rusted wrought iron frame and grate of an old well became a garden of crocheted flowers inside the courtyard of the Giudecca women’s prison in Venice. The handmade garlands also adorned the archways’ brick columns and copper drainpipes.
Love Makes Individuals and the World Better, Pope Francis Says
Meeting with thousands of Italian grandparents and their children and grandchildren, Pope Francis insisted repeatedly, “Love makes us better.”
Italian leader says pope will join G7 discussion on AI
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced that Pope Francis would participate in a G7 “outreach” discussion on artificial intelligence when the leaders of the world’s leading industrialized nations countries meet in southern Italy in mid-June.
Pope Francis Considering September Visit to U.S. Following U.N. Invitation
Pope Francis is contemplating a return to the United States this September to address the United Nations General Assembly, as per reports from the French Catholic newspaper La Croix. While the Vatican has yet to confirm this, a source from the Vatican Secretariat of State informed CNA of a formal invitation from Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, suggesting the Pope’s inclination to accept.
Pope Francis Pleads for Military Restraint in the Middle East
The morning after Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel, Pope Francis pleaded with nations to avoid a further escalation of the violence.
U.S. Catholics Support for Pope Francis Still High, but Lower Than Before
A new report has found that Pope Francis’ favorability rating among American Catholics has fallen from 83% in 2021 to 75% in 2024, with those who view the pontiff unfavorably also saying he represents a change in the direction of the Church.
Pope Plans to Travel to Asia in September, Vatican Confirms
Pope Francis is planning to make the longest trip of his papacy in September, visiting Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singapore, the Vatican press office announced.