Pope Francis was wearing his arm in a sling during his meetings and audiences Jan. 16 after hurting his right arm in a fall.
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Best Gift a Child Can Receive is Faith, Pope Says at Baptisms
When children are baptized, their parents and the church are giving them the greatest gift ever: the gift of faith, Pope Francis said before baptizing 21 infants in the Sistine Chapel.
Medjugorje: A Pathway to Peace and Reflection for One Queens Chaplain
While the Vatican has acknowledged the “abundant spiritual fruits” experienced by people visiting and praying at the site of reported Marian apparitions at Medjugorje, it has yet to sign off on their authenticity. Still, local devotees regularly visit this small town in Bosnia and Herzegovina, where they believe that Mary, Mother of Jesus, has regularly appeared to a half-dozen “visionaries” since they were children in 1981. They said she identified herself as “The Queen of Peace.”
Jubilee Mascot Is Having Its Viral Moment
The upcoming 2025 Jubilee Year will be an opportunity for Catholics of all ages and backgrounds worldwide to embark on a journey — literally and spiritually — that can redefine their understanding of the faith.
New Vatican Christmas Stamps Celebrate Holy Year Opening
With the Holy Year 2025 beginning on Christmas Eve, the Vatican’s 2024 Christmas stamps feature the Jubilee message of hope and a prayer for peace.
Vatican Excommunicates Archbishop Viganò, Found Guilty of Schism
Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, former nuncio to the United States, has been excommunicated after being found guilty of schism, the Vatican said.
Professor Says Vatican Document on Human Dignity Can’t Align the Church With Liberals or Conservatives
As liberals and conservatives applaud or denounce the Vatican’s new document on human dignity for its stance on particular issues, Catholic moral theologians instead highlight the consistency with which the issues are addressed, and the adherence to Church teaching exhibited.
Pope Francis Selects American Priest for Position in Vatican’s Highest Court
Pope Francis has designated a Catholic priest hailing from the Diocese of Scranton, Pennsylvania, to a prominent role in the Vatican’s highest court.
Cardinal Sentenced to 5 and a Half Years in Jail in Vatican ‘Trial of the Century’
In the long-awaited denouement of the Vatican’s “trial of the century,” which has been seen widely as a litmus test of Pope Francis’ press for reform, a Vatican tribunal Saturday sentenced Italian Cardinal Angelo Becciu to five years and six months in prison for his role in various financial crimes.
Pope Francis Calls For ‘Ethical and Responsible’ AI Development
Pope Francis asked tech leaders to measure the value of their innovations not in processing power or profit potential, but in their capacity to promote human dignity.