Having child out of wedlock does not bar access to sacraments, Vatican says
Women who have conceived a child out of wedlock and have the courage to choose life for their baby "should be encouraged...
Doctrinal dicastery explains how, when gay couples can be blessed
A Catholic priest can bless a gay or other unmarried couple as long as ...
Prudent use of Vatican finances is essential for mission, Pope says
The Vatican's financial planning, budgeting, auditing, investing ...
Weeping Mary is sign of her motherly love, pope says
Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Weeping Madonna of Syracuse, a plaster image of Mary hung in the bedroom...
Pope marks 800th anniversary of Nativity scene, asks prayers for Holy Land
Away in a cave near Greccio, Italy, ...
Fighting in Holy Land, bombing in Philippines prompt papal prayers
The end of the temporary cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas...
Answer Advent call for vigilance with charity, confession, Pope suggests
The Advent call for "vigilance" does not mean staying awake...
Canon law must be part of church's mission of mercy, Pope says
All the Catholic Church's structures, including tribunals and faculties...
Media must show, promote respect for human dignity, Pope says
An important part of the mission of Catholic media...
UPDATE: Pope's health improving; he keeps some appointments
Pope Francis is breathing easier after undergoing ...
Pope: Evangelization includes caring for the poor and the earth
An effective proclamation of the Gospel must speak with ...
Pope holds separate meetings with Israelis, Palestinians at Vatican
With hopes growing for a temporary, humanitarian cease-fire, ...
Eucharistic adoration, charity, promoting justice are connected, Pope says
The daily rhythm of the life of a priest should resemble "ping pong"
Honoring the dead: Vatican Museums expand access to necropolis
In the month Catholics traditionally honor the dead...
'This is the right moment' to share Gospel joy, Pope says
Often enough, the first people who need to be evangelized
Shrines should be places of 'superabundant' mercy, Pope says
Catholic shrines must be extra careful in selecting priests to hear...
Pope clears way for beatification of Cardinal Pironio
Pope Francis has recognized the miraculous healing of a toddler in Argentina as the miracle needed for the beatification ...
Pope to address U.N. climate conference, inaugurate 'Faith Pavilion'
Pope Francis will travel to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates Dec. 1-3 to address the U.N. climate ...
Pope joins knights and dames of Holy Sepulchre in praying for peace
Pope Francis joined leaders of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem in praying for peace ...
In message for Diwali, Vatican officials emphasize 'pillars' of peace
Religions and religious leaders contribute to peacemaking by teaching members to live lives marked by ...
Synod, soccer, sexuality: Pope gives another wide-ranging interview
In an hourlong interview with Italy's main news program, ...
'Your prayer gives me strength,' Pope says, asking for prayers in November
Pope Francis regularly asks people to pray for him, and in October he jokingly told ...
Synod synthesis shows agreement, divergences, including on 'synodality'
A report summarizing discussions at the assembly of the Synod of Bishops said ...
Listen to, trust the lay faithful, Pope tells synod members
Pope Francis told members of the synod ...
Synod members urge patience as process continues
As the Catholic Church learns to be more "synodal," to listen to all its members...
At synod prayer service, Pope calls for immigration reform with a heart
Taking to heart the lesson of the parable of the good Samaritan ...
Synod looks at ways to increase participation of all in mission
A "synodal church" where all the baptized participate and take responsibility ...
Synod looks at Catholics' shared mission, but also exclusion of women
The life of women in the Catholic Church "is full of scars" and alternating....
Synod members from around the globe unite in praying for peace
Synod participants who have known war and conflict firsthand...
Pope names first woman secretary of dicastery for religious
Pope Francis has appointed a woman for the first time...
Synod call to communion can help a fractured world, theologian says
The Catholic Church is called to be an instrument of communion...
Love, forgiveness liberate, break cycles of violence, Pope says
"Often a wounded person wounds in turn; the oppressed...
Pope condemns terrorism, but expresses concern for Gaza civilians
Pope Francis condemned Hamas' terrorist attacks on Israel ...
Pope: Mary shows Christians they are all brothers, sisters
Mary is not only an "advocate," helping Christians in need, ...
Saying terrorism, war solve nothing, Pope prays for peace
"War is a defeat," Pope Francis insisted ...
Synodal silence: Pope says Church must pause, 'fast' from public words
"The Church is taking a break," Pope Francis said.
Synod begins work with focus on Holy Spirit and listening
Pope Francis opened the work of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops asking...
Pope asks Vietnamese Catholics to love faith, nation
When Christians enjoy religious freedom, the practice of their faith...
Pope asks new cardinals to join Church 'symphony'
Coming from different parts of the world and having ...
God has the same love for all
People often are tempted to think ...
Pope names two Chinese bishops to synod; Vatican publishes synod schedule
On the recommendation of the Catholic bishops of mainland China in consultation with the Chinese government, Pope Francis has named two bishops from the country's mainland as members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops.
Inside, outside: Synod to focus on the church and its role in the world
When Pope Francis was introduced to..
Pope says Christian unity advances with prayer, study, joint work
Scholars from different Christian Churches who have studied together ...
Be 'beggars for peace,' Pope says
In a message to religious and political leaders gathered
Nuncio says polarization occurs when people defend ideas, not people
The polarization Pope Francis sees in the Catholic Church i...
Message from 'heart of Asia': Pope's words go beyond Mongolian borders
Being a Catholic does not destroy or replace a person's culture...
Synod assembly won't be secret, but won't be open to press, Pope says
The Synod of Bishops is not a television show or a parliamentary debate
Pope arrives in Mongolia, the 'heart of Asia'
Greeted with "aaruul," a dried yogurt cheese, which he tried, Pope Francis...
World needs politicians who uphold Catholic social teaching, Pope says
Pope Francis prayed that God would raise up a new generation...
