Pope’s August prayer intention: people in the maritime world
In his prayer intention for this month of August, Pope Francis urges prayers for seafarers and those working in the maritime world.
Pope’s July prayer intention: For pastoral care of the sick
Pope Francis offered that invitation to Christians around the world in The Pope Video, which accompanies his monthly prayer intention...
Pope in Kazakhstan: Religions ‘key to building world peace and understanding’
In his address at the 7th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, Pope Francis underscores how...
Pope announces Ecumenical Prayer Vigil for Synod
Pope Francis announces an Ecumenical Prayer Vigil, to be held in September prior to the Synod of Bishops, so as to entrust the bishops' work to the Lord.
COVID-19: Vatican Holy Week celebrations without public participation
The Prefecture of the Papal Household announces that Holy Week celebrations in Rome will take place without the physical presence of the faithful, in an attempt to contain the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Pope prays for global peace and for all victims of religious persecution
Prayers for peace were central to Pope Francis’ appeals on Sunday as he addressed the faithful gathered in St Peter’s Square for...