Pope Francis: Ministries of lector and acolyte to be open to women
Pope Francis changes the Code of Canon Law to institutionalize what is already allowed in practice: the access of lay women to the service of the Word and the Altar. The Pope explains his decision in a letter to Cardinal Ladaria.
Pope Francis prays for coronavirus victims in China
Pope Francis prayed Sunday for people infected by the coronavirus, which has killed 56 people in China.
Pope introduces his new Encyclical after Angelus
Pope Francis himself introduces his new Encyclical "Fratelli tutti" after the recitation of the Angelus, and announces he is giving it as a gift to those present in the square.
St. Teresa of Kolkata feast added to global Church calendar
The leader of the nation's Catholic bishops has commended Pope Francis' move to extend to the universal Catholic Church the feast of a...
Pope Francis applauds women on International Women’s Day
On International Women's Day, Pope Francis calls for an applause for women, saying "they deserve it," while praising their "tender hearts" and "ability to construct a more humane society."
Pope Leo mourns victims in Middle East, prays for peace
The Holy See Press Office released a statement on Monday reporting that Pope Leo XIV is praying for...