Pope Francis’ 2023 at a glance: Prayer, Journeys, Witness
As the year draws to a close, we take a glance at the highlights of Pope Francis' pontificate in 2023 through images of the many encounters he enjoyed throughout the year.
Pope: May Christmas bring peace to our world and turn sorrow into joy
In his Christmas message at the midday "Urbi et Orbi" blessing on Christmas Day, Pope Francis speaks of how the Child Jesus reveals God's tender love for each one of us, which brings about "the joy that consoles hearts....
Nativity scene teaches simplicity and joy, Pope says at Audience
In his final General Audience before Christmas, Pope Francis returned to the image of the creche, and specifically, the first Nativity...
Sr. Nabila: World leaders must open their eyes on catastrophe in Gaza
Sister Nabila Saleh of the Holy Family Catholic Parish in Gaza speaks to Vatican News about the two parishioners killed by Israeli snipers...
Pope celebrates 87th birthday, asks Christians to celebrate Jesus’ birth
As well-wishes pour in for his birthday, Pope Francis encourages Christians to prepare our hearts to celebrate the birth of Jesus at...
Pope approves decrees for new Blesseds, including six martyrs
In an audience granted to the prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, Pope Francis authorizes the promulgation of decrees of...