Pope moves laywoman and 5 others closer to sainthood
Pope Francis approves decrees moving six people closer to sainthood, with the new Venerables hailing from Italy and Spain, including a laywoman, a religious sister and four priests.
Pope to Buddhists: Dialogue can foster ecological conversion
Pope Francis greets a delegation of Buddhists from Cambodia, and encourages interreligious dialogue as a way to cultivate ecological responsibility.
Pope at Audience: Church called to seek out those who have gone astray
Pope Francis continues his cycle of catechesis on apostolic zeal, and invites everyone to imitate the Good Shepherd and see the lost member of the flock...
Pope to preside over Mass on Sunday of the Word of God
The Dicastery for Evangelization announces that Pope Francis will preside over Mass on the "Sunday of the Word of God" in St. Peter's Basilica...
Pope Francis: ‘Health is not a luxury’
Addressing a delegation of Italian radiographers, Pope Francis praises the work of healthcare professionals and calls on governments to ensure universal access to decent healthcare.
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.