Pope Francis, in his message to the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, emphasized the need for ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI).
Pope Francis has expressed his heartfelt solidarity with the people of Los Angeles, California, as devastating wildfires continue to claim lives and destroy communities.
Pope Francis sent a heartfelt message to U.S. President Donald J. Trump on the occasion of his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States, offering prayers and divine blessings for the President, his family, and the American people.
On January 19, 2025 during his Sunday Angelus address, Pope Francis expressed gratitude for the Gaza ceasefire agreement, urging respect for the agreement and the delivery of humanitarian aid.
One of the most catastrophic earthquakes to strike the Himalayan region in a century occurred on January 7 in Dingri County and Shigatse, Tibet, with a magnitude of 6.8 (7.1 on the Richter scale), according to the Chinese Earthquake Networks Centre.
On January 7 (Tuesday), Pope Francis accepted the early resignation of Bishop Dominique Rey of Fréjus-Toulon, following years of Vatican scrutiny regarding his ordination practices using pre-Vatican II liturgical books and other concerns.
During his General Audience, on January 8, Pope Francis dedicated his catechesis to the "scourge" of child labour, urging Christians to reject indifference toward the exploitation and suffering of children.
Pope Francis will lead special Jubilee Masses, alongside liturgies for major feasts, honoring the World of Communications and the Armed Forces, Police, and Security Personnel, according to the liturgical agenda released by the Vatican on January 8.
Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Myanmar (CBCM), has called for an immediate end to violence in the nation, urging all parties to prioritize peace as Myanmar continues to grapple with the devastating impact of nearly four years of civil war.
