Pope Francis highlighted the devastating impact of war on innocent lives, particularly children and families, as he reflected on the ongoing Israeli attacks in Gaza and Lebanon during his address to people in St. Peter’s Square, on October 30, 2024.
'Sports are the hymn to life' was key message of Pope Francis in the recent celebration of the 100th anniversary of Corriere dello Sport-Stadio, challenging it to report on the victories and defeats of athletes as “a way of thinking and living sport as a hymn to life,” according to Vatican News.
During his general audience on October 23, Pope Francis delivered a heartfelt plea for peace, denouncing the escalating violence in Palestine and the arms trade fueling conflicts around the world.
Pope Francis recently invited surgeons to be “protectors of lives of the suffering” on the occasion of the 126th National Congress of the Italian Society of Surgery in Rome themed “The Future of the Surgeon – The Surgeon of the Future”, according to Vatican News.
During a recent homily, Pope Francis delivered a powerful message on the importance of service over power, drawing from Jesus' encounter with the disciples James and John in the Gospel of Mark.
After two members of the UN peacekeeping forces suffered injuries following two explosions near a UN observation tower in Lebanon, Pope Francis has called for respect for the peacekeepers.
On October 6, after the Angelus prayer, Pope Francis declared Fr. George Koovakad, 51, a cardinal. He is the first active papal visit organizer to hold the rank.
One year after Hamas’ largest terrorist attack on Israeli soil, Pope Francis expressed his solidarity with
the victims of continued violence in the Middle East.
The Holy Father encouraged members of the AIDAF Italian Family Business Association to let their faith guide them in all they do, reminding them that 'the Church is God's family,' and to live their service with a 'universal heart', according to the Vatican News.
In a moment of profound reflection, Cardinal-elect Pablo Virgilio David, recently appointed to this high office, recalls the whirlwind of emotions that followed the unexpected announcement of his new role in the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis has announced a Consistory for the creation of 21 new Cardinals, including four prominent leaders from the Asian Church, each embodying the rich diversity and dynamic contributions of the Church in Asia.
Pope Francis has announced a Consistory for the creation of 21 new Cardinals from around the globe, scheduled to take place on December 8, 2024, at the Vatican, coinciding with the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
Pope Francis in his recent meeting with a delegation of the “Custodians of Beauty” (“Custodi del Bello”) project sponsored by the Italian Bishops’ Conference (CEI) urged them to restore true beauty and harmony to the world, prioritizing those who live on the margins of society, according to Vatican News.
The Pope’s Video for the month of October prays for "for a shared mission," and calls on all faithful in whatever vocation they may have to do their best to contribute to a sense of co-responsibility in the Church, according to Vatican News.
After Mass in St. Peter's Square on September 2, Pope Francis opened the second session of the General Assembly of the Synod by calling for a day of prayer and fast on October 7, the one-year anniversary of the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Pope Francis urged the Church to never cover up abuse and to heed the Spirit's voice for those who suffered during the Holy Mass at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on Sunday, September 29.
On September 26, during his visit to Luxembourg, Pope Francis underscored the nation’s vital role in advancing European unity and peace, while also criticising the rise of nationalism and wars.
On September 17, an Indian priest who worked for the relief and rehabilitation of the survivors of the 1999 Odisha cyclone in eastern Indian states passed away.
