The Vatican hosted its first International Summit on Children’s Rights, bringing together Pope Francis, global advocates, and NGO leaders to address the struggles of millions of children lacking basic rights on February 3.
Pope Francis participated in a historic video conference with 250 young Ukrainians from Kyiv and various cities across Europe and the Americas, offering words of encouragement, faith, and forgiveness amid the ongoing war in Ukraine on February 1.
Pope Francis expressed his closeness and grief for the victims and families of those who tragically lost their lives in a plane crash over Washington DC's Potomac River on January 30, 2025.
In a groundbreaking statement, the Catholic Church has released a note titled Antiqua et Nova, addressing the intricate relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and human intelligence.
During trials in life, the faithful can see his own weakness and the necessity for something that is more powerful, Pope Francis said in his message for the 33rd World Day of the Sick.
Eli Pariser, founder of the New Public Network, captivated participants at the International Conference for Catholic Institutional Communicators with a bold vision for the future of digital communication.
Pope Francis addressed social communication leaders from Bishop Conferences worldwide, emphasizing the transformative power of communication as an act of love and a means of building networks of goodness.
At the Angelus on January 26, 2025 the Sunday of the Word of God, Pope Francis reflected on the Gospel of Luke, highlighting how the Jubilee Year offers Christians a chance to recognize their need for salvation and renew their encounter with Christ.
On the 59th World Day of Social Communications, Pope Francis called for a transformative approach to communication, urging it to be free from aggression and rooted in hope and unity.
As the Jubilee of the World of Communications is celebrated in Rome this January as part of the Ordinary Jubilee Year 2025, the Philippines joins the global celebration with its own back-to-back events led by the Diocese of Antipolo and the Archdiocese of Manila.
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.
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.
