Vatican News

Pope Francis called on people not to return to so-called “normality” before the coronavirus pandemic, describing it as “ailing.”

Pope Francis has called on world leaders to be “especially attentive” to children who have been denied their fundamental rights amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

Pope Francis issued a call this week urging everyone to take the path of “subsidiarity,” a principle that allows everyone to participate in the “healing” of society.

Pope Francis has once again reminded the faithful against the exploitation of God’s creation in nature, saying that it results in the exploitation of people.

Attending an online celebration of the Holy Eucharist is not a substitute to the physical presence of the faithful during the liturgy.

Pope Francis stressed on the need to build a “civilization of love,” which he said goes beyond personal relationships, to address the impact of the global health crisis.

Pope Francis called on Catholics to make an effort “not to gossip,” which he described as “a plague more awful” than the coronavirus disease.

Humanity is pushing the planet to the brink of collapse warned Pope Francis during his message for the World Day of Prayer for Creation.

Pope Francis has called on the faithful to sustain with prayers and solidarity those who are being persecuted because of their religion and faith.

Christian charity is more than simple philanthropy, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday.

When caught in difficult moments or trials, turn your heart to God, who is near even when you do not search for him, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday.

Resuming his weekly general audience, Pope Francis reminded that the Christian virtues of faith, hope, and charity enable us to heal the physical, social and spiritual infirmities of our times, such as those revealed by the pandemic.

The number of priests in many dioceses in the Philippines have reportedly declined. (Photo by Angie de Silva)

The Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has released a 17-page document that will guide bishops on how to handle reports of sexual abuse of minors by members of the clergy.

A Vatican official called on the international community to combat poverty that causes hunger following the release of a United Nations report this week that noted a steady rise in the number of people who are going hungry.

Pope Francis said he is “very saddened” by the decision of the Turkish government’s announcement to turn the Hagia Sophia museum back into a mosque.

Pope Francis expressed support for the United Nations’ call last week for a global ceasefire amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Pope Francis called on Catholic media around the world to go beyond professional competence and to dedicate themselves “completely to the welfare of others.”

Pope Francis has called on the faithful to pray for nations that are suffering from crisis “made even more difficult” by the coronavirus pandemic.

With a new 200-page document, the Vatican is encouraging Catholics to put their faith into action to promote integral ecology and care of creation, following the inspiration of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato si’.