On July 16, 2021, Pope Francis released a motu proprio (akin to an executive order) titled Traditionis Custodes. If you have spent even 15 minutes on Twitter over the last

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis was in the hospital Sunday in Rome for scheduled surgery for a stenosis, or restriction, of the large intestine, the Vatican said. The brief announcement from the Holy See’s

Pope Francis prays at San Marcello al Corso Church in Rome. (Vatican Media/AFP via Getty Images) Pope Francis’ popularity dropped in the United States a few years ago amid a sex

By Vatican News staff writer In his condolence message sent on Saturday, Pope Francis praised the pastoral witness and outreach of Patriarch Ghabroyan, who headed the Armenian Patriarchate of Cilicia

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- To help lead the world’s Catholics along a journey of intensified action in caring for creation, Pope Francis asked everyone to join a new global grassroots

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — To help lead the world’s Catholics along a journey of intensified action in caring for creation, Pope Francis asked everyone to join a new global grassroots

By Christopher Wells “Tomorrow, the Catholic faithful in China celebrate the feast of Our Lady Help of Christians, the celestial patron of their great country,” Pope Francis noted in remarks

Continuing his efforts to reform the Catholic Church in accordance with the teachings of the Second Vatican Council, Pope Francis has approved a new three-stage process for the next gathering

Vatican City — Those who overcome distractions or obstacles when praying learn the value of perseverance in times of trial, Pope Francis said. "True progress in spiritual life does not consist