At the conclusion of Sunday's Jubilee Mass, Pope Francis recalled how those in military service can be "agents of security and freedom of peoples" in contributing to the establishment of peace. He prayed for peace in the conflict zones of Ukraine, Palestine, Israel, Myanmar, Kivu (DRC) and Sudan.
During his homily at the Jubilee of Armed Forces Mass on Sunday, Pope Francis entrusts their efforts to Christ, recalling that turning to Him in constant prayer is a source of strength for their important duties. He praises chaplains providing accompaniment, saying, "they are in your midst as the presence of Christ."
Meeting with the Executive Committee of the II International Congress of Confraternities and Popular Piety that took place in Seville, Spain, in December, Pope Francis emphasizes the importance of prayer, especially within families, and of showing abounding love and respect for one another.
As the Church celebrates the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr Edmund Power offers his thoughts on the day's liturgical readings, focusing on the call of St Peter.
At a Conference organized in Rome as part of the Jubilee of the Armed Forces, Police, and Security Agent, the Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations highlights that peace requires the courage to build an order based on justice and charity, safeguarding of our common home, and the promotion of the of the common good.
More than 30,000 military personnel, police, and veterans will celebrate a two-day Jubilee event in the Vatican dedicated to recognizing their service of bringing hope to people globally.
In the message for a three-day Congress on vocation in Spain, Pope Francis invites us to always make our talents bear fruit. This is the ultimate purpose of existence, he says: “Wherever God sends you, bring him along: to your office, to your family, to your apostolate”.
During the Week of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking, Pope Francis praises the Talitha Kum network for its global and hands-on efforts to combat the worldwide and unabated scourge of human trafficking.
Pope Francis releases a message to mark the 11th International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking, and praises the work of those combating the scourge of modern slavery.
A dozen young people from France embark on a journey across Egypt with Catholic charity L'Œuvre d'Orient. Over the course of a week, they discover the country’s Christian history through encounters with religious groups and the communities that they assist.
On the occasion of the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking on February 8th, a moving event took place in Rome in which victims shared experiences of their suffering, dreams, and hopes. Sister Abby Avelino, international coordinator of Talitha Kum, said: "Without networking among various NGOs, associations, and congregations, we would be unable to do our work. And together, we must help the survivors."
In his 2025 World Mission Day Message, Pope Francis reminds missionaries that turning to the Lord in prayer is the key "to keeping the spark of hope alive, so that it can become a great fire, which enlightens and warms everyone around us..."
Bishop Bernardin Francis Mfumbusa serves as the Bishop of Kondoa Diocese in Tanzania. In addition to his ecclesiastical duties, he is also a teacher, writer, and communications expert. During the recent Jubilee of the World of Communications, Fr. Paul Samasumo of Vatican News engaged Bishop Mfumbusa in a conversation addressing the media landscape, communication, and the use of social media within the Church and across Africa.
Pope Francis extends the terms of Cardinals Giovanni Battista Re and Leonardo Sandri as dean and vice-dean respectively of the College Cardinals, and adds Cardinal Robert Prevost to the number of Cardinal Bishops.
A Holy See Press Office statement says Pope Francis is affected by bronchitis and will be conducting his activities at his residence in the Vatican in the coming days.
Despite ongoing conflict in the Holy Land and economic hardship, Bethlehem University remains a beacon of peace and resilience, even working to expand its course offerings while fostering unity among Palestinian young people.
The 11th International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking is marked on Saturday, 8 February 2025. At the forefront of the fight against this modern-day scourge is Talitha Kum, a Catholic network of religious sisters dedicated to combatting human trafficking through prevention, advocacy, and survivor support.
A group of young participants from the “Meaning Meets Us” gathering, organized by Scholas Occurrentes, meet Pope Francis at the end of the General Audience on Wednesday, February 5. A letter, signed by all of them and symbolizing their commitment to dialogue reads: “We are not seeking consensus but the ability to understand one another.”
Pope Francis concludes his General Audience praying for all those suffering in nations torn apart by war and remembering in a special way priests and religious who serve in poor and conflict-stricken nations.
During his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis reflects on the mystery of the Visitation, and urges the faithful to follow the example of the Blessed Mother who welcomed Christ with her Magnificat.
On Monday morning, a group of Youth Ambassadors associated with Talitha Kum became Jubilee Pilgrims of Hope, crossing the Holy Doors of three Papal Basilicas.
The CEO of "Mary's Meals" reflects on the seeds sown during an International Summit on Children's Rights organized by the Vatican and says the Pope's announcement he will write an Apostolic Exhortation dedicated to children will be crucial in harnessing policies, work and energy for the future of all the children of the world.
Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of February, and urges Catholics to pray for young men and women to welcome God’s call to the priesthood or religious life.
The Superior General of the Daughters of the Church has reminded consecrated men and women across the globe to be true witnesses of God’s love by being reflections of Christ and making Him visible to the world.
Pope Francis welcomes a delegation of Scandinavian pilgrims during their visit to Rome for the Jubilee Year organized by the Nordic Bishops' Conference. He appeals to them to be united witnesses of reconciliation and peace in times of war.
The Vatican Museums hosted the opening evening of the International Summit on Children's Rights, held in the Vatican. The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, welcomed international leaders and other participants in the event.
Closing the first-ever International Summit on Children’s Rights, the Pope stresses that children around the world “are watching us to see how we move forward in life.”
Nine-year-old Roman Oleksiv, who was severely burned in a Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Vinnytsia in 2022, meets Pope Francis for the third time at the Vatican. Accompanied by representatives of "Alliance Unbroken Kids," an initiative supporting children affected by war, he is received by Pope Francis for the third time.
Speaking at the first International Summit on Children’s Rights, Pope Francis urges world leaders to listen to children suffering from war, poverty, and migration, and reiterates his condemnation of the “murderous” practice of abortion resulting from our “throwaway culture."
A series of "High-Five" events held in the Indian Archdiocese of Bombay are creatively engaging young people in the Jubilee Year through faith-based activities, such as music, sports, art, outreach, and digital evangelization.