Pope’s top diplomat blasts Israel’s Gaza offensive as ‘ongoing massacre,’ condemns Hamas attacks
The Vatican’s top diplomat on Monday condemned both Hamas’ "inhuman and indefensible" Oct. 7 attacks and Israel’s "ongoing massacre" in...
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Pope Leo XIV announces two new saints, including first canonized millennial
Pope Leo XIV proclaimed a 15-year-old computer genius the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint, along with another popular Italian figure...
Pope Leo opts to share papal residence with four associates, breaking with tradition
Pope Leo XIV is shaking up tradition at the Vatican — moving into a newly renovated papal apartment and bringing four...
Inside Gaza’s Only Catholic Church, One Month After Israel’s Attack
The funeral of Fumya Ayaad and Saad Salama on the night of July 17, 2025, in the Church of Saint...
Pope Leo delivers first ‘Regina Caeli’ prayers from St. Peter’s balcony
Pope Leo XIV held his first "Regina Caeli" prayer at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican on Sunday.The newly elected...
Pope remarks on ‘blessing’ that comes with ‘frailty’; says ‘war appears even more absurd’ in his current state
Pope Francis gave his Sunday blessing in written form as he remains in the hospital, where the Vatican earlier confirmed...
Pope Francis had peaceful night, is resting after breathing crisis, Vatican says
Pope Francis, 88, had a peaceful night and is resting after a breathing crisis, the Vatican said on Saturday.Francis had...
Pope Francis’ condition improving but will remain ‘guarded’ until he is stable for several days: Vatican
Pope Francis remains hospitalized in Rome after being diagnosed with double pneumonia two weeks ago, but is in a continued...
Pope Francis’ slight kidney insufficiency has receded as he battles pneumonia, Vatican says
Pope Francis had a peaceful night and was resting Thursday morning, the Holy See announced, after doctors said the 88-year-old...
Daily evening prayers for Pope Francis to be held in St. Peter’s Square, Vatican says
Daily evening prayers for the health of Pope Francis will be held at St. Peter’s Square, the Vatican announced Monday. The...
Pope Francis shares written message while continuing hospitalization
A first-person written message from Pope Francis was shared Sunday as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church continues his...
Pope Francis had peaceful night’s rest at hospital following respiratory crisis, Vatican says
Pope Francis, 88, rested during a peaceful ninth night at Rome's Gemelli Hospital after a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions,...
Pope Francis slept peacefully, ate breakfast following diagnosis of pneumonia in both lungs
Pope Francis slept well and ate breakfast on Wednesday morning after he was diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs, according...
Pope Francis hospitalized for bronchitis treatment, Vatican says
Pope Francis was hospitalized on Friday to receive treatment for a bout of bronchitis that he has reportedly been dealing...
Defaced Holocaust mural finds new home in Rome’s Shoah Museum
The Shoah Museum in Rome has acquired a piece by reserved contemporary pop artist aleXsandro Palombo after it was defaced...
