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April 2, 2024

Pope Francis exposes confidential details about his election and relationships in lengthy interview

Pope Francis has revealed deep political secrets with confidential details about his election and relationships in a lengthy interview published on Tuesday.

March 24, 2024

Pope Francis skips traditional Palm Sunday homily during Mass

Pope Francis skipped delivery of the Palm Sunday homily during Mass on Sunday before continuing with the service and being driven around St. Peter's Square.

March 23, 2024

US Catholic bishops request prayers for peace in Israel ahead of Holy Week

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a call for prayer to end the Israel-Hamas war and for peace in the Middle East Saturday.

March 21, 2024

Pope Francis defrocks notorious bishop who confessed to abusing his nephew

Belgian bishop Roger Vangheluwe confessed to abusing his nephew 14 years ago but faced no punishment from the Vatican. Pope Francis defrocked the infamous bishop in early March of 2024.

March 15, 2024

Pope acknowledges health problems and backlash, but says he isn't going anywhere in new memoir

Pope Francis released an autobiography entitled “Life: My Story Through History," which is being published on March 19, the eleventh anniversary of his installation as pope.

March 11, 2024

Vatican unveils exhibit for Venice Biennale of Art

The Vatican's project for the upcoming Venice Biennale of Art will be a multimedia installation located inside Venice’s women’s prison, created with the participation of inmates.

March 10, 2024

Pope Francis' 'white flag' comment criticized by Ukrainian and allied officials

Pope Francis made comments last month suggesting Ukraine turn to negotiations with Russia, or surrender, which aired over the weekend and were criticized by Ukrainian officials.

March 6, 2024

Pope Francis appears unable to climb steps to popemobile following weekly general audience

A video appears to show Pope Francis struggling to climb a set of stairs into the popemobile after addressing his weekly audience at the Vatican.

February 29, 2024

Priests apologize for praying Pope Francis would 'go to heaven' as soon as possible

A Spanish bishop rejected the comments praying for Pope Francis to die on a weekly YouTube program. He said they might take "corrective measures" but did not elaborate.

February 28, 2024

Pope Francis hospitalized briefly after dealing with flu symptoms

Pope Francis was briefly hospitalized in Rome after combating flu symptoms for several days this weekend. The Vatican has not explained the visit.