Pope Francis

Pope Francis appointed Archbishop Ettore Balestrero as the Holy See’s permanent observer to the United Nations in Geneva.

The 56-year-old… Read more

While recovering in the hospital, Pope Francis sent a message to the largest political party in the European Parliament. The pope urged politicians… Read more

Pope Francis is recovering from abdominal surgery this week in the same hospital room where St. John Paul II was treated throughout his pontificate.

Pope Francis is out of surgery and that the abdominal operation he underwent took place without complications. The 86 year old pope will remain in… Read more

Pope Francis will undergo abdominal surgery under general anesthesia on Wednesday afternoon, the Vatican has confirmed.

The operation was planned… Read more

The life and ministry of the Catholic Church is enriched by listening to everyone, especially those who are often excluded by society, and by including… Read more

Pope Francis is due to begin his three-day Apostolic Journey to Hungary on Friday.

During his three-day visit - the 41st official trip of his… Read more

For the first time, 70 'non-bishop members' will be able to vote at the Synod General Assembly in October. Half of these will be women.