Pope Francis Makes Jubilee Year Appeal To End Hunger, Debt Woes and Death Penalty
The pope’s appeal was made for the World Day of Peace, coinciding with the launch of the 2025 Jubilee year.
The Spiritual Heart of Paris Awakens: Notre Dame Hosts First Mass Since 2019 Fire
Notre Dame’s journey from ruin to resurrection was defined by extraordinary craftsmanship, nearly $1 billion in global donations, and a collective, unyielding determination to rebuild.
Pope Francis’ Eco-Village To Promote Ecological Conversion at 2025 Jubilee
Pilgrims and visitors will walk through an immersive experience of the pope’s zero-waste farm and gardens.
Canceling a Saint
This issue of A Public Witness considers the act of removing a saint and what it might teach us about other religious symbols that have also been co-opted.
In Hiroshima, the Vatican Joined Religious Leaders to Change the Narrative on AI
Muslims, Jews, Christians, and religious leaders from Eastern traditions gathered to call for an ethical use of artificial intelligence.
With Cheekiness and Fawning Excitement, Comedians Meet Pope Francis
Despite their cultural and religious differences, a rowdy pack of more than 100 comedians from around the world embraced the ‘warmth and openness’ they experienced.
Pope Francis Appeals for Urgent Humanitarian Aid for Gaza and Backs Cease-Fire Proposals
He recalled that Saturday marked the 10-year anniversary of a peace prayer he hosted in the Vatican gardens, attended by then-Israeli President Shimon Peres and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas.
Pope Apologizes After Being Quoted Using Vulgar Term About Gay Men in Talk About Ban on Gay Priests
The incident underscored how the church’s official teaching bumps against the reality that there are gay priests and plenty of LGBTQ+ Catholics who want to be fully part of the life and sacraments of the church.
Israel Complains After Vatican Denounces ‘Carnage’ and Disproportionate Response in Gaza
'Israel’s right to self-defense has been invoked to justify that this operation is proportional, but with 30,000 dead, it’s not,' said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state.
With the Encouragement of Pope Francis, Vatican Allows Blessings for Same-Sex Couples
'God never turns away anyone who approaches him!' read the document issued by the Vatican's doctrinal department.