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.
Pope Francis Calls for Investigation To Determine if Israel’s Attacks in Gaza Constitute ‘Genocide’
In September, he said Israel's attacks in Gaza and Lebanon have been immoral and disproportionate and that its military has gone beyond the rules of war.
Fans Flood @Pontifex Account After It Inadvertently Cites New Orleans Saints Amid Dreadful Season
Thanks to an automatic function on X, formerly Twitter, the team’s fleur-de-lis emoji is automatically added to the hashtag #Saints.
Pope Opens Asia Odyssey With Stop in Indonesia to Rally Catholics, Hail Religious Freedom Tradition
The first stop is an interfaith meeting with representatives of the six religions that are officially recognized in the world’s largest Muslim country: Islam, Buddhism, Confucianism, Hinduism, Catholicism, and Protestantism.
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 Becomes First Pontiff to Address a G7 Summit, Raises Alarm About AI
He offered an ethical take on an issue that is increasingly on the agenda of international summits, government policy, and corporate boards alike.
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.
Pope Overcomes Health Concerns to Preside Over Easter Mass and Appeal for Peace in Gaza and Ukraine
The pontiff, who had part of one lung removed as a young man, has been battling respiratory problems all winter.
Pope Francis Denounces the Weapons Industry As He Makes a Christmas Appeal for Peace in the World
Vatican officials said about 70,000 people filled St. Peter's Square for Francis' noonday speech and blessing. They included many people flying Palestinian flags, as well as some Ukrainian ones.