Pope issues new ‘fundamental law’ for Vatican City State
Pope Francis updated the "Fundamental Law of Vatican City State," opening the possibility that laypeople can be members of its governing commission and emphasizing that the independence of the city-state is essential for the mission of the Holy See.
Holy Spirit defends, consoles those who call on his help, pope says
The Holy Spirit consoles, defends and tenderly corrects those who turn to and listen to him, Pope Francis said.
Vatican neutrality is a force for peace, pope tells ambassadors
In encouraging the peaceful resolution of conflicts and in promoting the common good on the international stage, the Vatican embraces a strategy of "positive neutrality," which allows it to dialogue with all sides, Pope Francis said.
Women are exploited in political disputes, cultural ideologies, pope says
Peace is urgently needed in today's world, and women should be more greatly appreciated, Pope Francis told hundreds of Catholic women.
Pope, Ukrainian leader talk about humanitarian situation provoked by war
After literally hundreds of public prayers for peace in Ukraine and 443 days after Russia launched an all-out war on the Eastern European country, Pope Francis welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the Vatican.
It’s unfair, humiliating if only the rich can build a family, pope says
Starting a family and having children has become a kind of herculean task when instead it should be valued and supported by everyone, Pope Francis said at a meeting in Rome on Italy's severe decline in population growth.
Charity must be backed by faith, pope tells Caritas delegates
The Catholic Church's charitable mission must share the Gospel message of unity, justice and peace or risk becoming "merely a semblance of goodness," Pope Francis said.
United in prayer: Pope adds Coptic Orthodox martyrs to Catholic calendar
Pope Francis has continued his predecessors' serious commitment to ecumenical dialogue, but he also makes ecumenical gestures that underline that seriousness.
People should be free to choose, not forced, to migrate, pope says in message
Eliminating the root causes of forced migration means ensuring everyone has an equal share in the common good, their fundamental rights are respected and their lives can flourish through integral human development, Pope Francis said.
Pope to pope: Let our churches be united by Christ’s love
Two popes sat side by side before a crowd of rain-soaked pilgrims in St. Peter's Square May 10.
