In preparation for the May 18 resumption of public liturgies in Italy and a morning Mass with Pope Francis at the tomb of St. John Paul II, Vatican workers cleaned and sanitized the inside of St. Peter's Basilica May 15. Vatican workers
Although the Vatican is facing difficult years ahead due to the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, its budget is not facing a massive default, said the prefect of the Vatican Secretariat for the Economy. In an interview with Vatican News published
The Vatican Congregation for Catholic Education has asked pontifical universities and faculties to plan to reopen in the fall and teach with students present. The universities in Rome are making those preparations, but many of them also are devising backup plans in
Prayer is more than just a physical, emotional or intellectual act; it is an inner desire to encounter God, Pope Francis said. Continuing his new series of talks on prayer during his weekly general audience May 13, the pope said that the
In an interview with Our Sunday Visitor, Italian journalist Stefania Falasca, who is vice president of the new Pope John Paul I Vatican Foundation and vice postulator of the late pope’s canonization cause, explains that while his pontificate was short, it nonetheless
The coronavirus pandemic has drawn well-deserved attention to nurses and midwives, who are among "the saints next door," dedicated to helping people in some of the most joyful or painful moments of their lives, Pope Francis said. "Every day we witness the
Marking International Nurses Day May 12, Pope Francis offered his early morning Mass for nurses who "carry out this profession which is more than a profession; it is a vocation, a commitment." "May the Lord bless them," he said. "In this time
Given the huge impact technology and artificial intelligence will have on humanity and the environment, the Pontifical Academy for Life is seeking to foster more ethical and moral reflection. In another major step of contributing to this industry-wide discussion, a team of
As countries continue to reel from the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis offered prayers for the men and women who have been unable to work. "In these days, many people have lost their jobs, were not rehired or work
Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes of one woman and four men, including an Italian millennial who dedicated his brief life to spreading faith and happiness to his peers. The pope signed the decrees May 5 during a meeting with Cardinal Angelo