Pope Francis’ historic Statio Orbis blessing during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic remains relevant for the Church as it did five years ago. Before an empty and rain-covered St. Peter’s ...

Here are some unique details in the consecration prayer: 1. Pope Francis Mentions Russia by Name. In the text of the consecration prayer provided by the Vatican to all the Catholic bishops of the ...

Pope Francis presides over a Rosary prayer for peace on Oct. 6, 2024, in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome. The prayer service took place on the eve of the first anniversary of the Hamas ...

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Wednesday encouraged busy Catholics to say the “Jesus Prayer” throughout the day. Speaking at the general audience June 9, the pope recommended the short ...

Below is the text of Pope Francis’ weekly Wednesday audience, delivered on May 12, 2021. To receive these remarks and more in your inbox every week, sign up for America’s daily newsletter ...

Pope Francis’ prayer video is promoted by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, which raises awareness of monthly papal prayer intentions. Francesca Pollio Fenton/CNA Vatican.

Rome Newsroom, Aug 6, 2023 / 16:15 pm. On his return flight from World Youth Day on Sunday, Pope Francis explained why he opted to skip reading a prayer in Fátima that consecrated the Church and ...

Vatican City, Mar 27, 2025 / 19:00 pm. Pope Francis’ historic “Statio Orbis” blessing during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic remains relevant for the Church as it did five years ago.