Pope Francis offered his condolences to the families of victims and to the entire nation following a deadly midair collision between a passenger plane and an Army helicopter near Washington.
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When a holy day of obligation falls on a Sunday and so is transferred to another day, the Catholic faithful are encouraged to attend Mass, but they are not obliged to do so, the Vatican said.
Whether one needs a fresh start or simply time for “recalculating the route,” the Holy Year 2025 is an opportunity for all Christians to set off on a pilgrimage, Pope Francis said.
God tells Christians not to be afraid because He is always close, accompanying the faithful throughout their lives and through all their challenges, Pope Francis said.
To ensure artificial intelligence is developed and used in an ethical, transparent, and responsible manner in Vatican City State, the city-state governor’s office has released a set of guidelines on AI, which will be followed by new laws and regulations.
People and institutions can protect children by changing what they buy and what they invest in, Pope Francis said.
While calling himself an “old man” and saying he never expected to be pope this long, Pope Francis said he still has dreams for the future.
The Catholic Church must create spaces where marginalized individuals — including young people, the elderly, and those with disabilities — can engage with one another and find their place in society, Pope Francis said.
More than half a million pilgrims crossed the threshold of the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica in the first two weeks after Pope Francis opened it.
Just as the star over Bethlehem called to and welcomed everyone to encounter the newborn Jesus, God today calls on the faithful to welcome everyone, creating safe, open spaces to find warmth and shelter, Pope Francis said.