At his March 29 general audience in St. Peter’s Square, the pope dedicated a silent prayer to the victims and their families.
Pope Francis prays for migrants killed in ‘tragic’ fire near U.S.-Mexico border
El Papa es hospitalizado por una infección respiratoria, dijo el Vaticano
Tras tener dificultades para respirar, el Papa Francisco fue hospitalizado el 29 de marzo. Fue al hospital Gemelli de Roma, donde se le diagnosticó una infección respiratoria que será tratada en el hospital durante varios días.
Pope hospitalized for respiratory infection, Vatican says
After having difficulty breathing, Pope Francis went to Rome’s Gemelli hospital March 29 where he was diagnosed with a respiratory infection that will be treated in the hospital for several days.
Pope’s message of hope headed to space, audio beamed back to earth
A small satellite will be launched into space June 10, 2023, carrying a “nano” version of Pope Francis’ book, “Why Are You Afraid? Have You No Faith?”
Vatican official asks Catholics to give to Good Friday collection
The desecrated face of a statue of the crucified Christ in a Jerusalem church should move Catholics around the world “to recognize the pain of so many of our brothers and sisters” in the Holy Land, who have experienced the tragedy of violence and natural disasters, said a top Vatican official.
Pope Francis calls for ‘ethical and responsible’ AI development
The pope called for an “ethical and responsible” development of artificial intelligence.
Pope issues updated ‘Vos Estis’ text for handling abuse cases
The updated version of “Vos Estis Lux Mundi” (You are the light of the world), published March 25, expanded the categories of victims covered by the regulations to include vulnerable adults.
Colombian bishops ask Vatican to consider creation of Amazonian rite
Indigenous communities in Colombia are calling for a new rite in the church that reflects their varied spiritualities and lifestyles.