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January 20, 2025

Pope Francis extends prayers, 'cordial greetings' to Trump ahead of inaugural ceremony

Pope Francis extended his prayers and "cordial greetings" to President-elect Trump ahead of his inaugural ceremony Monday morning.

January 16, 2025

Pope Francis injured as Vatican confirms 2nd fall in matter of weeks

Pope Francis fell for the second time in six weeks on Thursday, injuring his right arm and requiring a sling, the Vatican says.

January 12, 2025

Biden awards Pope Francis with highest civilian honor, Presidential Medal of Freedom, over the phone

President Joe Biden changed his travel plans to Rome to award Pope Francis the Medal of Freedom due to the California wildfires, but the two still spoke on Saturday.

January 10, 2025

Pope Francis blames ‘fake news’ for Trump assassination attempt in annual papal address

Pope Francis declared in a papal address that "fake news" has been a major cause of societal unrest that has led to the assassination attempts on President-elect Trump.

January 6, 2025

Pope selects liberal California cardinal as new DC Catholic leader ahead of Trump inauguration

Pope Francis selected San Diego Cardinal Robert McElroy, who once called for anti-Trump "disruptors," to lead the Catholic Church in Washington, D.C.

December 27, 2024

Pope Francis kicks off Holy Year at Vatican with over 32 million visitors expected

Pope Francis kicked off the Jubilee this week, marking the start of the Holy Year in Italy as 32 million pilgrims are expected to travel to Rome this year.

December 25, 2024

Pope Francis addresses Ukraine, Middle East in Christmas Day message: 'May the sound of weapons be silenced'

Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, delivered the "Urbi et Orbi" Christmas message and blessing from the Vatican at noon local time.

December 21, 2024

Pope to skip outdoor Sunday prayer after catching cold days ahead of Christmas Eve, Day Masses

Pope Francis is suffering from a cold and will give the Sunday blessing ahead of a busy week that includes Christmas Eve and Day Masses and the start of the Holy Year.

December 20, 2024

President-elect Trump appoints outspoken conservative as Vatican ambassador: ‘Blessings and responsibilities’

Just five days before Christmas Day, President-elect Donald Trump announced he is appointing outspoken conservative and president of Catholic Vote Brian Burch to serve as the U.S. ambassador to the Vatican.

December 20, 2024

Biden heading to Vatican City next month to meet with Pope Francis, Meloni in final overseas trip

The White House announced that President Joe Biden will head to Italy early next month for a public meeting with Pope Francis in Vatican City. During the trip he will also hold meetings with Italy's Prime Minister and President.