People who think politics is sinking to new lows may find comfort in knowing Pope Francis is also concerned about the debasement of what Church teaching has described as a “lofty vocation”.

In a move apparently related to Vatican financial scandals, Pope Francis accepted Cardinal Angelo Becciu’s resignation as prefect of the Congregation for Saints’ Causes and his renunciation of the rights associated with being a cardinal, the Vatican announced on 24 September.

As countries around the world scramble to find a vaccine for COVID-19, Pope Francis has again called for an ethical distribution of the vaccine to everyone, especially those who are struggling financially.

Without God’s help, it is impossible to bear the tragic loss of a young life, Pope Francis said.

A new encyclical titled Fratelli Tutti will be published next month by Pope Francis.
The Holy Father will travel to Assisi on 3 October to sign the encyclical, which will talk about the social, political and economic obligations that flow from a belief that all people are children of God and therefore brothers and sisters to one another.

Gossip is “a plague worse than COVID”, Pope Francis said, asserting that while speaking ill of others comes almost naturally, it is a tool of the devil to divide the Church.

Christ’s cross is a powerful symbol of God’s love for humanity and not just a decoration or trinket, Pope Francis has said.

By Carol Glatz The head of the World Health Organisation (WHO), which has been strongly advocating rapid, fair and equitable access to potential COVID-19 vaccines worldwide, voiced support for Pope Francis’ similar call for global protections. Pope Francis greets the crowd as he leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St Peter's Square at the Vatican on 23 August 2020...

Australia’s bishops have welcomed the appointment of a new residential Ambassador to the Holy See, with Chiara Porro presenting her credentials to Pope Francis on Thursday 27 August. Ms Porro has worked within the Department of Foreign Affairs for most of the past dozen years, including in overseas postings in India and New Caledonia. She has also served in the Department of Prime Minister ...

The Australian office of the international Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has launched a national emergency appeal for Lebanon, requesting prayers for victims and their families, and raising funds in the wake of the deadly explosion in Beirut on the 4th of August, which has killed at least 135 people, injured 5000 and decimated the capital city.