Vatican News – English

• Pope to deacons: Continue with joy and love
  In the Angelus address Pope Francis chose to have published this Sunday while he recovers at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, he encourages deacons to continue their service joyfully and with love, and expresses his gratitude to the doctors and healthcare workers, caring for him and for the patients throughout the hospital. Read all  
• Pope on Ukraine: 'Painful and shameful' anniversary 'for all humanity'
  During his Angelus address, which Pope Francis asked the Holy See Press Office to release while he recovers in the hospital, the Holy Father remembers the imminent three-year anniversary of the War in Ukraine on 24 February 2025, calling it "a painful and shameful occasion for all humanity," and saying he renews his solidarity with […]
• Pope to deacons: ‘Be apostles of forgiveness and selfless servants’
  Celebrating Holy Mass for the Jubilee of Deacons, Archbishop Rino Fisichella reads Pope Francis's homily in which he encourages deacons to be apostles of forgiveness, selfless servants and builders of communion. He also asks for prayers for the Pope who is receiving treatment for double pneumonia in Rome's Gemelli Hospital. Read all  
• Pope Francis has peaceful ninth night in the hospital
  On Sunday morning, the Holy See Press Office said Pope Francis had a peaceful ninth night in Rome's Gemelli hospital where he is being treated for double pneumonia. Read all  
• Pope at Gemelli hospital: Respiratory crisis on Saturday morning
  Although more fatigued, Pope Francis spends Saturday sitting in an armchair, as blood transfusions were necessary and the prognosis remains guarded. Read all  
• News from the Orient – February 21, 2025
  In this week's News from the Eastern Churches: A new Assyrian Cathedral opens in London, Armenians celebrate St Sargis, and a heritage conference is held in Bethlehem Read all  
• Pope will not lead Sunday Angelus
  The Holy See Press Office said Saturday that the text prepared by Pope Francis for the Angelus will be published at noon, while the Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization will read the homily prepared by the Pope for the Jubilee of Deacons. Read all  
• UN calls for immediate Ceasefire in DRC amid M23 rebel advances
  The UN Security Council has unanimously called on anti-government militants in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to immediately cease hostilities and withdraw from all the areas they now control. Read all  
• Cardinal Czerny meets with Syrian refugees in Kfardlakos, northern Lebanon
  Cardinal Czerny spends time during his mission in Lebanon to visit a refugee camp in Kfardlakos, Tripoli. The strip of land has tents and small structures giving minimal shelter to Syrian refugees Caritas serves with humanitarian aid as well as with a mobile health clinic. Read all  
• Outpouring of good wishes and prayers for Pope Francis
  Messages of support and prayers for Pope Francis' health pour in, as he continues to be hospitalised at Rome’s Gemelli hospital. Read all