I very much wanted to come to the Venice Art Biennale to return a visit, as is the good custom among friends. Last June, in fact, I had the joy of welcoming a large group of artists to the Sistine Chapel. ...read more

Dear sisters, dear brothers! We are all brothers and sisters, all of us, and no-one can disown the other, no-one! ...read more

The Holy See Press Office released the program for Pope Francis' trip to Venice coming up this Sunday ...read more

In recent weeks we have reflected on the cardinal virtues: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. They are the four cardinal virtues. ...read more

Today I will talk about the fourth and final cardinal virtue: temperance. With the other three, this virtue shares a history that goes far back in time and does not only belong to Christians. ...read more

Today’s catechesis is dedicated to the third of the cardinal virtues, namely fortitude. ...read more

In this month of April, Pope Francis invites us to pray that the dignity and worth of women be recognised in every culture, and for an end to the discrimination they face in various parts of the world. ...read more

Here we are at the second of the cardinal virtues: today we will talk about justice. ...read more

Let us pray that the dignity and immense value of women be recognized in every culture, and for the end of discrimination that they experience in different parts of the world. ...read more

After Mass on Sunday, March 31, 2024, Pope Francis gave his customary Urbi et Orbi Message (“to the City and the World”) for Easter from the Central Loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica. Read the full text of his message below. Join our celebration of the Risen Lord with videos, reflections, and more, at slmedia.org/easter. Urbi et ...read more