The Apostolic Penitentiary announces that Pope Francis has granted a Plenary Indulgence for the Catholics who will take part in the 3rd World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, in a move to foster devotion among the faithful

The Pope, addressing the role of women in the Church, encouraged Jesuits "not to be afraid of anything" considering that the role of women is changing

Pope Francis, speaking of the bombing in Lebanon, declared that disproportionate defence is immoral and - without openly speaking of Israel - suggested that measure was exceeded in its latest actions

This Initiative "Capture Nature" is a new addition to the Vatican Museums' family-friendly activities aimed at learning to care for creation through play; the dedicated experience in the the Pope's Gardens offers an engaging tour with quizzes and games

For the first time in history, a ship financed by the Italian Catholic Church, the sailing boat Migrantes, assisted the crew of the Mare Jonio during the rescue of 182 migrants shipwrecked in the stretch of sea between Sicily and North Africa