Pope Francis’ remarks from his general audience on Wednesday, Jan. 13.

Both Pope Francis and retired Pope Benedict XVI have received the first dose of the vaccine against COVID-19 after the Vatican started vaccinating its employees and residents Jan. 13.

Pope Francis is “deeply concerned” about the situation in the United States and is praying for peace and harmony in the country.

In a wide-ranging interview, Pope Francis said he was “astounded” at disorder at the U.S. Capitol. He also said he would get the Covid-19 vaccine next week and that “everyone should be vaccinated.”

Pope Francis is suffering from “a painful sciatica.”

On a Christmas like no other, Pope Francis prayed for people who could not be with their families because of the COVID-19 pandemic.