Articles by Courtney Mares
Pope Francis appoints new members to Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith
Jun 4, 2024 / 13:22 pmThe new appointments come as the Vatican office continues to grapple with the ecumenical fallout from Fiducia Supplicans.
Pope Francis appoints California priest to remote island post in Polynesia
Jun 3, 2024 / 12:33 pmFather Eliseo Napiere, pastor of St. James the Less Parish in the Diocese of San Bernardino, California, will take up a new post on the island nation of Tuvalu.
Pope Francis joins in Corpus Christi celebration in Rome for first time in years
Jun 2, 2024 / 16:44 pmPope Francis gave a solemn blessing with the Blessed Sacrament from the steps of the Basilica of St. Mary Major on Sunday.
Pope Francis: In the Eucharist, Jesus offers himself for the world
Jun 2, 2024 / 08:59 amOn the solemnity of Corpus Christi, Pope Francis explained that Christians are called to make their lives a gift for others.
From Hinduism to Catholicism: How Blessed Carlo Acutis inspired a man to convert
May 27, 2024 / 07:00 amThe son of a Brahman Hindu priest became a Catholic through young Carlo Acutis’ joyful witness to the Eucharist and his love for the poor.
10 things you should know about Blessed Carlo Acutis
May 23, 2024 / 15:21 pmWho was Carlo Acutis? Was his body found incorrupt? Was he really a gamer? What did he play? Here are 10 things you should know.
Carlo Acutis to be first millennial saint: Pope Francis recognizes miracle for canonization
May 23, 2024 / 06:22 amThe Italian computer-coding teenager who died of cancer in 2006 is known for his great devotion to the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.
Bishop of Shanghai defends China’s religious freedom record at Vatican conference
May 22, 2024 / 13:14 pmThe controversial Chinese bishop was a featured speaker at a Vatican conference beside Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin.
Pope Francis praises historic council in China as ‘an authentic synodal journey’
May 21, 2024 / 13:57 pmIn a video message to a conference in Rome, the pope noted that Chinese Catholics have endured “times of patience and trial” in the past century.
Pope Francis names Bishop Joseph Williams as coadjutor bishop of Camden, New Jersey
May 21, 2024 / 09:06 amWilliams, 50, has served as an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis since 2022.
Pope Francis to travel to Luxembourg and Belgium in September
May 20, 2024 / 14:06 pmThe pope will make a one-day stopover in Luxembourg on Sept. 26 before visiting the Catholic universities of Leuven and Louvain-la-Neuve Sept. 26–29.
Pope Francis on Pentecost: The Holy Spirit’s work in us is powerful
May 19, 2024 / 08:15 amSpeaking in St. Peter’s Basilica, the pope explained that the Holy Spirit’s “work in us is powerful, as symbolized by the signs of wind and fire.”
Italian actor Roberto Benigni to join Pope Francis for World Children’s Day
May 16, 2024 / 11:49 amOn the second day of the event, Benigni, best known for his Oscar-winning film “Life Is Beautiful,” will give a short speech at the end of Pope Francis’ Mass.
Chiara Corbella’s beatification cause to take a step forward in June
May 16, 2024 / 10:08 amThe Diocese of Rome announced Wednesday that it will hold the closing session of the diocesan phase of her cause for beatification on Friday, June 21.
A look at the bishop of Hong Kong’s recent visit to mainland China
May 15, 2024 / 14:17 pmChow led a 10-person delegation of Catholics from Hong Kong to the southern Chinese cities of Guangzhou, Shantou, and Shenzhen in April.
What has the Vatican already said about discerning Marian apparitions?
May 14, 2024 / 13:52 pmOfficials from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith discussed problems that could come up in examining apparitions in November 1974.
How to obtain a plenary indulgence during the 2025 Jubilee
May 13, 2024 / 14:43 pmThe decree provides Catholics with the opportunity to gain indulgences by making pilgrimages, prayerfully visiting churches, or practicing works of mercy.
Pope Francis on Mother’s Day: Let us pray also for mothers in heaven
May 12, 2024 / 10:45 amOn Mother’s Day, Pope Francis entrusted all mothers to the Blessed Virgin Mary, asking everyone to remember to also pray for all the mothers who have gone to heaven.
Pope Francis proclaims 2025 Jubilee papal bull: ‘Hope does not disappoint’
May 9, 2024 / 13:54 pmThe papal bull declares that the Jubilee will officially begin with the opening of the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica on Christmas Eve 2024.
Why Tom Brady and Garth Brooks will be at the Vatican this weekend
May 7, 2024 / 12:30 pmTom Brady, Garth Brooks, and other celebrity guests will meet Pope Francis in an audience on May 11 as participants in the World Meeting on Human Fraternity.