Articles by AC Wimmer
Honoring the ‘saints next door’: Pope Francis calls for annual celebration of local holy men and women
Nov 16, 2024 / 15:00 pmIn a letter released by the Vatican, the pope designated Nov. 9 as a day to honor these figures of holiness, beginning with the 2025 Jubilee Year.
Pope Francis: Young people can be ‘artisans of hope’ amid mental health challenges
Nov 16, 2024 / 09:00 am“The challenges are many: the dignity of work, family, education, civic engagement, care for creation, and new technologies,” Pope Francis said.
Honoring persecuted Middle East Christians, Pope Francis adds Assyrian saint to Martyrology
Nov 9, 2024 / 09:00 amTurning to the plight of Middle Eastern Christians, Pope Francis on Saturday prayed for their continued witness in a region scarred by conflict.
German bishops urge stability amid political turmoil following government collapse
Nov 8, 2024 / 12:25 pmCardinal Reinhard Marx and other Catholic voices are calling for calm, emphasizing stability and social cohesion as the German coalition government collapses.
European leaders pledge cooperation with Trump after historic comeback victory
Nov 6, 2024 / 12:15 pmEuropean leaders expressed readiness to work with Donald Trump following his historic reelection, emphasizing transatlantic cooperation and shared values.
Pope Francis at Gregorian University warns of ‘Coca-Cola spirituality’
Nov 5, 2024 / 10:50 amSpeaking at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, the pope told faculty and students to avoid superficial approaches to faith formation.
Pope Francis prays in cemetery for unborn children on All Souls’ Day
Nov 2, 2024 / 08:34 amUpon arrival, Francis laid white roses on a memorial stone marking the Garden of Angels and silently prayed for several moments.
Live updates: Synod on Synodality concludes with Pope Francis forgoing apostolic exhortation
Oct 27, 2024 / 09:10 amFollow EWTN News’ live coverage of the 2024 Synod on Synodality at the Vatican. Get real-time updates, expert analysis, and key insights.
Vatican-approved bishop consecrated in Beijing days after China deal renewal
Oct 25, 2024 / 13:20 pmPope Francis has appointed a new Catholic bishop in Beijing following the renewal of the Vatican-China agreement.
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Sacred Heart shows path forward in AI era, Pope Francis says in new encyclical ‘Dilexit Nos’
Oct 24, 2024 / 06:01 amPope Francis released “Dilexit Nos,” the first encyclical on the Sacred Heart in nearly 70 years, arguing Catholic devotion offers answers to today’s challenges.
Cardinal Fernández promises follow-up meeting after controversial absence
Oct 20, 2024 / 08:30 amCardinal Victor Manuel Fernández has reportedly apologized for what he called a “misunderstanding” regarding his absence from an Oct. 18 meeting.
Synod, Zen, and Sinicization: Vatican’s China deal sparks tensions
Oct 19, 2024 / 11:05 amCardinal Joseph Zen and George Weigel voice sharp critiques of the Synod on Synodality.
Dutch cardinal advocates Christ-centered reform over controversial issues
Oct 16, 2024 / 12:20 pmMaintain unity in the Church and focus on Christ-centered catechesis, Dutch Cardinal Willem Eijk of Utrecht warned against the backdrop of Synod on Synodality.
Catholic Church elevated in Estonia: Pope Francis creates Diocese of Tallinn
Sep 26, 2024 / 14:15 pmThe Vatican made the announcement on Sept. 26, coinciding with the start of the pope’s apostolic journey to Luxembourg and Belgium.
Ahead of synod, prominent prelates publish on ‘LGBTQ issues’
Sep 23, 2024 / 13:25 pmFather Timothy Radcliffe and Father James Martin weigh in on same-sex attraction before the synod.
Deadly floods in Central Europe damage famous monasteries, seminary
Sep 18, 2024 / 11:52 amSevere flooding across Central Europe has caused widespread damage to historic monasteries and seminaries, with over 20 deaths reported.
Pope’s Asia visit draws attention to Holy See’s delicate China diplomacy
Sep 16, 2024 / 12:40 pmAs the Vatican-China deal nears renewal, Pope Francis’ Asia tour sparked debate on the future of the Holy See’s ties with Beijing and Taiwan.
Pope Francis creates new archdiocese in Wales, appoints its first bishop
Sep 13, 2024 / 07:00 amThe Bishops’ Conference of England Wales welcomed the move on Thursday as a “new chapter for the Catholic community in South Wales and Herefordshire.”
Irish teacher jailed for third time over transgender pronoun dispute
Sep 3, 2024 / 06:46 amThe long-standing case involves over 400 days already spent in prison — and ongoing legal battles.
As EU plans new vaccine passport, Catholic experts call for pandemic response review
Aug 29, 2024 / 10:18 amCatholic experts weigh in as a new initiative, dubbed “European Vaccination Beyond COVID-19,” aims at establishing a Europe-wide vaccination card system.