Articles by AC Wimmer
Cardinal Becciu claims conclave vote despite loss of privileges
Apr 25, 2025 / 02:00 amThe former deputy Vatican secretary of state told Italian media as he left his native Sardinia for Rome on April 22 that he would participate in the conclave.
Pope Francis meets Vice President Vance, exchanges Easter gifts
Apr 20, 2025 / 07:26 amPope Francis met briefly with U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Easter Sunday morning at the Casa Santa Marta, the Vatican confirmed.
Pope calls for peace, warns against ‘logic of fear’ in Easter message ‘urbi et orbi’
Apr 20, 2025 / 07:12 amThe pope’s traditional blessing, “urbi et orbi,” was read by Archbishop Diego Ravelli, but Pope Francis later toured St. Peter’s Square in the popemobile.
‘Run’ to seek Christ in everyday life, Pope Francis says in Easter Sunday homily
Apr 20, 2025 / 06:10 am“We must look for him without ceasing,” the pope’s prepared text emphasized. “Because if he has risen from the dead, then he is present everywhere.”
Vance visits Vatican: U.S. vice president and Cardinal Parolin address global concerns
Apr 19, 2025 / 07:35 amDuring Holy Saturday talks at the Vatican, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin reaffirmed their commitment to religious freedom.
Rome’s ancient Colosseum hosts Way of the Cross with pope’s theme of renewal
Apr 18, 2025 / 18:05 pmUnable to attend the Good Friday ceremony in person for the third consecutive year, the pope offered deep meditations for the Way of the Cross.
Washing of feet at Vatican highlights Holy Thursday call to reject world that ‘betrays’ for profit
Apr 17, 2025 / 17:18 pmCardinal Mauro Gambetti urged Catholics to reject a world that “betrays” people for economic gain and power, instead embracing the “power of service.”
Vatican updates rules for Mass intentions, permits collective offerings under strict conditions
Apr 13, 2025 / 14:50 pmPope Francis approved the document — published so far only in Italian — on Palm Sunday, April 13. It will take effect on Easter Sunday, April 20.
Record number of adult baptisms in France shows surge among youth
Apr 12, 2025 / 11:30 amThe French Catholic Church will welcome more than 10,384 adult converts at Easter baptisms this year, marking a 45% increase from 2024.
Pope Francis makes prayerful visit to Marian basilica before Holy Week
Apr 12, 2025 / 09:20 amThe pontiff’s participation in upcoming Easter ceremonies remains uncertain as he gradually returns to public activities.
Pope Francis calls on university students to proclaim Christ’s Gospel
Apr 12, 2025 / 05:34 amPope Francis encouraged university students in a message to participants of the International UNIV Congress 2025 in Rome during Holy Week.
Australia election features rare contest between Catholic candidates
Apr 11, 2025 / 06:00 amWhen Australians head to the polls on May 3, they’ll choose between two leaders who identify as Catholic, though both maintain complicated relationships with their faith.
Vatican’s financial watchdog reports decrease in suspicious activities
Apr 9, 2025 / 09:13 amThe Supervisory and Financial Information Authority (ASIF) published its 2024 annual report showing steady improvements in the Holy See’s financial monitoring system.
The sickbed as a holy place: Pope Francis reflects on his own illness at Jubilee of Sick
Apr 6, 2025 / 07:32 amIn a moving homily read by Archbishop Rino Fisichella, the pontiff described how suffering can become “a place of encounter” with God.
Pope appoints Bishop John Sherrington as new Liverpool archbishop in England
Apr 5, 2025 / 07:36 amPope Francis has appointed Bishop John Sherrington, an auxiliary of Westminster known for his work on moral issues, as the 10th archbishop of Liverpool.
Pope’s condition shows ‘slight improvement’ as medical care continues
Apr 4, 2025 / 06:22 amPope Francis continues to show “slight improvement” in his respiratory condition as he receives ongoing medical care, according to the latest update.
Cardinal Aveline elected president of French bishops’ conference
Apr 3, 2025 / 12:00 pmThe 66-year-old cardinal from Marseille will take over leadership of the French episcopate in July as the Church continues implementing sexual abuse reforms.
Missionaries of Mercy gather in Rome as Pope Francis praises their ‘ministry of forgiveness’
Mar 29, 2025 / 10:00 amPope Francis reflected on the profound connection between mercy and hope in his message.
Pope’s recovery progresses as Vatican appoints new librarian, Polish president visits
Mar 28, 2025 / 09:40 amPope Francis continues to show gradual improvement as he recovers from bilateral pneumonia at his residence in Casa Santa Marta.
Pope Francis makes first public appearance in weeks, returns to Vatican
Mar 23, 2025 / 07:04 amThe moment marked his first public engagement in weeks.