Articles by Almudena Martínez-Bordiú
Pope Francis sends special Christmas gift to the people of war-torn Ukraine
Dec 19, 2024 / 15:25 pmIn addition to a small mobile medical unit, the Holy Father is sending to Ukraine six ultrasound machines.
Following prolonged wait, the blood of St. Januarius liquefies again
Dec 18, 2024 / 17:30 pmThe faithful of the city of Naples in Italy experienced profound relief when they witnessed the liquefaction of the blood of St. Januarius.
Pope Francis calls on young people to protect their authenticity and dignity at work
Dec 18, 2024 / 10:15 amAn encouraging message from Pope Francis to young people participating in LaborDì, a day of reflection to promote decent work.
As he turns 88, 8 + 8 interesting things about Pope Francis
Dec 17, 2024 / 17:10 pmOn the occasion of his 88th birthday, CNA highlights some interesting facts about Pope Francis.
In meeting with France’s Macron, Pope Francis shares prayer for having a sense of humor
Dec 16, 2024 / 13:30 pmThe 40-minute private meeting took place in a room at Ajaccio’s Napoleon Bonaparte Airport, where the two leaders addressed several pressing international issues.
Vatican opens first day care for employees’ children
Dec 13, 2024 / 16:05 pmThe Vatican’s first day care center is slated to begin operating next spring and will serve up to 30 children between ages 3 months to 3 years.
Pope Francis: St. Lucy is an example of female leadership in the Church
Dec 13, 2024 / 15:35 pmPope Francis said that “we need women’s work and their word in a Church that reaches out that it may be leaven and light in the culture and in our lives together.”
CNA explains: What do Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith consultants do?
Dec 11, 2024 / 07:00 amThe Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, the Vatican body responsible for questions of doctrinal orthodoxy in the Church, has a group of outside consultants.
Pope Francis, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán talk Ukraine and family policies
Dec 4, 2024 / 15:10 pmPope Francis received the prime minister of Hungary, Viktor Orbán, at the Vatican on Wednesday.
Traditional rite to demolish wall protecting Holy Door held at St. Peter’s Basilica
Dec 3, 2024 / 17:55 pmThe ceremony is a traditional one to verify and ascertain that the Holy Door, closed during the last holy year, is intact, sealed, and ready to be reopened.
Pope Francis to Nicaraguan Catholics: Faith and hope work miracles
Dec 2, 2024 / 15:45 pmPope Francis has written a moving letter to Catholics in Nicaragua to express his closeness, affection, and incessant prayer.
Pope Francis denounces countries that talk about peace, but make war
Nov 25, 2024 / 17:40 pmPope Francis denounces the hypocrisy of some countries “where there is much talk of peace” but “the highest yielding investments are in the production of arms.”
Pope Francis calls for study of Church history free from ideologies
Nov 21, 2024 / 17:20 pmPope Francis has published a letter addressed especially to priests in formation to promote the renewal of the study of Church history.
Diocesan phase completed for canonization of Father Pedro Arrupe
Nov 15, 2024 / 17:30 pmNov. 14 marked the closing of the diocesan phase of the cause for the beatification of Father Pedro Arrupe, the 28th superior general of the Society of Jesus.
Synod on Synodality undersecretary: Deposit of faith doesn’t change and cannot change
Nov 9, 2024 / 08:00 amWith the recent meeting in Rome already concluded and the final document issued, Bishop Luis Marín de San Martín discussed the synod with ACI Prensa.
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 to parents of aborted children: Evil does not have the last word
Oct 31, 2024 / 15:10 pmPope Francis received in audience members of “Project Hope,” a program of accompaniment for the healing of those who suffer consequences of abortion.
The Synod on Synodality’s final document: What you need to know
Oct 26, 2024 / 16:48 pmThe text also addresses accountability measures, calling for enhanced financial transparency, and protocols for abuse prevention.
Cardinal Fernández says female diaconate will be studied ‘more intensively’
Oct 25, 2024 / 16:50 pmCardinal Victor Fernández also stated that the female diaconate question, although Pope Francis considers it not “mature,” is not a “closed issue.”
Cookies and empanadas in Dilexit Nos: food references in the teachings of Pope Francis
Oct 25, 2024 / 16:20 pmThe Holy Father has made reference to food in a humorous tone on several occasions.