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Pope Francis offers Mass for over 120 deceased cardinals and bishops
Seven Catholic cardinals and 123 Catholic bishops died within the last 12 months. Six U.S. bishops were among the deceased... Read more
Pope Francis: The heart of our faith is love
Every Sunday, Pope Francis appears at a window overlooking St. Peter’s Square to give a brief spiritual reflection before leading... Read more
Pope Francis prays in cemetery for unborn children on All Souls’ Day
Upon arrival, Francis laid white roses on a memorial stone marking the Garden of Angels and silently prayed for several... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of November
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of November is for those who have lost a child. Read more
Pope Francis in All Saints’ Day Angelus highlights Christians’ ‘identity card’
In his Angelus address on Friday, the solemnity of All Saints, Pope Francis spoke about the “identity card” of the... Read more
‘Dilexit Nos’: wisdom from 20 saints on the Sacred Heart of Jesus
“Dilexit Nos,” meaning “He Loved Us,” describes how devotion to the heart of Christ “reappears in the spiritual journey of... Read more
Pope Francis to parents of aborted children: Evil does not have the last word
Pope Francis received in audience members of “Project Hope,” a program of accompaniment for the healing of those who suffer... Read more
Pope Francis: Secular world needs teachers with ‘a big heart’ and high ideals
“Christian education crosses unexplored terrain, marked by anthropological and cultural changes, on which we are still seeking answers ...,” the... Read more
In Rome, theologians reflect on ‘reception’ stage of Synod on Synodality
The academic congress was hosted by the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome from Oct. 28–30. Read more
Pope Francis: Confirmation is the ‘sacrament of witness,’ not the ‘sacrament of goodbye’
The Holy Father during his Wednesday general audience said confirmation is a “gift of God” and a “milestone” that should... Read more
Here’s what Pope Francis is doing for All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days 2024
For All Souls’ Day, Francis will continue his custom of holding a Mass in a local cemetery to pray for... Read more
Cardinal O’Malley: Church acknowledges damage of abuse but ‘celibacy is not the cause’
Cardinal Seán O’Malley stated that he has “never seen any serious studies that have indicated that celibacy and sexual abuse... Read more
Vatican publishes first report on Church safeguarding efforts worldwide
The 50-page report by the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors is the first in an annual series that... Read more
Pope Francis cuts salaries of Vatican cardinals again
Pope Francis has decided to cut the salaries of the cardinals working at the Vatican again, a measure that will... Read more
Cardinal Renato Martino, longtime Vatican diplomat, dies at 91
Cardinal Renato Raffaele Martino, who served for 16 years as the top Vatican diplomat to the United Nations, has died. Read more
Pope Francis to open Holy Door in Roman prison on feast of St. Stephen for 2025 Jubilee
The Holy Father will open the second of five Holy Doors for the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope in Rome’s... Read more
Meet ‘Luce’: The Vatican’s cartoon mascot for Jubilee 2025
The mascot, named Luce — which means “light” in Italian — is intended to engage a younger audience and guide... Read more
Why is St. Jude the patron saint of lost causes?
On Oct. 28, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Jude, also known as Thaddeus, one of the 12... Read more
Pope Francis in Angelus address mourns Catholic priest murdered in Mexico
The pope called the slain priest “a zealous servant of the Gospel and God’s faithful people” and said he joined... Read more
Live updates: Synod on Synodality concludes with Pope Francis forgoing apostolic exhortation
Follow EWTN News’ live coverage of the 2024 Synod on Synodality at the Vatican. Get real-time updates, expert analysis, and... Read more
