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Pope Francis appeals for end to violence in Kazakhstan
He called for dialogue in Sunday Angelus address. Read more
Pope Francis baptizes babies in Sistine Chapel for 1st time since COVID-19 declared a pandemic
The pope baptized 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel. Read more
Pope Francis: Let’s ‘begin again with more humanity’ amid pandemic
The pope was addressing a Vatican-based lay association. Read more
Bishop Schneider: Catholics in Kazakhstan are safe amid unrest
Protests broke out after a sharp rise in gas prices. Read more
Mom says son’s impromptu encounter with Pope Francis led to ‘miracle’
The meeting was one of the viral Vatican moments of 2021. Read more
Vatican delays external audit of contracts in Germany’s Cologne archdiocese
The review must wait until the return of Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki. Read more
Pope Francis’ advice to Christian business executives
‘Do not hesitate to invoke the Holy Spirit to guide your choices,’ he said. Read more
Catholic nurse unfairly dismissed over cross necklace, UK tribunal rules
The verdict was hailed as a ‘landmark ruling.’ Read more
Three Kings parades held at more than 600 locations across Poland
The annual event commemorates the Magi who traveled to see the newborn Jesus. Read more
On this day 400 years ago, the Vatican founded Propaganda Fide
The founding is commemorated by a Chapel of the Magi. Read more
Benedict XVI, Munich, and cover-up claims: why an old allegation is resurfacing
The Vatican firmly rejected the assertions in 2010. Read more
Pope Francis at Epiphany Mass: Let us adore Christ like the Magi
He was offering Mass on the Solemnity of the Epiphany. Read more
Unvaccinated Catholics asked not to attend Mass by English parish
The diocese said vaccination status should not be a “barrier” to attending Mass. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘I continue to dream of a completely missionary Church’
He made the remark in his message for World Mission Day 2022. Read more
Pope Francis remembers late Spanish cardinal as a ‘devoted pastor’
Cardinal Francisco Álvarez Martínez died at the age of 96. Read more
Which countries will Pope Francis visit in 2022?
Possible destinations include Lebanon, Malta, and Papua New Guinea. Read more
Why 2022 could be a year of major changes in the Roman Curia
There is currently no Vatican department head from Africa or Oceania. Read more
Pope Francis receives manifesto challenging German ‘Synodal Way’
The pope was presented with the document after his general audience. Read more
Pope Francis: Society loses when ‘dogs and cats take the place of children’
The general audience featured a circus performance. Read more
Pope Francis’ January 2022 prayer intention is for victims of religious persecution
The pope called persecution ‘inhuman’ and ‘insane.’ Read more
