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10 things that Pope Francis wants us to learn from the nativity scene
The tradition was born in an unassuming town in 1223. Read more
4 things to know about Pope Francis on his 85th birthday
The pope never lets his birthday get in the way of regular business. Read more
Pope Francis: Halving of Jesuit numbers worldwide is a lesson in humility
‘We have to get used to humiliation,’ the pope told Jesuits in Greece. Read more
St. Januarius’ blood liquefies (eventually) for third time in 2021
The blood changed its state after a day of intense prayer. Read more
St. Januarius’ blood fails to liquefy at start of December anniversary
The blood of St. Januarius, patron of the Italian city of Naples, has so far remained solid on Thursday, after... Read more
‘Austria prays’: A nation turns to the rosary for an end to the pandemic
The prayer movement is spreading to Germany, Switzerland, and the U.S. Read more
Catholic archdiocese of Malta says it could not have foreseen alleged ‘land grab’
The intricate dispute can be traced back to 1675. Read more
Pope Francis appoints commissioner to oversee Rome basilica’s financial assets
St. Mary Major is one of four papal major basilicas in Rome. Read more
Pope Francis creates new foundation promoting principles of ‘Fratelli tutti’
The new body will foster spirituality, art, formation, and dialogue in the environs of St. Peter’s Basilica Read more
Pope Francis: Learn from St. Joseph to cultivate silence
The pope appealed for prayers for Haiti at his general audience. Read more
Here’s what a young Syrian refugee is hoping for this Christmas
‘I have become a refugee, just like the Child Jesus,’ says Majed. Read more
Amid strikes and protests against Italy’s vaccine rules, a Catholic thinker warns of government overreach
All workers are required to show a Green Pass certificate. Read more
Court president says Vatican finance trial will have real start in February
A very brief hearing was held on Tuesday. Read more
Pope Francis tells France’s Catholic bishops he’ll meet authors of landmark abuse report
The pope said he was ‘completely available’ for a meeting. Read more
France’s interior minister condemns threats against Catholics during procession
Gérald Darmanin deplored what he said were ‘unacceptable acts.’ Read more
Pope Francis: ‘May Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego teach us how to always walk together’
The pope looked ahead to the Jubilee of Guadalupe in 2031. Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of tornadoes in South and Midwest
The tornadoes struck Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee. Read more
Pope Francis: Look out for ‘self-referential’ founders who put themselves ‘above the Church’
He was speaking to members of the Vatican department overseeing consecrated life. Read more
Archbishop Aupetit at Paris farewell Mass: ‘I lost my life for the love of Christ’
He directly addressed a media report claiming that he had “lost himself for love.” Read more
Pope Francis urges Catholic jurists to ‘protect the rights of the weakest’
The pope said that society ‘systematically excludes those without a voice.’ Read more
