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Pope Francis: Do not use wheat as a ‘weapon of war’ in Ukraine
‘Please do not use wheat, a staple food, as a weapon of war,’ he urged at the general audience. Read more
The Missionaries of Mercy are growing — and their ministry is changing lives
Pope Francis established the Missionaries of Mercy in 2015. Read more
Muslim and Protestant politicians receive Communion at German Catholic event
Organizers of the German March for Life said they were barred from having a stall. Read more
Pope Francis prays rosary for peace in Ukraine and around the world
The pope meditated on the Sorrowful Mysteries of the rosary in union with Marian shrines around the world. Read more
Kazakhstan looks forward to papal visit in September as it marks 30 years of diplomatic relations with Vatican
The pope has decided to attend the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in Nur-Sultan. Read more
Pope Francis attends funeral of Cardinal Sodano
The influential former Vatican Secretary of State died on May 27 at the age of 94. Read more
Vatican offers plenary indulgence for visiting the elderly on Grandparents’ Day
The 2nd World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will take place on July 24. Read more
Pope Francis: Remembrance is the antidote to ‘escalation of evil’
The pope was speaking to members of the Jewish service organization B’nai B’rith International. Read more
What message is Pope Francis sending with his choice of new cardinals?
The pope will create 21 new cardinals on Aug. 27. Read more
Pope Francis’ DR Congo and South Sudan itinerary unveiled
Pope Francis will visit the African nations on July 2-7. Read more
Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals, including US Bishop McElroy
The pope made the announcement after the Regina Coeli. Read more
50 years ago, the paths of 2 heroic Polish blesseds crossed
Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński ordained Father Jerzy Popiełuszko to the priesthood on May 28, 1972. Read more
Is Pope Francis about to name new cardinals?
The last consistory creating new cardinals was in November 2020. Read more
Cardinal Zuppi announces report on clerical sex abuse in Italy
The report will only cover the years 2000 to 2021. Read more
This Catholic is trekking 4,000 miles across Europe to Jerusalem
Carlota Valenzuela began the epic foot pilgrimage in January. Read more
Germany’s Bishop Bätzing defends promotion of priest accused of sexual harassment
The chairman of the German bishops’ conference said he would handle the case differently today. Read more
Pope Francis cites JRR Tolkien in essay on storytelling
The pope referred to the ‘Lord of the Rings’ author in the afterword to a new book. Read more
Armenian patriarch to represent Catholics at Middle East Council of Churches
Patriarch Raphaël Bedros XXI Minassian has led the Armenian Catholic Church since September 2021. Read more
Cardinal O’Malley urges Italian Catholic bishops to ‘make things right’ for abuse survivors
‘We have nothing to fear by telling the truth,’ said the head of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of... Read more
St. Philip Neri’s 7 Churches Pilgrimage returns after pandemic break
After a 2-year pause, around 800 people walked more than 15 miles in the saint’s footsteps. Read more
