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Pope Francis appoints ‘ecclesiastical assistant’ for Vatican communications
Fr. Luigi Maria Epicoco, 40, is the author of more than 20 books. Read more
Pope Francis: On the cross, Jesus prayed for you
The general audience marked the pope’s final catechesis on prayer. Read more
Catholic bishops to consecrate Middle East to the Holy Family
The act of consecration will take place June 27 in Nazareth’s Basilica of the Annunciation. Read more
Cardinal Tagle chokes up while recalling grandfather’s migration story
The Vatican cardinal said that visiting refugee camps reminded him of his migrant roots. Read more
International Eucharistic Congress in Budapest unveils official hymn
The song is a “refreshed version” of a hymn from 1938, when Hungary last hosted the congress. Read more
Paris’ Notre-Dame Cathedral launches appeal for interior restoration
The cathedral is scheduled to reopen for worship in April 2024. Read more
Poland’s Catholic bishops look ahead to fall meeting with Pope Francis
The Polish bishops’ ad limina visit to Rome is scheduled for October. Read more
Pope Francis: Help the world’s small food producers
The pope made the appeal in a message to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization. Read more
Pope Francis: Marginalizing the poor threatens ‘the very concept of democracy’
In his World Day of the Poor message, the pope appealed for a new global approach to poverty. Read more
Joe Biden attends Sunday Mass in English seaside town amid G7 summit
Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden attended Mass in St. Ives, which has a population of 12,000 people. Read more
Poland is consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The act of consecration took place at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Kraków. Read more
Bl. Carlo Acutis continues to inspire Catholics via new exhibit, film
He became the first millennial to be declared blessed on Oct. 10, 2020. Read more
Pope Francis’ inspection of Vatican Congregation for Clergy one of many to come
News of the inspection emerged days before the appointment of the congregation’s new prefect. Read more
Pope Francis names new prefect of Vatican Congregation for Clergy
The 69-year-old bishop is the first Korean to lead a Vatican congregation. Read more
Vatican Becciu investigation: Searches carried out at Sardinian diocese, social cooperative
The searches were carried out in Cardinal Angelo Becciu’s former diocese. Read more
Vatican imposes term limits for leaders of ecclesial movements to stop ‘violations and abuses’
The norms, signed by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, come into force on Sept. 11. Read more
Catholic bishops urge G7 to work for ‘just’ and ‘sustainable’ future
In a letter to the British Prime Minister, the bishops called for economic support in the wake of the pandemic. Read more
Pope Francis: Rigid priests are a manifestation of clericalism
“Clericalism is a perversion of the priesthood,” the pope told Italian seminarians. Read more
Cardinal Marx: Pope Francis’ resignation decision a ‘great challenge’
The influential German cardinal expressed surprise at the swiftness of the pope’s response to his offer to resign. Read more
Fr. Thomas Joseph White named first American rector of Angelicum in Rome
The theologian has taught at the pontifical university attended by St. John Paul II since 2018. Read more
