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Franciscan reform seen in Papal Charities office appointment
Pope Francis' Oct. 12 appointment of Monsignor Diego Ravelli as office chief of the Office of Papal Charities rounds out... Read more
Gossip helps devil undermine Church, Pope says
Pope Francis celebrated Mass for the Vatican police force today, exhorting them to fight in the war against evil by... Read more
Rediscover beauty in communication, Pope tells experts
Pope Francis spoke to Church officials and social communications experts from around the world, encouraging them to focus on leading... Read more
American among wave of papal appointments, confirmations
Pope Francis made several key decisions in establishing his Curia today, appointing new officials and confirming others in their positions... Read more
Pope Francis names Italian archbishop to top Vatican post
Pope Francis made a key appointment at the Vatican today, naming 58-year-old Italian Archbishop Pietro Parolin as his new Secretary... Read more
French teens aim to learn extreme poverty during Rome trip
A group of French teenagers arrived in Rome this month without money or possessions in the hopes of learning how... Read more
Pope spending vacation season visiting, planning
This summer the Vatican is finding out what it’s like to have a Pope in residence during the hottest weeks... Read more
Ken Hackett approved as America's next Vatican ambassador
After a vacancy of nearly one year, the U.S. Senate approved the former head of Catholic Relief Services, Ken Hackett,... Read more
Despite reports, Vatican organizer says Rio went as planned
Although the media focused on some of the moments when the Pope’s security team appeared overwhelmed during the World Youth... Read more
Franciscans of the Immaculate decree worries traditionalists
The Vatican Congregation for Religious, with the approval of Pope Francis, has appointed a commissioner to oversee the Franciscan Friars... Read more
President Obama chooses CRS president as Vatican ambassador
President Barack Obama has nominated Ken Hackett, the former head of Catholic Relief Services, as the next U.S. Ambassador to... Read more
Defending life in politics part of New Evangelization, Cardinal Burke states
Participating in the political process in favor of human life is a part of the New Evangelization, Cardinal Raymond L.... Read more
Vatican expected SNAP case against Benedict XVI to fail
The Vatican is not at all surprised the International Criminal Court rejected a request by an abuse victims’ advocacy group... Read more
Harley-Davidson enthusiasts roll into Rome
The low rumbling of hundreds of Harleys is overtaking the buzz of scooters and cars in the streets surrounding the... Read more
Pope confident bishops will keep improving dialogue
Pope Francis said he trusts that bishops will continue to improve their dialogue and collaboration with him and with each... Read more
Cardinal Burke backs pro-life legislative efforts
Just three days before a Vatican pro-life summit, Cardinal Raymond L. Burke urged people to actively resist efforts to pass... Read more
Rome visit deepens former NFL quarterback's faith
As he stood next to St. Peter’s Square, former NFL quarterback Rich Gannon reflected on how his family’s first visit... Read more
Pontifical Academy starts 'Friends for Life'
The Pontifical Academy for Life has started a group called “Friends for Life” to expand its network around the world. Read more
Expert says Church's abuse prevention should differ for each culture
An expert on dealing with sexual abuse cases within the Church says prevention guidelines being developed with Vatican oversight should... Read more
Obey God to build peace, Pope tells John XXIII devotees
Imitate Blessed John XXIII by growing in obedience to God and self-mastery to achieve peace, Pope Francis urged as he... Read more
