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The cross of the German “Synodal Way”

The Vatican’s statements on the German Synodal Way: a timeline

Nov 21, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

Tuesday was not the first time Pope Francis and the Vatican have expressed reservations about the German Synodal Way. Read more

Pope Francis gives his Angelus address on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023.

Pope Francis: ‘Trust frees, fear paralyzes’

Nov 19, 2023

By Matthew Santucci

Pope Francis during his weekly Angelus highlighted the two different ways of approaching God, one based on fear and the... Read more

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Vatican signs deal with Volkswagen for an all-electric car fleet

Nov 17, 2023

By Matthew Santucci

The Vatican announced this week that it was partnering with the auto manufacturer Volkswagen as part of its broader initiative... Read more

Cardinal Angelo Becciu.

What’s next in the Vatican’s trial of Cardinal Becciu

Nov 17, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

After almost two and a half years, the Vatican’s “trial of the century,” in which the disgraced Cardinal Angelo Becciu... Read more

Pope Francis meets with priests of Rome’s 17th prefecture in the Parish of Santa Maria Madre dell'Ospitalità in Villa Verde in Rome on Nov. 16, 2023.

Pope meets with priests, families to confront poverty, social marginalization

Nov 17, 2023

By Matthew Santucci

Pope Francis met with priests of Rome’s 17th prefecture in the Parish of Santa Maria Madre dell’Ospitalità in Villa Verde... Read more

Pope Francis meets with the National Association of Hispanic Priests at the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace on  Nov. 16, 2023.

Pope Francis tells American priests: ‘Do not leave the Lord of the tabernacle alone’

Nov 17, 2023

By Courtney Mares

The presence of Jesus in every tabernacle points us to how we can serve our suffering brothers and sisters who... Read more

Indi Gregory.

Indi Gregory dies after removal of life support

Nov 13, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

The 8-month-old Gregory died in her mother’s arms at 1:45 a.m. on Nov. 13, according to Christian Concern. Read more

Baby Indi Gregory.

Indi Gregory: UK judges order life support removed

Nov 10, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

Senior judges in the United Kingdom ruled today that a terminally ill baby’s life support be removed “immediately,” with the... Read more

The Vatican Museums.

Vatican Museums announce new hours, ticket price, and entrance

Nov 10, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

The museums have announced a series of novelties beginning both this month and after the new year, in anticipation of... Read more

The Basilica of St. John Lateran.

Rome to celebrate 1,700th birthday of the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran

Nov 9, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Diocese of Rome has planned a full year of events to mark the 1,700th anniversary of the Archbasilica of... Read more

Cardinal Eduardo Francisco Pironio (1920-1998).

Pope Francis recognizes miracle attributed to Argentine Cardinal Pironio

Nov 8, 2023

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis approved a miracle on Wednesday attributed to Argentine Cardinal Eduardo Pironio, paving the way for his beatification. Read more

Pope Francis shakes hands with one of the approximately 7,000 children from around the world in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall on Nov. 6, 2023, at an event sponsored by the Dicastery for Culture and Education dedicated to the theme “Let us learn from boys and girls.”

In special meeting, Pope Francis talks peace, war, climate with kids from around the world

Nov 6, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis answered questions about war, the environment, and his daily life during an encounter with roughly 7,000 children from... Read more

Pope Francis delivers the Sunday Angelus, Nov. 5, 2023.

Pope Francis warns against ‘duplicity of heart’ at Sunday Angelus

Nov 5, 2023

By Matthew Santucci

During the Sunday Angelus on Nov. 5, Pope Francis warned against living a double life, highlighting the dangers it presents... Read more

Pope Francis visits the Nativity scene in St. Peter's Square following vespers on New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, 2022.

Christmas 2023 at the Vatican: Nativity to recall St. Francis’ first-ever manger scene

Oct 30, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Christmas 2023 Nativity scene at the Vatican will evoke the first-ever live manger, the Vatican said Monday. Read more

Delegates vote to approve a synthesis report at the conclusion of the Synod on Synodality on Oct. 28, 2023.

Cardinal Hollerich: The openness of the Synod on Synodality ‘will change the Church’

Oct 28, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

At the conclusion of the Synod on Synodality, one of the meeting’s leaders said the freedom and openness experienced will... Read more

Pope Francis thanks the delegates at the conclusion of the 2023 Synod on Synodality.

Synod on Synodality 2023: Summary report calls for greater ‘co-responsibility’ in Church

Oct 28, 2023

By Jonathan Liedl

The Vatican’s nearly monthlong Synod on Synodality assembly concluded with members approving an ambitious text calling for greater “co-responsibility.” Read more

Pope Francis invoke the Virgin Mary as the Queen of Peace and Mother of Mercy at a prayer vigil for peace in St. Peter's Basilica, Friday, Oct. 27, 2023.

Pope Francis sends ‘blessings of strength and peace’ after shooting in Maine

Oct 28, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis said Saturday he is praying for strength and peace for the community of Lewiston, Maine, after the city... Read more

Synod on Synodality delegates meet in round table discussion groups Oct. 21, 2023.

The Synod on Synodality’s listening ‘method’ comes from the Jesuits

Oct 24, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

Synod on Synodality delegates in Rome this month are participating in a “conversation in the Spirit,” a method of communal... Read more

St. Mary Magdalene relic at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist of the Florentines.

In Rome, relic of St. Mary Magdalene’s foot points way to the Vatican

Jul 22, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

Lost for centuries, the relic was rediscovered in 2000 and is now displayed for veneration at the Basilica of St.... Read more

Pope Francis meets Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at the Vatican.

Pope Francis meets with president of Cuba

Jun 20, 2023

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

The pope on Tuesday welcomed Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel to the Vatican, where the two spoke for 40 minutes. Read more