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Bogotá cathedral begins Jubilee Year marking bicentennial of its consecration
On Sunday the Primatial Cathedral of Bogotá announced the beginning of a Jubilee Year granted by the Holy See on... Read more
Ukrainian soldier appeals to Pope Francis to help save the people of Mariupol
Major Serhiy Volyna, who has been leading the 36th marine brigade in the battle for the Ukrainian port city of... Read more
Pope Francis tells 80,000 teens to ask Our Lady for courage to do God’s will
The youth pilgrimage was organized in an effort to reach out to young people whose lives were upended during the... Read more
Pope Francis appoints Montana priest as coadjutor bishop of Great Falls-Billings diocese
Father Jeffrey Fleming is chancellor of the Diocese of Helena. Read more
Cardinal Parolin discusses the future of Vatican diplomacy
In the final part of an exclusive interview, the Vatican Secretary of State discusses threats to religious freedom. Read more
Burger King in Spain apologizes, pulls offensive Holy Week ads
The fast-food chain Burger King in Spain has withdrawn and apologized for an offensive ad campaign that sparked outrage among... Read more
An end to Holy Week displays in Spain? Never, priest tweets
A Spanish priest gave a clear and forceful response to those who believed that the two years of restrictions due... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Come out of the tomb of fear’
Fear is like a tomb that can “bury us,” Pope Francis said Monday, but the Risen Lord’s words to the... Read more
Full text of Pope Francis' Urbi et Orbi blessing 2022
The full text of Pope Francis' Urbi et Orbi benediction for Easter 2022 Read more
Pope Francis laments ‘Easter of War’ in Urbi et Orbi blessing 2022
“Brothers and sisters, let us allow the peace of Christ to enter our lives, our homes, our countries,” Pope Francis... Read more
Pope Francis celebrates Mass in St. Peter’s Square for Easter 2022
An estimated 50,000 people were in St. Peter's Square for the pope's Easter Sunday Mass. Read more
Easter Vigil 2022: Full text of Pope Francis’ homily
Here is the full text of Pope Francis' homily for Easter Vigil 2022. Read more
Pope Francis at Easter Vigil: The Risen Lord has robbed evil of its power
Pope Francis did not preside over the Easter Vigil Mass, but he delivered the homily and baptized seven people. Read more
German bishops' president responds to letter warning of schism risk in synodal path
Bishop Georg Bätzing of Limburg, president of the German bishops’ conference, responded Thursday to a letter warning the country’s synodal... Read more
Finding faith at Harvard: These 5 Easter conversion stories will make your day
This year, 31 people — 17 of whom are students at Harvard — will enter the Catholic Church at a... Read more
Vatican adapts Good Friday Way of the Cross after outcry in Ukraine
The original plan was strongly criticized by Ukrainian Catholic leaders. Read more
Good Friday 2022: Papal envoy prays at mass grave in Ukraine
Cardinal Konrad Krajewski visited the newly liberated areas around the capital Kyiv. Read more
Papal preacher on Good Friday 2022: From Pilate to the internet age, people have turned their backs on Jesus
Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa was preaching in St. Peter’s Basilica in the presence of Pope Francis. Read more
Top Vatican cardinal: 'Legitimate concerns' about Germany's 'Synodal Path'
Cardinal Kurt Koch has confirmed Pope Francis’ apprehension about Germany’s “Synodal Path,” telling EWTN in an exclusive interview that critics... Read more
Full text: Cardinal Cantalamessa’s homily at the Vatican’s Good Friday 2022 liturgy
‘This year we celebrate Easter not to the joyful sound of bells, but with the noise in the ears of... Read more
