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US political leaders welcome Pope Francis with joy

Mar 13, 2013

American politicians offered prayers and congratulations upon hearing the news that Cardinal Jorge Bergolio, SJ, had been elected as the... Read more

Pope Francis greets the pilgrims in St. Peter's Square and delivers his first Urbi et Orbi blessing.

New Pope lived simple life in Argentina

Mar 13, 2013

Pope Francis lives very simply, brings a pastoral approach to his ministry, and is a man of prayer, according to... Read more

Vatican press officer, Fr. Federico Lombardi.

Pope Francis to have busy schedule in coming days

Mar 13, 2013

The Vatican has announced Pope Francis' schedule for the coming days, which will begin with Mass on Thursday, March 14... Read more

Pope Francis greets the pilgrims in St. Peter's Square and delivers his first Urbi et Orbi blessing.

Pope Francis: cardinals went to end of world to find me

Mar 13, 2013

Pope Francis began his first words to the Church by saying that the cardinals “went to the end of the... Read more

Pope Francis.

Archbishops Aquila, Chaput welcome Pope Francis

Mar 13, 2013

By Carl Bunderson

American archbishops Samuel J. Aquila and Charles J. Chaput voiced gratitude to Jorge Mario Bergoglio, now Pope Francis, for accepting... Read more

Pope Francis.

Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio elected as Pope Francis

Mar 13, 2013

Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires has become the next Pope of the Catholic Church, taking the name Francis.  Read more

White smoke from Vatican chimney, new Pope to be announced

Mar 13, 2013

White smoke billowing from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney on March 13 indicated that the College of Cardinals had chosen a... Read more

Father Michael P. Gallagher discusses Pope Benedict's decision in a Feb. 25 interview with CNA.

Vatileaks not at center of Pope's decision, priest states

Feb 26, 2013

An Irish theologian who is familiar with the life and thought of Pope Benedict XVI says his decision to resign... Read more

CNA

Young people across globe thank Pope in video

Feb 26, 2013

A group of young people from Madrid have posted a two-minute video online with international messages thanking  Pope Benedict XVI... Read more

Next Pope can still be 'Pontifex' on Twitter

Feb 26, 2013

The Vatican has dispelled claims that Pope Benedict XVI's “Pontifex” Twitter account will be shut down permanently, clarifying that it... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI gives the final blessing at the Nov. 14, 2012 general audience.

Pope Benedict chooses his new wardrobe

Feb 26, 2013

Pope Benedict has decided what he will wear once he is no longer Pope – a simple white cassock, and... Read more

Father Federico Lombardi speaks to the media at the Vatican press office.

Pope Benedict's new name revealed

Feb 26, 2013

The Holy See press office revealed today that Pope Benedict XVI will retain his papal name but will be called... Read more

Abby Johnson, CNA.

Care for women vital to pro-life cause, advocate stresses

Feb 19, 2013

By Kevin J. Jones

Former Planned Parenthood abortion clinic manager Abby Johnson praised care centers for pregnant women as essential to the pro-life movement... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI discusses Vatican II with priests from the Rome diocese on Feb. 14, 2013.

Pope: media helped spread misinterpretations of Vatican II

Feb 14, 2013

By CNA Staff

Pope Benedict XVI said that many of the misinterpretations of the Second Vatican Council were caused by the media promoting... Read more

Supreme Knight Carl Anderson.

Lay Catholics voice gratitude for 'inspired' Pope

Feb 11, 2013

Prominent lay Catholics reacted with surprise and sorrow to Pope Benedict XVI's announcement that he will resign the papacy, but... Read more

CNA

Orthodox bishop lauds Pope for building good relations

Feb 11, 2013

A leading bishop of the Russian Orthodox Church said that Pope Benedict's papacy has been the occasion of a “positive... Read more

President Barack Obama. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza.

Politicians react to Pope's retirement with surprise, thanksgiving

Feb 11, 2013

Political leaders in the United States offered their prayers and respect upon learning of Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to retire... Read more

Young people from the Centro San Lorenzo walk into St. Peter's Square with the World Youth Day Cross to pray a rosary for the Pope.

Youth gather to pray for Pope, recall his loving guidance

Feb 11, 2013

A group of young adults at the Vatican called Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to resign “humble” and “brave,” adding that... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Basilica during the consistory of cardinals Nov. 24, 2012.

American bishops thank Pope for service, love of Church

Feb 11, 2013

Numerous American bishops voiced their gratitude to Pope Benedict for his nearly 8 years of service as Bishop of Rome,... Read more

Cardinal Angelo Sodano addresses the Consitory of Cardinals Feb. 11, 2013 where Pope Benedict announced his retirement.

'Your pontificate will shine like a star,' head cardinal tells Pope

Feb 11, 2013

Cardinal Angelo Sodano, the dean of the College of Cardinals, told Pope Benedict XVI that his pontificate will always shine... Read more