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Handing out ice cream, visiting the poor: Charity of Pope Francis on his patron saint’s day
April 23, the patron saint’s day of Pope Francis, is a holiday at the Vatican and the pope usually celebrated... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis is brought to St. Peter’s Basilica
The rite began in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta and ended with the Holy Father’s body before the... Read more
German bishops: Blessings of same-sex couples should be done with ‘appreciation’
The German Catholic bishops have published a handout that offers guidance to pastors on blessings for couples in “irregular” situations... Read more
Diocese of Buffalo will pay $150 million in sex abuse settlement
The Diocese of Buffalo, New York, will pay out a massive $150 million sum as part of a settlement with... Read more
Massimiliano Strappetti: The last man Pope Francis saw and thanked before his death
Before being appointed Pope Francis’ personal nurse in August 2022, Massimiliano Strappetti was the nursing coordinator for the Vatican’s health... Read more
Who are the many popes not buried in the Vatican?
Various factors are at play when it comes to the decision of a burial place for a pope. Pope Francis... Read more
Los Angeles Archdiocese reports highest number of Easter converts in 10 years
“We usually see a 10% increase from the year before,” Father Juan Ochoa said. “This year, it was about 45%.... Read more
CNA explains: ‘Sede vacante’ and ‘interregnum’ — what do they mean?
A highly regulated process has now begun that will see Pope Francis’ earthly body laid to rest and a conclave... Read more
Pope Francis moved to St. Peter’s Basilica for final goodbye
The rite began in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, where Francis lived for the 12 years of his... Read more
General congregation begins: Cardinals suspend beatifications, swear to secrecy
At the first general congregation of cardinals in Rome on Tuesday, the estimated 60 cardinals in attendance chose the date... Read more
During oral arguments, Supreme Court seems to support parental opt-outs for LGBT coursework
During oral arguments Tuesday, most of the justices on the United States Supreme Court appeared sympathetic toward parents in their... Read more
CNA explains: What happens during the Vatican’s 9 days of mourning for the pope?
Rooted in ancient Christian and Roman customs, the Novendiales is a period of nine consecutive days dedicated to mourning the... Read more
Two days before his death, Pope Francis made final call to pastor of Gaza parish
Father Gabriel Romanelli, the pastor of Holy Family Parish in Gaza, summed up Pope Francis’ last call on Saturday night,... Read more
The last time the world saw Pope Francis
Pope Francis greeted the faithful around the world for the last time from St. Peter’s Basilica on the most important... Read more
Filipino cardinals preside over requiem Masses for Pope Francis before heading to Rome
Speaking to Catholic faithful gathered inside the Manila Cathedral, Cardinal José Advíncula said Filipinos should be “filled with gratitude” for... Read more
‘Brother in humanity’: Church leaders in Middle East pay tribute to Pope Francis
Pope Francis is being remembered in the Middle East with tears, prayers, and gratitude. Read more
‘Death is not the end of everything’: Vatican releases pope’s reflections on aging, dying
“We must not be afraid of old age, we must not fear embracing becoming old,” wrote Francis in the preface... Read more
Pope Francis’ grandfatherly advice
During his papacy, Pope Francis shared advice and bits of practical wisdom on how to get along with one another,... Read more
Cardinal Goh: Pope Francis was dedicated to leading Church’s ‘new evangelization’
Cardinal William Goh said the Archdiocese of Singapore swiftly organized the Tuesday afternoon memorial Mass held in the Cathedral of... Read more
From sede vacante to conclave: Key terms to know at the start of a papal transition
Here are some of the key words and phrases that will be used throughout the interregnum, especially the conclave to... Read more
