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A view of the facade of St. Peter's Basilica from the Vatican's Apostolic Palace.

Council of Cardinals says more youth, women needed in Roman Curia

Sep 13, 2017

By Elise Harris

One of the key talking points in the latest round of meetings for the Pope's Council of Cardinals was the... Read more

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims during his Sept. 13, 2017 general audience in St. Peter's Square.

Pope Francis: Colombia is proof that love is stronger than death

Sep 13, 2017

By Elise Harris

On Wendesday Pope Francis recalled his recent visit to Colombia, saying the desire for peace in the country is proof... Read more

St. Peter statue.

St. Peter's bones? Maintenance worker makes surprising discovery

Sep 13, 2017

During routine restoration of a nearly 1000 year-old church, a worker discovered bone fragments in clay pots – which may... Read more

Pope Francis meets with Archbishop Emil Paul Tscherrig, who was appointed apostolic nuncio to Italy and San Marino Sept. 12, 2017.

For the first time, the papal nuncio to Italy is not Italian

Sep 12, 2017

By Andrea Gagliarducci

For the first time ever, a non-Italian will serve as apostolic nuncio, or papal ambassador, to Italy. On Sept. 12,... Read more

She wanted to be euthanized – but changed her mind after meeting Pope Francis

Sep 12, 2017

Consuelo del Socorro Córdoba is a Colombian woman who had made up her mind to be euthanized because of the... Read more

Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil.

Father Tom Uzhunnalil has been released, is headed to India

Sep 12, 2017

By Elise Harris

After more than 18 months of questions and uncertainty regarding the fate of Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil following his abduction by... Read more

Members of Knights of Columbus Council 15828 in Ingleside, Texas, distribute food to victims of Hurricane Harvey. Courtesy of the Knights of Colombus.

Knights of Columbus raise $1.3 million for storm victims

Sep 11, 2017

As Knights of Columbus members volunteer to aid the victims of recent storms, the organization has also raised over $1.3... Read more

Pope Francis greets locals at the Cross of Reconciliation in the Parque de los Fundadores in Villavicencio, Colombia on September 8, 2017.

Pope Francis: Parents cherishing their kids is a sign of hope for the future

Sep 11, 2017

On his return flight from Colombia, Pope Francis said that seeing parents’ devotion for their children gives him hope for... Read more

The flag of Venezuela.

Pope Francis: United Nations must help in Venezuela crisis

Sep 11, 2017

By Elise Harris, Hannah Brockhaus

Aboard his overnight flight from Colombia to Rome Sunday, Pope Francis touched on the dire political and human rights crisis... Read more

Pope Francis aboard the papal plane.

Pope hopes Trump will 'rethink' DACA decision on pro-life grounds

Sep 11, 2017

By Elise Harris, Hannah Brockhaus

During a press conference Sunday aboard the papal plane from Colombia to Rome, Pope Francis said that though he is... Read more

Locals greet Pope Francis in Bogota, Colombia on September 7, 2017 during his September 6-11 papal visit to the country.

True peace hinges on the people, not bureaucracy, Pope says

Sep 10, 2017

By Elise Harris

On his last day in Colombia, Pope Francis said the peace process shouldn't be reduced to bureaucratic talks between two... Read more

Pope Francis venerates the image of Our Lady of Chiquinquirá at the Cathedral of Bogota in Colombia on September 7, 2017.

Be humble in serving your brothers and sisters in need, Pope says in Colombia

Sep 10, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

In his Angelus address Sunday, Pope Francis said the story of Our Lady of Chiquinquirá, the patroness of Colombia, provides an... Read more

Pope Francis greets faithful after hitting his face on his popemobile in Cartagena, Colombia Sept. 10, 2017.

Vatican: Pope Francis 'is fine' after hitting face on popemobile

Sep 10, 2017

By Elise Harris

The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis is fine after a mishap on the popemobile in Colombia, when he slipped... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on May 22, 2015.

Vocations that only seek to 'climb the ladder' are dead, Pope says

Sep 9, 2017

By Elise Harris

On Saturday, Pope Francis told Colombia's priests and religious that vocations come from a variety of different backgrounds and flourish... Read more

Pope Francis embraces a child at the St. Joseph Children's Home in Medellin, Colombia Sept. 9, 2017.

The suffering of children wounds the heart, Pope Francis says

Sep 9, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

In a visit to a children’s home in Colombia, Pope Francis said Saturday that we can never accept the mistreatment... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on Dec. 16, 2015.

Pope Francis in Colombia: True freedom is found in courageous discipleship

Sep 9, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Saturday, Pope Francis said that true freedom is found in letting go of the superficial things we cling to... Read more

Cardinal Velasio de Paolis celebrated the closing Mass of the Legionaries of Christ's General Chapter Meeting in Rome Feb. 25, 2014.

Cardinal Velasio De Paolis, canon law scholar, dies at age 81

Sep 9, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Vatican announced Saturday that Cardinal Velasio De Paolis, C.S., prefect emeritus of the Prefecture for the Economic Affairs of... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in memory of Fr. Jacques Hamel Sept. 14, 2016.

Pope issues new directives on revision, translation of liturgical texts

Sep 9, 2017

By Elise Harris

The Holy See has released a new “motu proprio” from Pope Francis outlining a shift in the responsibility of local... Read more

Want peace? Teach kids how to dialogue, archbishop says

Sep 8, 2017

Peace is something that must begin in childhood, the Holy See's representative told the United Nations, stressing the need for... Read more