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Pope: if you don't serve others, then what are you living for?
Though letting go of yourself and living for others can make you seem weak in the eyes of the world,... Read more
Cape Verde, Africa is getting its first cardinal
At the beginning of the year, Pope Francis announced that among the 20 men he would make cardinal on Feb.... Read more
Worldliness 'stuns more than grappa on a fast,' Pope tells new cardinals
In a letter to the 20 bishops who will be elevated to the cardinalate next month, Pope Francis said that... Read more
Panama's first cardinal: I'm astonished at my appointment
Among the new cardinals Pope Francis will create in the February consistory is Bishop Jose Luis Lacunza Maestrojuan of the... Read more
Former Vatican librarian, a friend of Pope Francis, dies at 91
Cardinal Jorge Maria Mejìa, a former prefect of the Vatican Apostolic Library and a longtime friend of Pope Francis, died... Read more
Late cardinal of India remembered for his serenity in suffering
During the funeral Mass for Cardinal Simon Lourdusamy, who passed away Monday, fellow cardinals gathered to commemorate his life of... Read more
Seminarians recount joy of serving papal Mass for new cardinals
Two young men from England studying for the priesthood in Rome consider themselves blessed to have served at Sunday’s papal... Read more
'The Church needs your courage,' Pope tells new cardinals
During the Saturday morning consistory at which Pope Francis created 19 new Cardinals, he urged the prelates gathered in St.... Read more
Council of cardinals begin third set of reform meetings
Meeting for the third time since its institution, the Council of Eight has reconvened in Rome to address the economic... Read more
Pope Francis to cardinals: new roles are not a 'promotion'
In a letter addressed to the 19 men who will be made cardinals during a February consistory, Pope Francis said... Read more
At 98, previous secretary of John XXIII among new cardinals
Loris Francesco Capovilla, among the 19 new cardinals appointed by Pope Francis, is not only one of the longest-serving archbishops... Read more
Before Pope's election, conclave warned of Europe's waning faith
When Cardinal Prospero Grech delivered a meditation to the cardinal-electors at the beginning of the 2013 conclave, he emphasized the... Read more
Pope gives new cardinals their Curia positions
The newest cardinals in the Church received their secondary assignments today from Pope Benedict XVI, indicating how he best thinks... Read more
Pope names holiness, unity and peace as cardinals' mission
Pope Benedict XVI met with six new cardinals and their families, just two days after they made their vows, and... Read more
Pope mourns death of Brazilian cardinal
Pope Benedict grieved with Brazil's Catholics over the death of Cardinal Eugenio de Araujo Sales, who died on July 9... Read more
