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Tokyo’s new cardinal shares what he is looking for in the next pope
“If a conclave happens very soon, I think what we need is somebody to succeed the policy of Pope Francis,”... Read more
Analysis: NATO summit highlights divergent views on European defense, future
The NATO summit, held July 10–11 in Washington, D.C., marked the 75th anniversary of the world’s most powerful military alliance. Read more
Vatican to publish new document on papal primacy
The document, titled “The Bishop of Rome: Primacy and Synodality in Ecumenical Dialogue and Responses to the Encyclical Ut Unum... Read more
Pope Francis calls for greater dialogue and cooperation between Christians, Marxists
Pope Francis this week called for cooperation between Christians and Marxists as a way to achieve greater “dialogue” and help... Read more
Pope Francis calls surrogacy ‘deplorable,’ calls for global ban in speech to ambassadors
Pope Francis called surrogacy “deplorable” and called for a global ban on the exploitative practice of “so-called surrogate motherhood.” Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of January
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of January is for the gift of diversity in the Church. Read more
Pope Francis: One must never dialogue with the devil
Pope Francis inaugurated a new catechetical series on vices and virtues during Wednesday’s general audience by opening with the story... Read more
Pope Francis: The Nativity is an example of ‘joy’ and ‘amazement’
Pope Francis on Wednesday spoke during his general audience on the importance of approaching the coming of Christ with “joy”... Read more
Pope Francis says that he wants to be buried in Marian basilica in new interview
Pope Francis has said that he wants to be buried in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome because... Read more
In special meeting, Pope Francis talks peace, war, climate with kids from around the world
Pope Francis answered questions about war, the environment, and his daily life during an encounter with roughly 7,000 children from... Read more
‘You are not alone’: Pope Francis meets women who escaped the Mafia
Pope Francis on Monday encouraged a group of women who escaped criminal organizations in Italy to keep fighting despite fear... Read more
Pope Francis sends ‘blessings of strength and peace’ after shooting in Maine
Pope Francis said Saturday he is praying for strength and peace for the community of Lewiston, Maine, after the city... Read more
At Angelus, Pope Francis reminds the faithful: The Lord ‘does not impose’ and ‘does not give up’
God continuously “extends the invitation” until the faithful respond to it, the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis returns to the Vatican after 3 days in the hospital
Pope Francis was discharged from the hospital Saturday morning after a three-night stay in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. Read more
Pope Francis celebrates his 85th birthday with refugees he helped bring to Italy
The group of about ten refugees are being supported directly by Pope Francis. Read more
Traditional Latin Mass advocates appeal to Pope to protect Summorum Pontificum
A federation that advocates for the Traditional Latin Mass has appealed to Pope Francis to protect it, for those "within... Read more
Apostolic nuncio in Iraq tests positive for COVID-19 five days before papal trip
The apostolic nunciature in Iraq reported on Sunday, Feb. 28 that the Nuncio Mitja Leskovar, has tested positive for COVID... Read more
How St. John Paul II began his papacy, 40 years ago
St. John Paul II used the occasion of his first homily as pope to offer a fervent prayer that God... Read more
Youth to meet with Pope Francis during October synod
The Synod of Bishops announced Tuesday that the upcoming assembly of bishops will include a meeting of young people with... Read more
How a Catholic congressman agreed to be part of a pope documentary
Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE) is not shy about his Catholic faith. He holds a master's degree in theology from Franciscan University... Read more
