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Pope Francis on feast of Saints Peter and Paul: 'Only prayer unlocks chains'
On the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul on Monday, Pope Francis urged Christians to pray for one another and... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘There is no true love without the cross’
There is no true love without the cross, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday. Read more
Cardinal’s notes give depth to research in Venerable Pius XII archives
The Vatican’s apostolic archives reopened to researchers in June after a nearly three-month closure because of the pandemic. Read more
Catholic catechesis directory addresses gender, biological sex, and bioethics
Bioethics, gender identity, and biological sex are new subjects covered in the Vatican’s latest Directory for Catechesis, released Thursday. The... Read more
Pope Francis appoints apostolic administrator for troubled Polish diocese
Pope Francis appointed Thursday an apostolic administrator to take charge of a Polish diocese whose bishop is under investigation over... Read more
Vatican releases Catholic directory for catechesis in ‘dynamic continuity’ with Church teaching
The Vatican Thursday published a new directory for catechesis, emphasizing both its continuity with two previous directories and its new... Read more
Pope Francis thanks Paralympian Alex Zanardi for offering 'lesson in humanity'
Pope Francis has written a letter of encouragement to Alex Zanardi, a Formula One driver turned Paralympic champion who is... Read more
Pope Francis: In life’s ups and downs, make prayer your constant
King David is an example of being consistent in prayer no matter what life throws at you or what good... Read more
English Catholic leader welcomes return of public Masses from July 4
An English cardinal welcomed the government’s decision Tuesday to permit the resumption of public Masses from July 4. Read more
Cardinal asks Catholics to help pandemic-hit families and schools in the Holy Land
A cardinal has urged Catholics worldwide to support a fund helping families and schools in the Holy Land affected by... Read more
Benedict XVI returns to Rome after visiting ill brother in Germany
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI arrived back in Rome Monday after a four-day trip to Germany to visit his ailing brother. Read more
Cardinal Sarah remains head of Vatican liturgy department after 75th birthday
Cardinal Robert Sarah said Wednesday he would continue to serve as prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship beyond his... Read more
Pope Francis names Rapid City administrator as bishop of Duluth, Minnesota
Pope Francis Friday appointed Fr. Michel Mulloy as the next bishop of the Diocese of Duluth, Minnesota. Read more
Benedict XVI celebrates Mass with his ill brother on feast of the Sacred Heart
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI will celebrate Mass with his ailing brother on the feast of the Sacred Heart during his... Read more
Vatican urges Catholics into action on Pope Francis’ Laudato si’
With a new 200-page document, the Vatican is encouraging Catholics to put their faith into action to promote integral ecology... Read more
Benedict XVI visits his ailing brother in Germany
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI is making a private visit to Germany to see his ailing brother Msgr. Georg Ratzinger. Read more
Pope Francis thanks seafarers for their sacrifices during pandemic
In a video message Wednesday, Pope Francis told maritime workers their many sacrifices before and during the coronavirus pandemic have... Read more
Financial authority updates Vatican offices on policies to fight money laundering
Members of the Vatican's financial watchdog authority met this week to update offices on regulations to fight money laundering and... Read more
Pope Francis: Discover the riches hidden in Jesus’ Sacred Heart
Ahead of the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Pope Francis encouraged Catholics to discover the riches of charity... Read more
Cardinal Turkson delivers face masks, care packages to Romani families
Cardinal Peter Turkson delivered face masks and care packages over the weekend to Romani families in need on the outskirts... Read more
