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Pope Francis: St. Andrew Kim Taegon teaches us ‘we must not give up’
“No matter how difficult the situation may be ... we must not give up,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope Francis: Pray that the Gospel can be freely shared in China
On May 24, the Catholic Church celebrates the World Day of Prayer for China. Read more
Pope Francis appoints Pennsylvania priest to lead Diocese of Kalamazoo, Michigan
The Diocese of Kalamazoo, which comprises nine counties in southwest Michigan, has 59 parishes, 21 Catholic schools, and almost 80,000... Read more
PHOTOS: Rosary procession in St. Peter’s Square honors the Blessed Virgin Mary
St. Peter’s Square was illuminated by candlelight Saturday night as pilgrims prayed the rosary in a procession in honor of... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘We must not get used to war!’
The pope also prayed for peace in Sudan, where fighting between the country’s military and a coalition of paramilitary forces... Read more
Vatican: Italian cardinal entrusted with Ukraine peace mission
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi has strong ties to the influential Sant’Egidio Community, which has helped negotiate reconciliation in countries like South... Read more
Pope Francis approves beatification of priest martyred in World War II
Father Giuseppe Beotti was one month shy of his 32nd birthday when he was shot by the Germans after refusing... Read more
Cardinal Ladaria: Truth about humanity and sexuality doesn’t change because of changes in ideology
Cardinal Luis Ladaria Ferrer, SJ, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, gave the opening remarks at... Read more
Judge orders psychiatric treatment for man who forcibly entered Vatican
The man was taken into Vatican custody on the night of May 18 after driving a car at high speed... Read more
Guard opens fire as man drives car into Vatican; suspect in custody
An unidentified man is in custody after driving a car at high speed through a gate at the Vatican Thursday,... Read more
Rome prepares for 35 million pilgrims during 2025 Jubilee Year
The Vatican and the city of Rome are expecting an estimated 35 million people to flock to the Eternal City... Read more
Pope Francis: Share the Gospel with zeal like St. Francis Xavier
The pope dedicated his entire general audience to sharing the story of the daring 16th-century saint who risked his life... Read more
Pope Francis prays for cease-fire between Israelis and Palestinians
The pope spoke hours after a truce between Israel and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) militants in Gaza went into... Read more
Pope Francis issues new constitution for Vatican City State
The new “Fundamental Law of Vatican City State” will go into effect June 7. Read more
Pope Francis and Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy meet at Vatican
The May 13 encounter — their first since Russia initiated a full-scale war in Ukraine over 14 months ago —... Read more
Pope Francis laments new euthanasia law in Portugal on feast of Our Lady of Fatima
“I am very sad, because in the country where Our Lady appeared, a law to kill has been enacted,” Pope... Read more
Pope Francis: Birth rate is a key indicator of a country’s hope
Pope Francis shared the stage on May 12 with Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a two-day conference on “The... Read more
PHOTOS: Eucharistic procession brings Jesus to halls of Rome university
An estimated 130 students, faculty, and community members participated in the 22nd annual procession at Rome’s University of St. Thomas... Read more
Drama swirls as Caritas Internationalis delegates prepare to elect new leaders
Calling it a “brutal power grab,” an ousted general secretary of the Vatican’s global charity has written a letter criticizing... Read more
Pope Francis welcomes program to spiritually adopt a struggling teen
The online initiative was started after a Polish couple learned about the rates of depression — and suicide attempts —... Read more
