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Pope Francis to do private Lenten retreat in 2023
Pope Francis’ appointments will be canceled during the spiritual exercises Feb. 26–March 3. Read more
Pope Francis: World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon will open horizons, hearts
“Get ready for this: to open horizons, to open your hearts,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Cardinal praises exemplary life of beatified Italian judge murdered by the Mafia
Cardinal Pietro Parolin made his remarks at a Jan. 18 conference in the Italian Senate on the continued relevance of... Read more
Meet the six newest venerable servants of God in the Catholic Church
In a decree signed on Jan. 19, Pope Francis recognized the heroic virtue of an Italian stigmatic, four 20th-century priests,... Read more
In new book, the late Benedict XVI defends Christianity against claims of intolerance
In the book, the late pontiff warns of a “radical manipulation of human beings” and “the distortion of the sexes... Read more
Cardinal Koch: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity a time to pray for peace in Ukraine
The president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity said he is praying this week that “we can re-find... Read more
Pope Francis discusses ‘ecological conversion’ with Buddhist monks from Cambodia
The pope defined “ecological conversion” as “true repentance” that leads to the end of “ideologies and practices that are hurtful... Read more
PHOTOS: Animals blessed in St. Peter’s Square for feast of St. Anthony Abbot
Farmers and pet owners alike brought their beloved animals to the Vatican for a special blessing on Jan. 17. Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of Congo church bombing
The church bombing in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday killed at least 14 people and injured more than... Read more
Pope Francis: Synodal journey ‘a challenge and task’ for American seminarians
Pope Francis met with students, staff, and faculty of the Pontifical North American College at the Vatican on the morning... Read more
‘A man of the Church’: Cardinal George Pell’s funeral celebrated at Vatican
The funeral Mass was celebrated at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica. Read more
Cardinal Pell authored controversial memo critical of Pope Francis, journalist reveals
Sandro Magister, a longtime Vatican journalist, revealed the identity of the document’s author on Jan. 11, the day after Pell’s... Read more
Cardinal George Pell’s final years in Rome
After more than a year behind bars, Pell’s time in Rome was marked by a level of activity impressive for... Read more
Funeral of Cardinal George Pell to be at Vatican on Saturday
The Mass will be celebrated at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica. Read more
Analysis: What to read in Benedict XVI’s secretary’s ‘tell-all’ book?
“Nothing but the Truth: My Life Beside Benedict XVI” by Archbishop Georg Gänswein comes out on Jan. 12, but CNA... Read more
Pope Francis praises Cardinal George Pell’s dedication to the Church
Pope Francis remembered Cardinal Pell’s “dedication to the Gospel and the Church.” Read more
Pope Francis: We don’t have to be perfect to evangelize
“Here is the message for us: we do not have to wait until we are perfect and have come a... Read more
7 quotes from Cardinal George Pell on life and death
Cardinal George Pell, who served as prefect emeritus of the Vatican Secretariat for the Economy, died on Tuesday at the... Read more
Investigation into ‘Vatican Girl’ cold case reopened amid rekindled public interest
Emanuela Orlandi, the 15-year-old daughter of Ercole Orlandi, an envoy of the Prefecture of the Pontifical House, disappeared on June... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of January
“I would like to propose that educators add new content to their teaching: fraternity,” the Holy Father said. Read more
