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As Church allows for LGBT-employees in Germany, Vatican publishes concerns over Synodal Way
The Vatican on Thursday published the full wording of its latest warnings over another schisma coming out of Germany, raising... Read more
‘Your pain is my pain’: Pope Francis pens letter marking 9 months of war in Ukraine
In an emotional letter addressed to the people of Ukraine, Pope Francis wrote that he sees the cross of Christ... Read more
Seminarians run a Thanksgiving Turkey Trot around Vatican City State
More than 130 seminarians, priests, and Catholic college students ran in the 13th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot around Vatican City... Read more
Head doctor for Madrid soccer team calls Pope Francis a ‘very stubborn patient’
The Vatican has recruited the head doctor of a Madrid soccer team among a team of specialists to help treat... Read more
Pope Francis: What is spiritual consolation? The saints explain
Pope Francis used the example of several Catholic saints to explain the concept of spiritual consolation during his weekly audience... Read more
Analysis: What is behind the changes at Caritas Internationalis?
Pope Francis on Tuesday removed the entire leadership of Caritas Internationalis and appointed a temporary administrator to improve the organization’s... Read more
Pope Francis meets Jewish leaders as they launch initiative to strengthen Catholic-Jewish bonds
“This visit testifies to and strengthens the bonds of friendship uniting us,” the pope told members of the World Jewish... Read more
Analysis: What is behind Pope Francis’ appointment of the new prefect for the Eastern Churches?
For the role of prefect of the Dicastery for the Oriental Churches, Pope Francis has chosen Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti, who... Read more
Pope Francis removes Caritas Internationalis leaders, appoints temporary administrator
Pope Francis on Tuesday removed the entire leadership of an international confederation of charities and appointed a temporary administrator to... Read more
Did the Vatican ‘snub’ German bishops over Synodal Way?
Bishop Georg Bätzing said supporters of the Synodal Way wanted to remain Catholic, “but we want to be Catholic in... Read more
Pope Francis chooses papal ambassador to lead Dicastery for the Eastern Churches
After 21 years, Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti will return to the Dicastery for Eastern Churches as prefect. Read more
Pope Francis: Through the paradox of the cross, Jesus ‘embraced our death’
On the Solemnity of Christ the King, Pope Francis said Jesus, through his death on the cross, opened his arms... Read more
Vatican conference examines history of 400-year-old Congregation of Propaganda Fide
A three-day conference at the Vatican this week sought to examine the centuries-long history of this department, including its global... Read more
‘We lift our prayers to God for peace in Ukraine’: Vatican Mass marks Ukraine-Holy See diplomatic relationship
The Mass marked the 30th anniversary of the restoration of diplomatic relations between the Holy See and Ukraine. Read more
German bishops meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican amid concern over Synodal Way
The audience with Pope Francis lasted about two hours, the German Bishops’ Conference said in a statement published after the... Read more
Pope Francis’ prayer advice: Just be with Jesus ‘without ulterior motives’
Pope Francis offered advice on Wednesday for building “a more mature and more beautiful relationship with the Lord” through prayer. Read more
Pope Francis prays for Turkey after deadly Istanbul bombing
The explosion on Istanbul’s Istiklal Avenue, a popular shopping street, on Nov. 13 killed six people and led around 80... Read more
Pope Francis shares meal with the poor
The meal was part of several Vatican-sponsored initiatives marking the sixth annual World Day of the Poor. Read more
Perseverance is a reflection of God’s love, Pope Francis says
“Let us ask ourselves: how is my perseverance? Am I constant, or do I live faith, justice, and charity according... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Light candles of hope in the midst of darkness’
The poor were special guests at Pope Francis’ Mass for the sixth World Day of the Poor. Read more
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