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Ukraine war: Catholics invited to join Pope Francis in praying rosary for peace
The Vatican said: ‘All the faithful in every part of the world are invited to support Pope Francis in his... Read more
Pope Francis calls for a Christian economy based on community
The pope was speaking to members of the Global Solidarity Fund. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Ours is the age of fake news, collective superstitions, and pseudo-scientific truths’
The pope dedicated his general audience address to the Book of Ecclesiastes. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘My heart is broken’ over Texas elementary school shooting
The pope was speaking at his Wednesday general audience. Read more
Pope Francis thanks Italian volunteers for helping Ukrainian refugees fleeing ‘absurd war’
The pope thanked volunteers for aiding ‘refugees from Ukraine, especially women and children who have fled this absurd war.’ Read more
Detroit’s new auxiliary is an archbishop and veteran Vatican diplomat
Archbishop Paul Fitzpatrick Russell was the nuncio to Turkey, Turkmenistan, and Azerbaijan. Read more
Pope Francis advances sainthood cause of Filipino bishop known for bilocation
The pope also approved the canonization of Blessed Giovanni Battista Scalabrini. Read more
Witness thrown out of courtroom as Cardinal Becciu cross-examination continues
Msgr. Alberto Perlasca was asked to leave the room by the court’s president. Read more
Pope Francis sends condolences after death of UAE’s Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed
The pope paid tribute to ‘his distinguished and far-sighted leadership in the service of the nation.’ Read more
Vatican hosts synod listening session with disabled Catholics
‘I’m in debt to people with disabilities,’ said Cardinal Grech. ‘One of them led me on the path of a... Read more
How does the new Vatican constitution affect the Secretariat of State?
Cardinal Parolin outlined the changes at a ‘Praedicate evangelium study day’ in Rome. Read more
Pope Francis changes rules for major superiors of religious orders
The change allows religious brothers who are not priests to lead their religious communities with Vatican permission. Read more
Pope Francis: St. Charles de Foucauld’s spirituality helped me through a crisis
The pope canonized the French explorer on May 15. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘God is not afraid of our prayer of protest’
The pope dedicated his general audience address to the Book of Job. Read more
Benedict XVI: 95th birthday wishes from around world ‘made me very happy’
Almost 3,000 people sent the pope emeritus congratulatory messages in 24 languages. Read more
Pope Francis praises courage of 23-year-old lay founder of mission society
Pauline Jaricot, founder of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, will be beatified on May 22. Read more
Pope Francis offers guidance to young Christians in politics
The pope was speaking to members of the Chemin Neuf Politics Fraternity. Read more
Full text of Pope Francis’ homily for the canonization Mass of 10 saints
"This is our strength: we are loved by God," Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope Francis canonizes 10 new saints of the Catholic Church
It was the Church’s first canonization since October 2019. Read more
Pope Francis: Anglicans are ‘valued traveling companions’
The pope was speaking with members of the Anglican-Roman Catholic International Dialogue Commission (ARCIC). Read more
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