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Vatican tightens COVID-19 rules for offices of Roman Curia
Cardinal Parolin issued a decree outlining the new measures. Read more
Pope Francis: Roman Curia needs ‘synodal conversion’
He said that Vatican officials should set an example for Catholics worldwide. Read more
Pope Francis accepts Cardinal Turkson’s resignation as head of Vatican’s social development office
The dicastery will be led for now by Canadian Cardinal Michael Czerny. Read more
Vatican reaffirms support for COVID-19 vaccines amid spread of omicron variant
It issued a statement amid global concern about the Omicron variant. Read more
Pope Francis urges European countries to take ‘shared responsibility’ for refugees and migrants
The pope made the appeal at his general audience. Read more
Pope Francis meets Metropolitan Hilarion as hopes rise for second summit with Moscow patriarch
The pope held a historic first meeting with Patriarch Kirill in 2016. Read more
Cardinal Turkson: Pope Francis will decide if I continue to lead Vatican dicastery
The Ghanaian cardinal confirmed that his five-year term is expiring. Read more
Pope Francis names new bishop for Catholic Diocese of Gaylord
Bishop-elect Jeffrey J. Walsh is a priest of the Diocese of Scranton. Read more
2022 World Peace Day message: Pope Francis calls for investment in education, not weaponry
The World Day of Peace is celebrated annually on Jan. 1. Read more
Pope Francis calls domestic abuse ‘satanic’ during new television special
Pope Francis spoke to four people who have faced difficult circumstances in life, including a woman who was a victim... Read more
Pope Francis’ 85th birthday party included lots of kids and cake
Pope Francis on Sunday joined a belated celebration of his 85th birthday, thrown by the children and families helped by... Read more
Pope Francis: Let’s focus on helping others this Christmas
A good way to get out of a negative mood is to help others, following the example of Mary, who... Read more
Traditionis custodes: Vatican further tightens restrictions on Traditional Latin Mass
The explanatory document, which bans confirmations and ordinations according to pre-Vatican II Roman Missals, was published Dec. 18 with Pope... Read more
4 things to know about Pope Francis on his 85th birthday
The pope never lets his birthday get in the way of regular business. Read more
Pope Francis appoints commissioner to oversee Rome basilica’s financial assets
St. Mary Major is one of four papal major basilicas in Rome. Read more
Pope Francis creates new foundation promoting principles of ‘Fratelli tutti’
The new body will foster spirituality, art, formation, and dialogue in the environs of St. Peter’s Basilica Read more
Pope Francis: Learn from St. Joseph to cultivate silence
The pope appealed for prayers for Haiti at his general audience. Read more
Court president says Vatican finance trial will have real start in February
A very brief hearing was held on Tuesday. Read more
Pope Francis tells France’s Catholic bishops he’ll meet authors of landmark abuse report
The pope said he was ‘completely available’ for a meeting. Read more
Synod of Bishops restores resource page link to New Ways Ministry, issues apology
The restoration of the link reversed a previous decision to remove the LGBT outreach group from the webpage. Read more
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