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Pope Francis to meet 500 poor in Assisi on Nov. 12
The encounter will mark the Catholic Church’s 5th annual celebration of the World Day of the Poor. Read more
What is the seal of confession? A Q&A with Cardinal Mauro Piacenza
To learn more about the secrecy of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, we spoke to Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, the head of... Read more
Pope Francis defends conscientious objection to abortion, euthanasia in healthcare
The pope was speaking to Italian pharmacists. Read more
Pope Francis: The Gospel opens every culture to greater freedom in Christ
He was speaking at his weekly general audience. Read more
John Paul I, ‘the smiling pope,’ to be beatified after miracle approved by Pope Francis
‘The smiling pope’ died unexpectedly after just 33 days in office. Read more
Pope Francis names master of ceremonies for Vatican papal liturgies
Msgr. Diego Ravelli was also named head of the pope’s Sistine Chapel Choir. Read more
Pope Francis greets Colombian nun freed 4 years after kidnapping by Islamists in Mali
Sr. Gloria Cecilia Narváez Argoti was kidnapped in 2017. Read more
Pope Francis at the Angelus: ‘Is your faith tired and do you want to reinvigorate it?’
The pope outlined a three-step process for personal renewal. Read more
Pope Francis launches 2-year synodal path with call to ‘encounter, listen, and discern’
The diocesan phase of the Synod on Synodality will last from October 2021 to April 2022. Read more
Pope Francis and Nancy Pelosi meet at the Vatican
The House Speaker was in Rome for the G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit. Read more
Pope Francis: Path to 2023 Synod on Synodality faces 3 ‘risks’
The two-year process leading to the synod formally opens this weekend. Read more
President Biden's pick for Vatican ambassador: former Sen. Joe Donnelly
Former U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly of Indiana is President Joe Biden’s nominee for U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See. Read more
Nancy Pelosi discusses environment, migration, and human rights at Vatican
The House Speaker met with leaders of the Vatican’s social development office. Read more
Vatican indicates Pope Francis will not attend UN climate summit in Glasgow
The Vatican’s delegation will be led by Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin. Read more
Pope Francis to declare St. Irenaeus a Doctor of the Church with title ‘Doctor of Unity’
St. Irenaeus is revered by both Catholics and Orthodox Christians. Read more
Pope Francis launches ecology degree course at pontifical university
The course was created with the Ecumenical Patriarch’s cooperation. Read more
A 1,200-year-old Vatican Library manuscript is on display at Dubai Expo
The Dubai Expo is the first world’s fair to be held in the Middle East Read more
Pope Francis creates new Vatican foundation for Catholic hospitals facing financial difficulties
The foundation for Catholic healthcare will support institutions worldwide. Read more
Vatican finance trial: Judges order prosecutors to re-do interrogations, hand over evidence
The 10 defendants include Cardinal Angelo Becciu. Read more
Vatican abuse trial: Court clears former altar boy and ex-youth seminary rector of crimes
The Vatican tribunal ruling came at the end of a year-long trial. Read more
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