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Pope Francis turns 87: one of the oldest popes in Church history
As the 266th successor of St. Peter to the papacy, Francis will be the oldest bishop of Rome since Pope... Read more
Vatican court convicts Cardinal Becciu, sentences him to 5 years in jail for embezzlement
Five other defendants in the "Trial of the Century" received similar sentences. Read more
Vatican closing down Loyola Community co-founded by Rupnik
The shutdown, which must take place within one year, is “due to serious problems concerning the exercise of authority and... Read more
Moral theologian on new cremation guidance: ‘Reverence for body’ still paramount
Catholic Church teaching on “reverence for the body” must still be at the center of any decisions related to a... Read more
Pope Francis calls for global regulation of AI for ‘peace and common good’
The pope emphasized that technological innovations are not neutral “but subject to cultural influences” and that caution must be exercised. Read more
Pope Francis recognizes miracle attributed to St. Teresa of Ávila’s spiritual daughter
In a decree signed Dec. 14, Pope Francis authorized the beatification of Ana de Lobera y Torres, better known by... Read more
Pope Francis says that he wants to be buried in Marian basilica in new interview
Pope Francis has said that he wants to be buried in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome because... Read more
Synod on Synodality next steps: Pope to choose ‘big questions’ for further study
The possible ordination of women to the diaconate is among the “matters of great relevance” that synod delegates in October... Read more
Pope to Vatican employees: Lure of corruption is dangerous and ‘we must be vigilant’
Pope Francis received in an audience on Monday the members of the Office of the Auditor General. Read more
Pope Francis expresses concern about Italy’s low birth rate
Pope Francis on Monday received the prefects of the Italian Republic in the Clementine Hall of the Apostolic Palace. Read more
Pope at Angelus: ‘Through silence and prayer, we make space for Jesus’
Pope Francis highlighted the importance of listening to God by embracing the example of John the Baptist. Read more
Pope Francis appoints Brazilian native as Boston’s new auxiliary bishop
Father Cristiano G. Borro Barbosa, 47, will join Cardinal Seán O’Malley and four other auxiliaries as bishops of the archdiocese. Read more
Pope Francis appoints three new auxiliary bishops for Philadelphia Archdiocese
Pope Francis on Friday appointed Fathers Keith Chylinski, Christopher Cooke, and Efren Esmilla as new auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis honors Virgin Mary on solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Pope Francis prayed in front of a statue of the Immaculate Conception near Rome’s Spanish Steps, which sits atop a... Read more
Pope Francis announces Catholic Church’s first World Day of Children
The event was inspired by a 9-year-old boy named Alessandro, who proposed the idea to the pope to have an... Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of head of Syro-Malabar Church, Cardinal Alencherry
Pope Francis on Thursday accepted the resignation of Major Archbishop Cardinal George Alencherry of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, based in... Read more
Pope Francis reads speeches unassisted for the first time in nearly two weeks
The pope seemed to show improvement Thursday by reading out his speeches during his various meetings on Dec. 7. Read more
Pope Francis’ cardinal advisers hear from 2 female professors on women’s role in the Church
The pope’s Council of Cardinals has been discussing the role of women in the Church since February 2022. Read more
Here are 5 things to know about Cardinal Burke
As details of the prelate’s housing situation in Vatican City continue to develop, here are some important things to know... Read more
Pope Francis signs interfaith climate statement as part of COP28 summit in Dubai
“Our faith instills in us a sacred duty to cherish not only our human family but also the fragile ecosystem... Read more
