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Pope Francis says that he tried to help Ukraine, Russia prisoner swap
Pope Francis has said that he was involved in a prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine. Read more
Pope Francis to visit Kingdom of Bahrain in November
The Vatican confirmed Wednesday that Pope Francis will travel to the Kingdom of Bahrain, a Muslim island nation in the... Read more
Andrea Bocelli to sing in St. Peter’s Square this Sunday
Andrea Bocelli will sing at the Vatican this Sunday as a special guest for the inauguration of a new light... Read more
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Pope Francis names new head of Vatican Dicastery for Culture and Education
The Vatican announced on Sept. 26 that the pope appointed Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça as the prefect of the... Read more
Vatican opens canonical investigation into Australian bishop
The Vatican has appointed Archbishop Mark Coleridge of Brisbane to oversee an investigation into former Bishop of Broome Christopher Saunders. Read more
Cardinal Zen stands trial in Hong Kong
Cardinal Joseph Zen and five others stood trial in Hong Kong on Monday for failing to properly register a fund... Read more
Pope Francis: Young people are missing the ‘spiritual capital’ that gives life meaning
“Look at the youth suicide rate, how it has gone up,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope Francis’ chief Vatican prosecutor retires; deputy prosecutor promoted
The new head prosecutor, Alessandro Diddi, is also the lead investigator for the Vatican’s major finance trial against defendant Cardinal... Read more
Cardinal O’Malley: ‘Padre Pio shows us the power of the cross’
The archbishop of Boston celebrated Mass on Sept. 23 in San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy, in the Church of Saint Pio... Read more
St. Peter’s Basilica to light up with video projection telling the story of first pope
Visitors to the Vatican in October will be able to see the facade of St. Peter’s Basilica illuminated with a... Read more
Pope Francis: Christians cannot be indifferent to corruption
Pope Francis’ comments on corruption were inspired by one of Jesus’ parables that the pope said can be difficult to... Read more
Pope Francis: Saint Pius V teaches us to seek truth, pray the rosary
This year marks the 450th anniversary of the death of Saint Pius V on May 1, 1572. Read more
Vatican holds contest to choose music for official hymn of 2025 Jubilee Year
The original musical composition should include a score for voice and organ, the Vatican said. Read more
‘Every human being is sacred,’ Pope Francis tells religious leaders in Kazakhstan
It is the task of religions to remind society of the sacredness of all human life, Pope Francis told leaders... Read more
Pope Francis honors nun killed by Islamist terrorists in Mozambique
Sister Maria de Coppi was shot and killed last week as terrorists ransacked and burned the Catholic mission where she... Read more
Pope Francis: Reach out to a friend who needs to hear that God loves them
Pope Francis has urged Catholics to imitate the Lord’s dedicated search “for the lost sheep.” Read more
Encounter with Pope Francis caps formation course for new bishops
After a COVID-caused hiatus, the Vatican’s new bishop school was back in session this week. Read more
Who is preparing the Synod on Synodality’s key working document?
In late August, the leadership of the Synod of Bishops announced the next stage in the Catholic Church’s Synod on... Read more
Pope Francis: God can speak to us in the unexpected
God can speak to us in the unexpected moments of our lives if we learn to listen well to what... Read more
Could Pope Francis meet Xi Jinping in Kazakhstan next week?
Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit Kazakhstan on the same day Pope Francis will be in the Central... Read more
