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Cardinal Parolin says he hopes Vatican-China deal can be tweaked
In Part 3 of an exclusive interview, the Vatican Secretary of State looks ahead to the deal’s renewal in October. Read more
Pope Francis receives new US ambassador to the Holy See
‘I look forward to deepening our ties with the Holy See,’ Joe Donnelly said in a video message. Read more
Pope Francis calls for an 'Easter truce' in Ukraine on Palm Sunday 2022
“Let the weapons be put down. Let the Easter truce begin,” Pope Francis urged. Read more
Palm Sunday 2022: Full text of Pope Francis’ homily
The full text of Pope Francis' homily for Palm Sunday 2022 Read more
Pope Francis on Palm Sunday 2022: In war, Christ is crucified again
Pope Francis reflected on Jesus’ words: “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.” Read more
Pope Francis to judges: Justice recognizes ‘human dignity as sacred and inviolable’
The pope pointed to the example of Bl. Rosario Livatino, a Catholic judge killed by the mafia. Read more
Cardinal Parolin says that curial reform might not be over
In Part 2 of an exclusive interview, the Vatican Secretary of State discusses the future of his powerful dicastery in... Read more
Pope Francis praises pope’s attempt to reconcile with Martin Luther
“He would have plenty of work today,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope Francis receives Ukraine’s new Vatican ambassador
The Ukrainian ambassador arrived in Rome in March. Read more
Pope Francis: We are witnessing the ‘impotence’ of the UN in the Ukraine war
The pope made the comments during a reflection on his recent trip to Malta at his weekly general audience. Read more
Pope Francis: Blood of Bucha victims ‘cries out to heaven’ for end to Ukraine war
The pope held up a blue and yellow flag which he said was brought to him from “the martyred city”... Read more
Pope Francis’ April prayer intention: For healthcare workers in poor countries
Healthcare workers “have given their lives during this pandemic to help so many sick people recover,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope Francis to visit Lebanon in June, says President Aoun
Lebanon's President Michel Aoun announced the papal trip on Twitter. Read more
Pope Francis asks opponents of Syro-Malabar uniform liturgy to take ‘painful step’ of accepting change
Protests against the change have included a hunger strike by priests and the burning of effigies of cardinals. Read more
Pope Francis gives new Vatican role to Cardinal Turkson
The pope accepted Turkson’s resignation as head of Vatican’s social development office in December. Read more
Don’t let certain news be the ‘inner occupier of your person,’ says Ukrainian Catholic leader
“Let us eradicate evil from our hearts. Let us be Christian and human, even in the circumstances of war,” Shevchuck... Read more
Pope Francis expresses ‘sorrow and shame’ for Catholic role in abuse against Indigenous peoples
“I want to say to you with all my heart: I am very sorry,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope Francis to visit Indigenous peoples in Canada in July
“I will be happy to benefit again from meeting you by visiting your native lands, where your families live,” Pope... Read more
Pope Francis advocates for inclusion of people with disabilities in society
The pope underlined that the Church in particular is called to help those with disabilities to “make their voices heard.” Read more
Pope Francis: Armida Barelli is a model for politically engaged Catholic women
The pope recalled that in 1924 his grandmother met Barelli, who will be beatified in April. Read more
