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Logos for Pope Francis’ trip to Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan unveiled
The pope will visit the African nations on July 2-7. Read more
Pope Francis asks all Catholics to take part in consecration of Russia, Ukraine to Immaculate Heart of Mary
‘I ask you to join in this act by inviting the priests, religious and faithful to assemble in their churches... Read more
Pope Francis offers condolences after plane crash in China
The pope’s condolence telegram was sent to China’s President Xi Jinping. Read more
In new phone call, Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy tells Pope Francis he would welcome Vatican mediation
The Ukrainian president said he told the pope about ‘the blocking of rescue corridors by Russian troops.’ Read more
Pope Francis: Spending money on weapons ‘sullies the soul’
‘A war always takes you backwards, always,’ he said. Read more
Pope Francis meets Lebanon’s president at the Vatican
The pope reportedly said he wanted to visit the Middle Eastern country soon. Read more
Pope Francis’ schedule for Holy Week 2022 at the Vatican unveiled
The pope will once again preside over the Via Crucis at the Colosseum on Good Friday. Read more
TLM typo: Vatican says ‘extraordinary form’ mention in new constitution was a mistake
The new Vatican constitution was unexpectedly released on March 19. Read more
How Praedicate evangelium changes the Vatican’s dicasteries: A CNA Explainer
Pope Francis has promulgated a new apostolic constitution, Praedicate evangelium, which reforms the structure of the Roman Curia. Here are... Read more
Praedicate evangelium: Pope Francis reforms Roman Curia with launch of Vatican constitution
The long-awaited text replaces the 1988 document ‘Pastor bonus.’ Read more
Vatican confirms Pope Francis is inviting world’s bishops to join in Ukraine-Russia consecration
The pope is asking the bishops ‘to join him in praying for peace and in consecrating and entrusting Russia and... Read more
Pope Francis to Europe’s Catholic bishops: The blood of Ukrainian children stirs our consciences
‘We would never have thought to see such scenes again,’ the pope said. Read more
‘I am not afraid’ of the truth, says Cardinal Becciu in testimony at Vatican finance trial
Taking the stand, the cardinal said: ‘I am here with my head held high.’ Read more
Latvia’s foreign minister: The Church must keep its moral compass
Edgars Rinkēvičs met with Pope Francis on March 14. Read more
Vatican cardinal celebrates Mass for peace in Ukraine
Russia’s ambassador to the Holy See attended the Mass. Read more
Pope Francis discusses Ukraine war with Russian Orthodox leader
The discussion was reported by the Patriarchate of Moscow. Read more
What has Pope Francis changed about Mass intentions? A CNA Explainer
Here’s what a recent clarification from the Vatican’s Apostolic Penitentiary means. Read more
Pope Francis: After a nuclear war, humanity would have to ‘start from scratch’
The pope was speaking on the 21st day of the war in Ukraine. Read more
Pope Francis to consecrate Russia and Ukraine to Immaculate Heart of Mary
The consecration will take place on March 25. Read more
Vatican cardinal to make 2nd visit to Ukraine border at Pope Francis’ request
Cardinal Michael Czerny will travel to the Ukraine-Slovakia frontier. Read more
