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Pope Francis meets shot South Sudan bishop-elect at Vatican
Bishop-elect Christian Carlassare was shot in both legs in Rumbek, South Sudan in April 2021. Read more
Pope Francis: The saints show us how to live in communion with the Church
Saturday marked the 400th anniversary of the canonization of saints Ignatius of Loyola, Francis Xavier, Teresa of Avila, Philip Neri,... Read more
On eve of Becciu hearing, Pope Francis tells Vatican judges: ‘Listen to everyone’
Pope Francis spoke at the opening of the Vatican Tribunal's 93rd judicial year. Read more
Nicaragua government expels Vatican diplomat
The Vatican called the decision an “unjustified unilateral measure.” Read more
Pope Francis’ March prayer intention: For Christians facing new bioethical challenges
‘Let us pray that we may give a Christian response to bioethical challenges,’ the pope said. Read more
Cardinal Parolin urges end to attacks in call with Russia’s foreign minister
The Vatican’s secretary of state “conveyed Pope Francis’ deep concern about the ongoing war in Ukraine.” Read more
Pope Francis names Washington priest as an auxiliary bishop of Seattle
Father Frank Schuster said he had to pick ‘my jaw up from the floor’ after learning of the appointment. Read more
Pope Francis talks to cancer league about power of redemptive suffering
The pope met with members of the Italian League for the Fight against Cancer. Read more
WWII martyr Titus Brandsma to be canonized with Charles de Foucauld
Two religious women will also be declared saints on May 15. Read more
Pope Francis accepts retirement of Peoria’s Bishop Jenky on 75th birthday
He is succeeded by coadjutor Bishop Louis Tylka. Read more
Pope Francis to visit Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan
The pope will travel to Kinshasa, Goma, and Juba. Read more
Pope Francis on Ash Wednesday: Lent is about eternal rewards, not appearances
The pope’s homily was read by Cardinal Pietro Parolin. Read more
Catholics invited to pray Stations of the Cross in St. Peter’s Basilica in Lent
The devotions will be accompanied by paintings of Christ’s Passion by an Italian artist Read more
Pope Francis on Ash Wednesday: Lent is a time for conversion and interior renewal
The pope was speaking at his Wednesday general audience. Read more
Cardinal Grech: Synod on Synodality ‘is not sociological analysis of the Church’
The Maltese cardinal is the Synod on Synodality’s chief organizer. Read more
Pope Francis thanks Polish people for opening homes to Ukrainians fleeing war
The pope was speaking at his weekly general audience. Read more
Vatican finance trial to continue with Cardinal Becciu first to testify
Cardinal Becciu said that ‘finally the hour to speak the truth has arrived.’ Read more
Vatican introduces three days of paid paternity leave for employees
Pope Francis approved the change. Read more
After meeting Pope Francis, leader invites France’s Muslims to pray for peace in Ukraine
The pope has asked people worldwide to fast and pray for an end to the conflict. Read more
Pope Francis reportedly tells Order of Malta leaders there is ‘no urgency’ to complete reforms
The pope will make the final decisions on reform of the 1,000-year-old order. Read more
