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Pope Francis: The Word of God rekindles hope
During Mass for Sunday of the Word of God, Pope Francis formally conferred upon lay Catholics the ministries of lector... Read more
Pope Francis calls for day of prayer for Ukraine
“I am following with concern the increase of tensions that threaten to inflict a new blow to the peace in... Read more
Vatican appeal court confirms former IOR officials liable for mismanagement
Paolo Cipriani and Massimo Tulli were ordered to pay around $46 million in compensation. Read more
Pope Francis declares St. Irenaeus ‘Doctor of Unity’
The saint is revered by both Catholics and Orthodox Christians. Read more
Pope Francis: The Church is firmly committed to justice for abuse victims
His comments came a day after the publication of the Munich abuse report. Read more
Joe Donnelly confirmed as US ambassador to the Holy See
In a voice vote on Thursday the U.S. Senate confirmed Joe Donnelly as ambassador to the Holy See. The former... Read more
It’s official: St. Irenaeus to be declared a Doctor of the Church
Pope Francis is expected to proclaim Irenaeus a ‘Doctor of Unity.’ Read more
Pope Francis: Human life is the most valuable work asset
The International Labour Organization estimates that 2.3 million people lose their lives in work-related accidents or diseases every year worldwide. Read more
Archbishop Gänswein: Benedict XVI is praying for victims in wake of Munich abuse report
‘The pope emeritus ... expresses his shock and shame at the abuse of minors committed by clerics.’ Read more
Roman Curia’s annual Lenten retreat changed again due to COVID-19
Curial officials will make their own arrangements for a private Lenten retreat. Read more
Pope Francis appoints apostolic visitor for Eritrean Catholics in US and Canada
He also named an apostolic visitor for Eritrean Catholics in Europe. Read more
Synod of Bishops’ resources website links to women’s ordination group
An official suggested that the website was not promoting the group. Read more
Pope Francis offers prayers for the people of Tonga after volcanic eruption and tsunami
He said: ‘I invite everyone to join me in praying for these brothers and sisters.’ Read more
Pope Francis: ‘God is not afraid of our sins’
The pope made the comment at his general audience. Read more
Pope Francis to confer new lay ministries for first time in St. Peter’s Basilica
The candidates come from three continents. Read more
Cardinal Parolin and Archbishop Peña Parra test positive for COVID-19
Parolin has ‘very mild’ symptoms, while Peña Parra is asymptomatic. Read more
Pope Francis sends aid to migrants at Belarus border and victims of typhoon in Philippines
Super Typhoon Rai has affected more than 7 million people. Read more
Vatican asks bishops to invite local Protestant and Orthodox leaders to participate in synodal path
The letter was sent by Cardinal Kurt Koch and Cardinal Mario Grech. Read more
Pope Francis: The story of the Holy Land is the 'Fifth Gospel'
Pope Francis has urged journalists in the Middle East to keep telling stories from the Holy Land. Read more
Pope Francis asks Catholics to offer their sufferings for Christian unity
During his Sunday Angelus address, the pope called on people to take part in the upcoming Week of Prayer for... Read more
