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Vatican gives world’s dioceses more time to consult Catholics ahead of Synod on Synodality
Dioceses now have until Aug. 15, 2022, to submit consultation summaries. Read more
In BBC message, Pope Francis says UN climate summit must offer ‘effective responses’ to ecological crisis
It is the first time Pope Francis has recorded a special message for the BBC Read more
Journalists protest as Vatican cancels live coverage of Joe Biden greeting Pope Francis
The Vatican offered no explanation for the decision. Read more
Pope Francis appoints new archbishops for Seoul and Nairobi
Seoul’s new archbishop is a Discalced Carmelite. Read more
Catholics can get an indulgence for the dead by praying at a cemetery any day this November
A plenary indulgence remits all temporal punishment due to sin. Read more
Vatican providing third dose of COVID-19 vaccine
The Vatican has provided the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine to its residents and employees since January. Read more
Pope Francis blesses pro-life bells going to Ukraine and Ecuador
The bells, which are rung in support of the unborn, each weigh more than 2,000 pounds. Read more
Pope Francis’ advice for reigniting your spiritual life
Pope Francis gave Catholics some recommendations for how to restart their spiritual life after falling out of practice. Read more
Mobile heart clinic provides free visits to poor in St. Peter’s Square
The rate of heart attacks tripled in Italy in 2020 compared to the previous year. Read more
Pope Francis meets Knights of Columbus leader at Vatican
Patrick E. Kelly took office on March 1. Read more
Vatican cardinal visits Syria in 10th year of civil war
Cardinal Leonardo Sandri will spend eight days in the country. Read more
Pope Francis names Jeffrey Sachs to pontifical academy
Sachs has been a frequent visitor to the Vatican in recent years. Read more
Vatican steps in to help failing Catholic hospital in Rome
The historic Fatebenefratelli Hospital is located on Rome’s Tiber Island. Read more
Pope Francis says he wants to travel to Oceania and Africa
He confirmed that he would visit Greece and Cyprus in December. Read more
Vatican issues decree clarifying responsibilities for translation of Latin liturgical texts
Archbishop Roche said: ‘The great task of translation ... falls to the bishops.’ Read more
Pope Francis thanks God for ‘profound personal bond’ with Orthodox leader
The Orthodox leader is marking the 30th anniversary of his election. Read more
Pope Francis asks Catholics to be ‘more courageous’ in tackling crisis exposed by COVID-19
‘We cannot resign ourselves and sit back and watch,’ he said. Read more
Cardinal Tagle: Digital evangelization cannot replace personal encounter
He was speaking at a press conference presenting World Mission Day 2021. Read more
Pope Francis officially recognizes Amazon region ecclesial conference
The Amazon synod’s final document called for the new body to be created. Read more
Pope Francis wants seminarians to read this letter from a clerical abuse survivor
The letter urges them to ‘Please be a good priest.’ Read more
