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Pope Francis’ prayer intention for July is for an end to polarization
“We must flee from social enmity,” the pope said in his monthly prayer video. Read more
Vatican suppresses Catholic movement, says founder’s ‘revelations’ not supernatural
The Movimento Apostolico was founded in Italy in 1979 Read more
Vatican cardinal: Europeans must ‘reawaken consciences’ after abortion vote
Cardinal Sandri said the vote marked “a dangerous anthropological drift.” Read more
Pope Francis: God ‘weaves our history’
Pope Francis said on Wednesday that the dramatic conversion of St. Paul should remind us that God has a plan... Read more
Full text: Pope Francis’ homily on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul 2021
Here is the full text of Pope Francis’ homily on the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, delivered at Mass... Read more
Pope Francis: Saints Peter and Paul found freedom in Christ
The Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul saw the largest Mass in St. Peter’s since the pandemic began. Read more
Pope Francis at the Angelus: ‘Let Jesus look at and heal your heart’
At the Angelus, the pope reflected on Jesus’ healing of a woman afflicted with hemorrhages. Read more
Pope Francis meets European Parliament president after abortion vote
The conversation “focused on the need to protect the weakest and most vulnerable.” Read more
Vatican ‘deeply concerned’ about the potential collapse of Lebanon
Archbishop Paul Gallagher said the pope could visit the country at “the beginning of next year.” Read more
Pope Francis to Lutheran leaders: Jesus feels pain at our divisions
The pope met with representatives of the Lutheran World Federation. Read more
Vatican ‘foreign minister’ doubts speaking out on Hong Kong ‘would make any difference whatever’
Archbishop Paul Gallagher said: “Obviously Hong Kong is the object of concern for us.” Read more
Italy’s ‘anti-homophobia’ law: Vatican request sparks Church-state debate
From the prime minister to a famous rapper, Italians are weighing in on the Vatican’s diplomatic intervention. Read more
Beirut’s St. Joseph church, badly damaged in port explosion, to reopen
The church has been restored with funds from Aid to the Church in Need. Read more
Cardinal Cupich to conduct visit of Vatican dicastery on behalf of Pope Francis
The inspection will begin in a few days. Read more
Pope Francis encourages us to continue on ‘Synodal Way,’ says German bishops’ leader after audience
Bishop Bätzing said he “made it clear that the rumors that the Church in Germany wants to go its own... Read more
Adoration is like radiotherapy for our sinfulness, says Vatican’s new liturgy chief
Archbishop Arthur Roche said he was optimistic about people returning to Mass after the pandemic. Read more
Pope Francis warns against preachers who sow division online
The pope said that these “new preachers” can be recognized by their “rigidity.” Read more
Why was Spider-Man at Pope Francis’ general audience?
The man who met the pope dressed as a superhero has a remarkable story of his own. Read more
Vatican economy secretariat issues regulations on new norms for awarding public contracts
The new regulations “apply to all purchases of services, supplies, and works.” Read more
Pope Francis receives crucifix made from wood salvaged after Beirut blast
The blast killed nearly 200 people and injured 600 others. Read more
