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Pope Francis to open event on Italy’s demographic decline
The country’s birth rate has hit a historic low. Read more
Pope Francis to Catholic associations: ‘The Lord counts on your boldness’
The pope urged the groups to beware of “the trap of organizational charts.” Read more
Pope Francis changes law to allow Vatican City court to judge cardinals, bishops
The pope has amended part of a law issued last year regulating the Vatican City’s judicial system. Read more
Pope Francis appoints new bishop of President Biden’s home diocese
Msgr. William Koenig succeeds Bishop William Francis Malooly, who has led the diocese since 2008. Read more
Pope Francis praises Venezuela’s ‘doctor of the poor’ ahead of beatification
Pope Francis sent a video message marking the beatification of José Gregorio Hernández. Read more
Vatican accused of investing in companies making ‘morning-after pill’
An Italian investigative news program claimed that the Vatican’s treasury invested millions in pharmaceutical companies. Read more
Pope Francis: St. Catherine of Siena is a gift to the Church and humanity
The pope has sent a telegram marking the 560th anniversary of the saint’s canonization. Read more
Pope Francis sends condolences after death of South Korean Cardinal Cheong
The cardinal sought to bring peace and unification to the Korean peninsula. Read more
In anti-corruption law, Pope Francis seeks to quash Vatican ‘envelope’ culture with ban on gifts over $50
The new regulation is part of a sweeping new anti-corruption law. Read more
Cardinal Ladaria: Pastoral care, Church law are not in conflict in marriage cases
The cardinal spoke at a study day devoted to the 2001 instruction Potestas ecclesiae. Read more
Pope Francis at the general audience: Christian meditation ‘is not a withdrawal into ourselves’
The pope reflected on what distinguishes Christian meditation from other practices popular in the Western world. Read more
Pope Francis at the Regina Coeli: Mediterranean migrant deaths are ‘moment of shame’
Migrants reportedly died despite SOS calls being issued when their inflatable boat sank off the Libyan coast. Read more
‘You will be shepherds like him’: Pope Francis ordains nine new priests in St. Peter’s Basilica
The pope urged the ordinands to seek “closeness” to God, their bishop, their fellow priests, and the People of God. Read more
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Pope Francis declares blind 14th-century lay Dominican a saint
Margaret of Castello was born blind and with a severe curvature of the spine in 1287. Read more
Pope Francis prays for people displaced by St. Vincent volcano eruptions
The volcano La Soufrière, dormant since 1979, has erupted multiple times since April 9. Read more
Pope Francis celebrates name day with poor as the Vatican’s free vaccinations continue
At the end of his visit, the pope offered everyone a piece of a giant, hollow chocolate egg. Read more
Pope Francis meets with Legionaries of Christ leader
Fr. John Connor asked the pope “for light and advice in the task that he has been entrusted with.” Read more
Pope Francis: The biggest defeat for an athlete is to not play as a team
The pope told a team of top water polo players not to “play alone.” Read more
On Earth Day, Pope Francis says the world is ‘at the limit’
The pope urged world leaders to “act with courage, operate with justice, and always tell the truth to people.” Read more
Cardinal Semeraro: Blessed Carlo Acutis was ‘an authentic apostle of the rosary’
Acutis became the first millennial to be beatified by the Catholic Church in October 2020. Read more
