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Australia’s financial crime watchdog conducts ‘detailed review’ of Vatican transfers
Australia’s financial crime watchdog said Thursday that it is conducting a “detailed review” of Vatican-linked transfers worth $1.8 billion. Read more
Pope Francis calls for peace in Central African Republic after disputed election
Pope Francis called Wednesday for peace in the Central African Republic following a disputed election. Read more
Pope Francis at Epiphany Mass: ‘If we do not worship God, we will worship idols’
As he celebrated Mass on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord Wednesday, Pope Francis urged Catholics to devote... Read more
Australia’s Catholic bishops seek answers about mystery billions linked to Vatican
Australia’s Catholic bishops are considering raising questions with the country’s financial watchdog authority about whether any Catholic organizations were among... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Bearers of gratitude’ make the world a better place
Catholics can change the world by being “bearers of gratitude,” Pope Francis said at the general audience Wednesday. Read more
Bishop Rojas takes helm in San Bernardino diocese
Bishop Alberto Rojas succeeded Bishop Gerald R. Barnes Monday as the bishop of San Bernardino, California. Read more
Pope Francis issues law reorganizing Vatican finances
Pope Francis issued a new law Monday reorganizing Vatican finances following a series of scandals. Read more
Pope Francis urges all families to look to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph for ‘sure inspiration’
Pope Francis urged families across the world Sunday to look to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph for “sure inspiration.” Read more
Pope Francis to mark fifth anniversary of ‘Amoris laetitia’ with year dedicated to family
Pope Francis announced Sunday a special year dedicated to the family, marking the fifth anniversary of the publication of his... Read more
Pope Francis calls for ‘vaccines for all’ as he gives Christmas Urbi et Orbi blessing
Giving his traditional Christmas “Urbi et Orbi” blessing Friday, Pope Francis called for coronavirus vaccines to be made available to... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Consumerism has stolen Christmas’
Pope Francis advised Catholics Sunday not to waste time complaining about coronavirus restrictions, but to focus instead on helping those... Read more
Catholic archbishop: papal visit could ‘change trajectory’ of Christian presence in Iraq
Iraqi Archbishop Bashar Warda has said that Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to the country could be a turning point for... Read more
Pope Francis names new bishop for Diocese of Greensburg
Pope Francis named on Friday a new bishop of Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Read more
As Christmas nears, Catholic priest sees ‘signs of hope’ at COVID hospital in Rome
A Catholic chaplain at a COVID hospital in Rome said he has seen many reasons for hope this Advent, especially... Read more
Pope Francis: Hundreds of millions of children ‘left behind’ amid pandemic
Hundreds of millions of children have been “left behind” as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis said Wednesday. Read more
Pope Francis calls for ‘culture of care’ in 2021 World Peace Day message
Pope Francis appealed for a “culture of care” in his message for the 2021 World Day of Peace released Thursday. Read more
Mini Pope Francis featured in Vatican’s annual 100 nativity scenes display
Among the novelties of this year’s “100 Nativity Scenes at the Vatican” exhibit is the inclusion of a miniature Pope... Read more
Swiss Guards receive funding boost for barracks renovation
The Swiss government agreed last week to give $5.66 million toward the renovation of the Swiss Guard barracks at the... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Those who pray never turn their backs on the world’
People who pray for others are like God’s antennas, Pope Francis said at the general audience Wednesday. Read more
‘It doesn’t embarrass us’: Art teacher defends Vatican’s much-maligned nativity scene
A teacher at the art institute where the Vatican’s much-maligned nativity scene was made has responded to its critics. Read more
