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Pope Francis reads Ukrainian student’s moving testimony of faith at general audience
“Through this pain, I am learning greater love. Pain is not only a road to anger and despair; if based... Read more
Pope Francis: The poor ‘continue to wait’ for the Church, governments to take action
During his homily and Angelus address, the Holy Father repeated his plea for Catholics to show their closeness to the... Read more
Pope Francis moves part of Vatican library and archive to Rome seminary
The pope declared that part of the archives and library be moved to a building on extraterritorial Vatican property at... Read more
Vatican prohibits Traditional Latin Mass in Bishop Strickland’s former cathedral
The move was announced in a letter to parishioners of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tyler, which has... Read more
Pope Francis: Self-sacrifice, humble service are key to good leadership
During his Angelus address Sunday, Pope Francis asked his listeners to consider the qualities necessary for good leadership. Read more
Pope Francis appoints new bishop of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy in Arizona
Ukrainian-born Father Artur Bubnevych will serve as bishop of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of the Holy Protection of Mary of... Read more
Pope Francis at general audience urges people to pray for Spain flood victims
“I wished to greet the Virgen de los Desamparados,” the pope told the crowds of pilgrims at the Vatican after... Read more
Pope Francis includes Naples, Italy, archbishop among new cardinals
During his tenure in Naples, Italy, the archbishop has spoken out strongly against the violence of organized crime in the... Read more
Pope Francis: The heart of our faith is love
Every Sunday, Pope Francis appears at a window overlooking St. Peter’s Square to give a brief spiritual reflection before leading... Read more
Vatican: Swiss bishops mishandled sex abuse claims, but no cover-up found
In September of last year the Swiss Bishops’ Conference revealed an ongoing Vatican-ordered investigation into the reported mishandling of sex... Read more
Synod, Zen, and Sinicization: Vatican’s China deal sparks tensions
Cardinal Joseph Zen and George Weigel voice sharp critiques of the Synod on Synodality. Read more
Synod delegates urge young Catholics to learn how to listen to others in a polarized world
Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich drew attention to the upcoming Nov. 5 U.S. elections and stressed the importance of seeing the person... Read more
Why did the Synod on Synodality hold extra theological meetings in 2024?
At the forums, speakers drew heavily on the Church’s dogmatic constitution from Vatican II, Lumen Gentium, in their defenses of... Read more
Pope Francis to release ‘first memoir published by a sitting pontiff’ in January
The original plan had been to release the memoir after his death. However, the pope decided to publish in light... Read more
Catholics invited to ‘adopt’ Synod on Synodality members in prayer
The prayer campaign sends a daily email with guidance on how to pray for the “adopted” Synod on Synodality participant. Read more
Vatican shares Pope Francis’ schedule for December consistory to create cardinals
On Dec. 8, Pope Francis will preside at a Mass with the College of Cardinals in St. Peter’s Basilica. Read more
Pope Francis writes letter to new cardinals: You express the Church’s unity
Pope Francis will add 21 members to the College of Cardinals at a consistory at the Vatican in December. Read more
Synod debates on bishops, laypeople opened to public at theology forums
Speakers claimed an important part of synodality is implementing the proper understanding of a bishop’s authority in his diocese. Read more
Non-Catholic delegates put Christian unity in focus at Synod on Synodality
According to Cardinal Kurt Koch, the imperative for all Christian churches to journey, pray, and cooperate is Jesus’ own priestly... Read more
Pope Francis’ Brazilian pick for cardinal urges openness to ordaining married priests in region
Archbishop Jaime Spengler again indicated he is open to ordaining married men, so-called “viri probati,” to serve as priests —... Read more
