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Pope Francis meets with U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday, June 14, 2024, after a session at the G7 summit, which is being held June 13–15 in the southern Italian region of Puglia.

President Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction

Jan 11, 2025

“Pope Francis is unlike any who came before,” a White House statement said. “Above all, he is the People’s Pope — a light of faith, hope, and love.”

Pope Francis delivers his Angelus address via a video livestream from his Casa Santa Marta residence within the Vatican due to a cold on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024.

Pope Francis makes surprise stop at foundation supporting global charitable projects

Jan 11, 2025

Founded on principles of solidarity and subsidiarity, Fondazione Roma is a cornerstone of Italy’s philanthropic landscape.

Servant of God Enrique Shaw.

Argentine businessman Enrique Shaw moves closer to beatification

Jan 11, 2025

The cause for canonization of Argentine businessman Enrique Shaw took another step forward as the alleged miracle attributed to his intercession passed the medical stage.

From left to right: Ivan, Olga, Julia, and Violetta Petrosyan.

Story of Armenian family’s journey to freedom, faith during genocide is focus of new film

Jan 11, 2025

“Between Borders” depicts the real-life events one family endured while fleeing their home in Baku, Azerbaijan, during the massacre that took place in the 1980s.

Pope Francis greets pilgrims from his wheelchair during the Saturday jubilee audience in the Vatican’s audience hall, Jan. 11, 2025.

Pope Francis welcomes jubilee pilgrims: ‘Begin again with hope’

Jan 11, 2025

The virtue of hope holds a divine strength: In his first Saturday Jubilee 2025 audience, Pope Francis reflected on hope through the lens of St. John the Baptist.

Pope Francis prays during Mass on the solemnity of the Epiphany on Jan. 6, 2025, in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.

Pope Francis sends prayers, condolences as Los Angeles battles wildfires

Jan 11, 2025

As wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles neighborhoods, Pope Francis expressed his spiritual closeness to those affected by the tragedy.

A new tour of the Vatican Gardens at the pope’s summer palace in Castel Gandolfo is opening in spring 2025 for jubilee pilgrims who wish to escape the crowds in Rome for a day and immerse themselves in the natural beauty of God’s creation.

PHOTOS: New Jubilee tour of Vatican Gardens at Castel Gandolfo highlights beauty of creation

Jan 11, 2025

A new tour for Jubilee 2025 of the Vatican Gardens at the pope’s summer palace in Castel Gandolfo aims to bring Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’ to life.

A depiction of the Baptism of the Lord is prominently placed in the new Church of the Baptism in Jordan during the church’s inauguration on Jan. 10, 2025.

New church in Jordan reflects national desire for closer ties with Christendom

Jan 10, 2025

The church’s inauguration also reflected the Hashemite kingdom’s determination to establish itself as an essential stop-off point for pilgrims to the Holy Land.

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Immigrants at Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley humanitarian respite center in McAllen, Texas.

Catholic bishops issue immigration reform guidance: Safeguard communities in humane way

Jan 10, 2025

The USCCB guidelines discourage the use of military personnel, resources, and tactics to carry out deportations.

Archbishop José Gomez delivers the homily at a special Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels amid burning fires in Los Angeles on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.

Los Angeles archbishop: Catholics called to be God’s ‘instruments’ during deadly wildfires

Jan 10, 2025

The prelate delivered the remarks as a homily at a special Mass celebrated at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown Los Angeles.

Tess Livingstone, author of “George Cardinal Pell: Pax Invictis” (“Peace to the Unconquered”).

‘He was a builder’: Cardinal George Pell remembered by biographer 2 years after death

Jan 10, 2025

“He had a reformist mindset... Pell would look around and think, well, what is to be done? What can we do?” Tess Livingstone told CNA in an interview.

The 52nd annual March for Life will have as its theme “Every Life: Why We March.”

2025 March for Life speakers include Gov. Ron DeSantis, Rep. Chris Smith, Lila Rose

Jan 10, 2025

The list includes Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Rep. Chris Smith from New Jersey, and Live Action President Lila Rose.

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