Archive for April 22, 2025

Attendees at the National Catholic Educational Association 2024 Convention in Pittsburgh.?w=200&h=150

By Kate Quiñones

National Catholic Educational Association to highlight artificial intelligence

More than 3,200 are set to attend the National Catholic Educational Association 2025 Convention at Orange County Convention Center in... Read more

Pope Francis meets with the United States bishops at St. Matthew's Cathedral in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 23, 2015.?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

Remembering Pope Francis’ 2015 visit to the United States

Pope Francis, who died on April 21 at the age of 88, visited the United States just once, nearly 10... Read more

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By Matthew Bunson

From sede vacante to conclave: Key terms to know at the start of a papal transition

Here are some of the key words and phrases that will be used throughout the interregnum, especially the conclave to... Read more

A panoramic view of St. Peter’s Square filled with faithful attending Easter Sunday Mass at the Vatican on April 20, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

CNA explains: What happens during the Vatican’s 9 days of mourning for the pope? 

Rooted in ancient Christian and Roman customs, the Novendiales is a period of nine consecutive days dedicated to mourning the... Read more

Pope Francis is seen at his general audience at the Vatican, Wednesday, April 16, 2014.?w=200&h=150

By Kristina Millare

Pope Francis in his own words: 12 key quotes that defined his 12-year pontificate

His words often focused on the dignity of the poor, migrants, refugees, and the elderly as well as the importance... Read more

The earth, photographed by the crew of Apollo 8 in December 1968.?w=200&h=150

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Earth Day: 10 quotes from Pope Francis on creation, care for the environment

In remembrance of Pope Francis’ message urging the faithful to protect the environment and to celebrate Earth Day, here are... Read more

The body of Pope Francis lies in state at the Vatican's Domus Sanctae Marthae chapel, surrounded by Swiss Guards, cardinals, and Vatican officials paying their respects before his transfer to St. Peter’s Basilica for public veneration on April 22, 2025. The mortal remains of Pope Francis will be transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday, April 23.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis to be buried at St. Mary Major Basilica following Saturday funeral

In accordance with his personal wishes, Pope Francis will not be buried in the Vatican grottoes but instead at the... Read more

The body of Pope Francis lies in state at the Vatican’s Domus Sanctae Marthae chapel, surrounded by Swiss Guards, cardinals, and Vatican officials paying their respects before his transfer to St. Peter’s Basilica for public veneration, Monday, April 21, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Vatican releases first photos of Pope Francis after his death

The photos show the pope dressed in red vestments and lying in a simple wooden coffin inside the chapel of... Read more

Pope Francis speaks the Easter blessing “urbi et orbi” from the central loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, April 20, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

The final hours of Pope Francis: ‘Thank you for bringing me back to the Square’ 

In the wake of his death, the Vatican released further details on Tuesday about the Pope Francis’ final hours. Read more

Cardinal William Goh speaks during an interview with EWTN News on April 19, 2024, in Singapore.?w=200&h=150

By Kristina Millare

Cardinal Goh: Pope Francis was dedicated to leading Church’s ‘new evangelization’

Cardinal William Goh said the Archdiocese of Singapore swiftly organized the Tuesday afternoon memorial Mass held in the Cathedral of... Read more

Pope Francis kisses a baby during his weekly general audience on May 10, 2023.?w=200&h=150

By Joseph Pronechen

Pope Francis’ grandfatherly advice

During his papacy, Pope Francis shared advice and bits of practical wisdom on how to get along with one another,... Read more

Pope Francis prays at the “Garden of Angels” section of the Laurentino Cemetery in Rome on All Souls’ Day, Nov. 2, 2024.?w=200&h=150

By Madalaine Elhabbal

‘Death is not the end of everything’: Vatican releases pope’s reflections on aging, dying

“We must not be afraid of old age, we must not fear embracing becoming old,” wrote Francis in the preface... Read more

A memorial for Pope Francis is set up at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral of the Coptic Catholics in Qusiya, Egypt.?w=200&h=150

By Souheil Lawand

‘Brother in humanity’: Church leaders in Middle East pay tribute to Pope Francis

Pope Francis is being remembered in the Middle East with tears, prayers, and gratitude. Read more

The Minor Basilica and Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Manila, Philippines.?w=200&h=150

By Kristina Millare

Filipino cardinals preside over requiem Masses for Pope Francis before heading to Rome

Speaking to Catholic faithful gathered inside the Manila Cathedral, Cardinal José Advíncula said Filipinos should be “filled with gratitude” for... Read more

Pope Francis greets the crowd from the popemobile on Easter Sunday morning, April 20, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

The last time the world saw Pope Francis

Pope Francis greeted the faithful around the world for the last time from St. Peter’s Basilica on the most important... Read more

Pope Francis reiterated his call for peace for Gaza and the Holy Land in his April 20, 2025, urbi et orbi message.?w=200&h=150

By Victoria Cardiel

Two days before his death, Pope Francis made final call to pastor of Gaza parish

Father Gabriel Romanelli, the pastor of Holy Family Parish in Gaza, summed up Pope Francis’ last call on Saturday night,... Read more

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By Tyler Arnold

During oral arguments, Supreme Court seems to support parental opt-outs for LGBT coursework

During oral arguments Tuesday, most of the justices on the United States Supreme Court appeared sympathetic toward parents in their... Read more

Cardinals, bishops, and priests carrying palm branches gather for the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square, April 13, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Kate Quiñones

General congregation begins: Cardinals suspend beatifications, swear to secrecy

At the first general congregation of cardinals in Rome on Tuesday, the estimated 60 cardinals in attendance chose the date... Read more