Archive for April 23, 2025
CNA explains: ‘Sede vacante’ and ‘interregnum’ — what do they mean?
A highly regulated process has now begun that will see Pope Francis’ earthly body laid to rest and a conclave... Read more
Los Angeles Archdiocese reports highest number of Easter converts in 10 years
“We usually see a 10% increase from the year before,” Father Juan Ochoa said. “This year, it was about 45%.... Read more
Who are the many popes not buried in the Vatican?
Various factors are at play when it comes to the decision of a burial place for a pope. Pope Francis... Read more
Pope Francis moved to St. Peter’s Basilica for final goodbye
The rite began in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, where Francis lived for the 12 years of his... Read more
Massimiliano Strappetti: The last man Pope Francis saw and thanked before his death
Before being appointed Pope Francis’ personal nurse in August 2022, Massimiliano Strappetti was the nursing coordinator for the Vatican’s health... Read more
Diocese of Buffalo will pay $150 million in sex abuse settlement
The Diocese of Buffalo, New York, will pay out a massive $150 million sum as part of a settlement with... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis is brought to St. Peter’s Basilica
The rite began in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta and ended with the Holy Father’s body before the... Read more
German bishops: Blessings of same-sex couples should be done with ‘appreciation’
The German Catholic bishops have published a handout that offers guidance to pastors on blessings for couples in “irregular” situations... Read more
Handing out ice cream, visiting the poor: Charity of Pope Francis on his patron saint’s day
April 23, the patron saint’s day of Pope Francis, is a holiday at the Vatican and the pope usually celebrated... Read more
Catholics bid final farewell as Pope Francis lies in state at St. Peter’s Basilica
Long lines of mourners, many waiting more than four hours under the hot Roman sun, wound around St. Peter’s Square... Read more
Americans who met Pope Francis in the United States share their reflections
Among those remembering Pope Francis in a special way this week are three Americans who shared moments with him during... Read more
Grief, sorrow in endless lines to bid farewell to Pope Francis
In the endless lines of pilgrims wishing to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, feelings of grief and sadness... Read more
JD Vance on Pope Francis: ‘He was a great Christian pastor’
“A lot of people, especially in the American press, want to make the Holy Father — his entire legacy and... Read more
Federal Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias gets underway
President Donald Trump formally established the Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian bias on Feb. 6 by executive order. Read more
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