Archive for April 27, 2025

Original painting of the Divine Mercy by Eugeniusz Kazimirowski in 1934; Pope John Paul II in 1996.?w=200&h=150

By Zelda Caldwell

Pope John Paul II declared Divine Mercy Sunday a feast 25 years ago

On Aug. 17, 2002, St. John Paul II entrusted the world to divine mercy as he consecrated the International Shrine... Read more

Judy Henderson spent 36 years in prison for a crime she did not commit. Now she works with Catholic Charities helping women, children, and families in need.?w=200&h=150

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Wrongfully imprisoned 36 years, Missouri woman still advocates for incarcerated mothers

Currently an administrative assistant for Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph, Judy Henderson continues to assist incarerated mothers and families... Read more

Carlo Acutis.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Carlo Acutis and the four popes

Carlo went on pilgrimage to see John Paul II, offered up his suffering from cancer for Benedict XVI, and was... Read more

Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) at the Divine Mercy Shrine in the Philippines.?w=200&h=150

By Valerie Joy Escalona

Philippines makes history as first nation to consecrate itself to divine mercy

This is the first time in history an entire nation will be consecrated to Jesus through divine mercy. Read more

Cardinal John Dew speaking during a press conference in Wellington, New Zealand?w=200&h=150

By AC Wimmer

New Zealand cardinal reflects on ‘beautiful’ Pope Francis funeral as cardinals prepare for conclave

Cardinal John Dew will become the third New Zealander to participate in a papal election. Read more

Cardinal Pietro Parolin celebrates the Mass on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27, 2025 — the second day of mourning for the late Pope Francis.?w=200&h=150

By Cardinal Pietro Parolin

Second day of mourning for Pope Francis: Full text of homily by Cardinal Parolin

“Brothers and sisters, precisely on Divine Mercy Sunday we remember our beloved Pope Francis with affection,” Cardinal Pietro Parolin said... Read more

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Parolin presides over the solemn Mass for Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27, 2025, held in St. Peter’s Square, highlighting the need for the Church to follow in Pope Francis’ footsteps as “instruments of mercy for humanity” in the world today.?w=200&h=150

By Kristina Millare

Divine Mercy Sunday: Pope Francis was an ‘instrument of mercy for humanity,’ Parolin says

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin presided over the solemn Mass for Divine Mercy Sunday held in St. Peter’s... Read more

Pope Francis greets young people gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his Wednesday general audience on April 17, 2024, at the Vatican.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis tells young people ‘learn how to listen’ in video published after death

The video, shared by the Italian weekly magazine Oggi, was made public one day after the funeral Mass of Pope... Read more

Scenes from the funeral of Pope Francis on April 26, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope’s final journey: 11 symbolic moments from Francis’ funeral procession

The six-kilometer (about 3.5-mile) funeral procession that carried Pope Francis from St. Peter’s to St. Mary Major was filled with... Read more

Archbishop J.Michael Miller, CSB.?w=200&h=150

By AC Wimmer

Vancouver archbishop calls for prayer after deadly attack claims 11 lives at Filipino festival

“Your spirit of hope shines even amid darkness,” Archbishop J. Michael Miller told Vancouver’s Filipino community following a devastating festival... Read more

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Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield, Illinois.

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In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russian President Vladimir Putin (center) speaks to journalists at the Sirius Educational Center in Sochi on May 19, 2025, after a telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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The Archdiocese of Chicago will host a celebration at Rate Field, the home of the Chicago White Sox, on June 14, 2025, to honor Pope Leo XIV.

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Pope Leo XIV speaks to participants in the Jubilee of Eastern Churches on May 14, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican.

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Pope Leo XIV meets with faith leaders on Monday, May 19, 2025, at the Vatican.

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Pope Leo XIV meets with U.S. Vice President JD Vance on May 19, 2025.

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