Archive for April 29, 2025

Detail from St. Catherine of Siena from the circle of Baldassare Francheschini (17th century).?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis’ praise for St. Catherine of Siena

The late pope sent a telegram marking the 560th anniversary of the saint’s canonization in 2021 calling her “a great... Read more

A view of the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel on Oct. 29, 2014.?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

CNA explains: What is a conclave and how does it work?

The conclave to elect a new pope will begin on May 7. Here’s what you need to know about what... Read more

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he hosts the annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House on April 21, 2025, in Washington, D.C.?w=200&h=150

By Kate Quiñones

Trump approval rating still high among Christians, poll finds 

Trump’s approval rating continues to be highest among white evangelical Protestants, while Catholics are almost split at 42%, according to... Read more

Haitian Cardinal Chibly Langlois (left) and Spanish Cardinal Sebastian Aguilar arrive at the Synod Hall for the third day of the synod on the themes of family on Oct. 8, 2014, in Vatican City.?w=200&h=150

By Kristina Millare

Haiti’s first and only cardinal set to vote in upcoming conclave to elect new pope

Following the death of Pope Francis, Cardinal Chibly Langlois released a statement honoring the life and ministry of the pontiff... Read more

Cardinal Pietro Parolin (left) and other cardinals celebrate Mass on Day 3 of the Novendiales Masses for Pope Francis on April 28, 2025, in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.?w=200&h=150

By Kristina Millare

Cardinals hold sixth general congregation, confirm 2 electors will not be at conclave

Matteo Bruni, the director of the Holy See Press Office, said the names of the two cardinals would not be... Read more

Canada’s prime minister and Liberal Party leader Mark Carney applauds at a victory party in Ottawa, Ontario, on April 29, 2025. Prime Minister Mark Carney won Canada’s election on April 28, 2025, leading his Liberal Party to a new term in power.?w=200&h=150

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Canada elects Liberal Party prime minister; life issues fall by wayside

Canadians voted Monday to elect Liberal Party leader Mark Carney to a full term as prime minister following a tight... Read more

Pilgrims visit Rome for the Jubilee of People with Disabilities on Monday, April 28, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Meet the pilgrims from the Jubilee of People with Disabilities

Wheelchairs rolled across cobblestones and walking aids clicked on the marble floors of St. Peter’s Basilica as people with disabilities... Read more

Cardinals participate in Day 4 of the Novendiales Masses for Pope Francis on April 29, 2025, in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.?w=200&h=150

By Kate Quiñones

Adopt a cardinal: How Catholics can pray for the electors of the next pope

Monsignor Roger Landry encouraged Catholics to pray for the cardinals in a video message from St. Peter’s Square on Monday. Read more

Pope Francis with Missionaries of Charity in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Sept. 15, 2022.?w=200&h=150

By Diego López Marina

8 gestures of austerity and love for the poor by Pope Francis

Since his time as archbishop of Buenos Aires, Pope Francis was already known for his humility, closeness to the poor,... Read more

Pope Francis blesses a newly married couple during his general audience on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican.?w=200&h=150

By Daniel Payne

Pope Francis to young people: Prepare yourselves for marriage, don’t get divorced

In an exhortation to young people published after his death, Pope Francis urged couples to prepare properly for marriage. Read more

Refugees from Mexico.?w=200&h=150

By Tessa Gervasini

Catholic group in Utah raises $1.5 million for refugee program after government cuts

The organization said it will no longer be forced to close the refugee program or end its support for Utah-based... Read more

Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, OFM Conv, archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica, delivers the homily during the fourth day of Novendiales Masses for Pope Francis on April 29, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Cardinal Mauro Gambetti

Full text: Homily of Cardinal Gambetti on fourth day of Novendiales

Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, OFM Conv, archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica, delivered the following homily during the fourth day of Novendiales... Read more

Cardinals participate in Day 4 of the Novendiales Masses for Pope Francis on April 29, 2025, in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Evangelization needs ‘unreserved openness’ to others, cardinal says at Novendiales Mass 

Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, OFM Conv, presided at the Mass on the fourth day of the Novendiales, the Church’s nine days... Read more