Articles by AC Wimmer
Pope Francis makes prayerful visit to Marian basilica before Holy Week
Apr 12, 2025 / 09:20 amThe pontiff’s participation in upcoming Easter ceremonies remains uncertain as he gradually returns to public activities.
Pope Francis calls on university students to proclaim Christ’s Gospel
Apr 12, 2025 / 05:34 amPope Francis encouraged university students in a message to participants of the International UNIV Congress 2025 in Rome during Holy Week.
Australia election features rare contest between Catholic candidates
Apr 11, 2025 / 06:00 amWhen Australians head to the polls on May 3, they’ll choose between two leaders who identify as Catholic, though both maintain complicated relationships with their faith.
Vatican’s financial watchdog reports decrease in suspicious activities
Apr 9, 2025 / 09:13 amThe Supervisory and Financial Information Authority (ASIF) published its 2024 annual report showing steady improvements in the Holy See’s financial monitoring system.
The sickbed as a holy place: Pope Francis reflects on his own illness at Jubilee of Sick
Apr 6, 2025 / 07:32 amIn a moving homily read by Archbishop Rino Fisichella, the pontiff described how suffering can become “a place of encounter” with God.
Pope appoints Bishop John Sherrington as new Liverpool archbishop in England
Apr 5, 2025 / 07:36 amPope Francis has appointed Bishop John Sherrington, an auxiliary of Westminster known for his work on moral issues, as the 10th archbishop of Liverpool.
Pope’s condition shows ‘slight improvement’ as medical care continues
Apr 4, 2025 / 06:22 amPope Francis continues to show “slight improvement” in his respiratory condition as he receives ongoing medical care, according to the latest update.
Cardinal Aveline elected president of French bishops’ conference
Apr 3, 2025 / 12:00 pmThe 66-year-old cardinal from Marseille will take over leadership of the French episcopate in July as the Church continues implementing sexual abuse reforms.
Missionaries of Mercy gather in Rome as Pope Francis praises their ‘ministry of forgiveness’
Mar 29, 2025 / 10:00 amPope Francis reflected on the profound connection between mercy and hope in his message.
Pope’s recovery progresses as Vatican appoints new librarian, Polish president visits
Mar 28, 2025 / 09:40 amPope Francis continues to show gradual improvement as he recovers from bilateral pneumonia at his residence in Casa Santa Marta.
Pope Francis makes first public appearance in weeks, returns to Vatican
Mar 23, 2025 / 07:04 amThe moment marked his first public engagement in weeks.
Pope Francis to offer window blessing from Gemelli Hospital this Sunday
Mar 22, 2025 / 08:00 amVatican Media will be present to record and distribute footage of the papal appearance, which marks a promising progression in the pope’s prolonged recovery.
Pope Francis: ‘Every vocation is animated by hope’
Mar 19, 2025 / 09:25 amIn his message for the 62nd World Day of Prayer for Vocations, Pope Francis highlighted hope as essential to authentic vocational discernment.
Vatican announces plans for 2028 Church postsynodal assembly
Mar 15, 2025 / 10:15 amPope Francis has approved a three-year synodal process ending with a postsynodal ecclesial assembly in 2028, which will foster dialogue, Cardinal Mario Grech said.
Patriarch Bartholomew says 1054 church division ‘not insurmountable’ as Nicaea anniversary nears
Mar 15, 2025 / 08:00 amWhile Pope Francis previously announced plans to travel to Turkey, one possible obstacle to a universal agreement could be tensions between churches.
Praising pro-life efforts, Pope Francis addresses pilgrims from hospital
Mar 8, 2025 / 06:45 amThe 88-year-old pontiff thanked the pro-life pilgrims on their organization’s 50th anniversary, praising their concrete support for mothers experiencing difficult pregnancies.
Pope rests well, drinks coffee, and reads newspapers as pneumonia treatment progresses
Mar 3, 2025 / 06:44 amRecovery for the 88-year-old Holy Father “will certainly not be imminent,” Vatican officials cautioned, indicating a potentially extended hospital stay.
Pope thanks faithful for prayers, meets with Vatican officials at hospital
Mar 2, 2025 / 07:30 amVatican sources reported that the 88-year-old pontiff met Sunday morning with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, and Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra.
Pope’s health remains stable following respiratory crisis
Mar 1, 2025 / 13:30 pmThe pontiff received the Eucharist Saturday afternoon and dedicated time to prayer at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.
Pope’s letter to grieving mother revealed as jubilee audience is canceled
Feb 27, 2025 / 07:30 amAs Pope Francis continues his recovery from a respiratory infection, the Vatican reveals a touching letter he wrote to a mother who lost her son.