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A long friendship and unforgettable hug: The day Pope Francis forgot he was pope
The face of Brother Juan of the Community of the Lamb went viral last week in a video recalling an... Read more
LIVE UPDATES: Cardinals chime in about conclave, expectations of next pope
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These are the cardinals from the U.S. and Canada participating in the conclave
Here is a list of the cardinals from the U.S. and Canada taking part in the conclave. Read more
Cardinal Woelki expects longer papal conclave than swift election of Pope Francis
“I expect it won’t go as quickly as the last conclave. But maybe I’ll be proven wrong. I would be... Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Full text: Homily of Cardinal Reina on third day of Novendiales
Here is the full text of a working translation of the homily of Cardinal Baldassare Reina on the third day... Read more
‘Discern and order’: Cardinal calls for continuation of Pope Francis’ reform path
Speaking at St. Peter’s Basilica on Monday, the 54-year-old vicar general for the Diocese of Rome described how the faithful... Read more
Kurdish family helped by Pope Francis: ‘He saved us’
Imán Nader and her family were living in a refugee camp in Cyprus when Pope Francis came to visit. Read more
