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Pope Francis waves during the weekly general audience in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall on Dec. 28, 2022.

Pope Francis on St. Francis de Sales: He taught that ‘devotion is meant for everyone’

Dec 28, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

“I find that his flexibility and his far-sighted vision have much to say to us.” Read more

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI greets Colombian Cardinal Jorge Enrique Jiménez Carvajal at the retired pope's Vatican residence on Aug. 27, 2022.

Vatican shares prayer for Benedict XVI’s health

Dec 28, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis asked Catholics to pray for the “very ill” pope emeritus. Read more

Pope Francis at the Wednesday general audience on Dec. 28, 2022.

Pope Francis: The manger ‘is the throne of our King’

Dec 28, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

“The manger and the cross, this is the throne of Jesus,” Pope Francis said. Read more

Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk with Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Nov. 9, 2022

Vatican: Benedict XVI under medical care as health takes sudden turn

Dec 28, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis visited the 95-year-old pope emeritus after his Wednesday general audience. Read more

Pope Francis visits Benedict XVI on Aug. 27th, 2022

Pope Francis: Pray for a ‘very ill’ Benedict XVI

Dec 28, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope emeritus Benedict XVI is 95 years old. Read more

Pope Francis waves to the faithful gathered on St. Peter's Square, Dec. 26, 2022

Pope Francis, renewing his prayers for peace in Ukraine, calls on Catholics to learn from the martyrs

Dec 26, 2022

By AC Wimmer

Pope Francis on Monday called on Catholics to pray for those who have harmed them — and those persecuted —... Read more

Pope Francis delivers his Christmas "Urbi et Orbi" address on Dec. 25, 2022.

Full text: Pope Francis’ Christmas Urbi et Orbi blessing 2022

Dec 25, 2022

By Pope Francis

The following is the full text of the pope’s Christmas “Urbi et Orbi” address delivered from the central balcony overlooking... Read more

With a cane in his right hand, 86-year-old Pope Francis delivers his 10th Christmas "Urbi et Orbi" blessing on Dec. 25, 2022.

On Christmas Day, Pope Francis prays for Prince of Peace to end ‘third world war’

Dec 25, 2022

By Courtney Mares

Speaking from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica on Dec. 25, the pope offered the traditional “Urbi et Orbi”... Read more

Pope Francis prays in front of the nativity scene after Christmas Mass Dec. 24, 2022.

Full text: Pope Francis’ homily for Christmas 2022

Dec 24, 2022

By Pope Francis

Pope Francis celebrated Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica. Read more

Christmas Mass in St. Peter's Basilica Dec. 24, 2022.

Pope Francis on Christmas: The manger is a sign that God is with us and loves us

Dec 24, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

“What does this night still have to say to our lives?” Pope Francis asked. Read more

Father Marko Rupnik, SJ.

Father Rupnik ‘egocentric and violent,’ a sister from his former community alleges

Dec 22, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

The sister told CNA she did not know anything about sexual abuse or allegations of abuse, but that her experience... Read more

Fr. Frank Pavone.

What does it mean to be laicized, defrocked, or dismissed from the clerical state?

Dec 22, 2022

By CNA Staff

Father Frank Pavone was laicized Nov. 9 for “blasphemous communications on social media” and “persistent disobedience of lawful instructions of... Read more

Pope Francis speaking to the Roman Curia at the Vatican, Dec. 22, 2022

Pope Francis to Roman Curia: Be vigilant against ‘the evil that quietly lurks among us’

Dec 22, 2022

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis warned the Roman Curia on Thursday that they need to be vigilant in the face of temptation by... Read more

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Pope Francis offers five commitments as Christmas approaches

Dec 21, 2022

By CNA Staff

Pope Francis’ 2021 Angelus message for Advent is worth recalling in the closing days before Christmas this year. Read more

Pope Francis looking at images from Ukraine at the general audience, Dec. 21, 2022

Pope Francis: Let us think of the Ukrainian children without heat this Christmas

Dec 21, 2022

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis has urged Catholics not to forget the many children in Ukraine this Christmas who are suffering without electricity... Read more

The Vatican Museums.

Claims of phony Vatican art licensing ‘scheme’ draw strong denials

Dec 20, 2022

By Kevin J. Jones

An Italian publishing house involved in immersive art exhibitions has denied an American attorney’s claim that it is wrongly presenting... Read more

Fr. Marko Ivan Rupnik, S.J., with the official image of the 10th World Meeting of Families in Rome.

Report: Vatican investigator says Father Rupnik and hierarchy’s ‘complicit silence’ ruined victims’ lives

Dec 19, 2022

By CNA Staff

Bishop Daniele Libanari made the comments in a letter he wrote to Italian priests obtained by the Associated Press. Read more

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Analysis: As the year ends, where do things stand with the Vatican ‘trial of the century’?

Dec 19, 2022

By Andrea Gagliarducci

The latest round of hearings at the Vatican’s historic finance trial has revealed several twists that profoundly changed proceedings —... Read more

Pope Francis gives his Angelus address on Dec. 18, 2022

Pope Francis: St. Joseph shows us how to respond to disappointed dreams

Dec 18, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

“His courage is heroic and is exercised in silence,” Pope Francis said. Read more

Pope Francis on Nov. 30, 2022, during the weekly general audience at St. Peter's Square in The Vatican.

Pope Francis: Resignation already signed ‘in case of medical impediment’

Dec 17, 2022

By Eduardo Berdejo

In a recent interview, Pope Francis said he has signed his resignation in case his health prevents him from continuing... Read more