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Vatican creates commission to address coronavirus aftermath
The Vatican is creating a commission to provide local aid and tackle issues related to the fallout from the coronavirus... Read more
New director named for Vatican financial watchdog authority
The Vatican has named a new director for its internal financial watchdog. Read more
Pope Francis prays for the elderly afraid of dying alone amid pandemic
Pope Francis prayed for the elderly who are afraid of dying alone at his morning Mass on Wednesday. Read more
Brooklyn priest named bishop of Paterson, New Jersey diocese
Pope Francis Wednesday accepted the resignation of Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli, appointing Brooklyn pastor Fr. Kevin J. Sweeney to be... Read more
Peace is much more than ‘inner tranquility,’ says Pope Francis
Peace is often misunderstood today as a subjective psychological idea, Pope Francis said Wednesday, stressing that true peace is found... Read more
Pope Francis expresses concern for New Yorkers amid coronavirus
Pope Francis phoned Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York Tuesday to express his concern for the people of New York... Read more
Updated: Call claiming to be pope was 'a prank,' sister says
Sister Angel Bipendu told CNA Tuesday that the call she received on Holy Saturday claiming to be from Pope Francis... Read more
Remain faithful in uncertain times, urges Pope Francis
In uncertain times, our ultimate goal should be to remain faithful to the Lord rather than to seek our own... Read more
Pope Francis commends women caring for others under coronavirus lockdown
Pope Francis has urged Catholics to pray for women who are currently caring for children, aiding the elderly, or working... Read more
Cardinal Tagle urges leaders to ensure healthcare for all in coronavirus crisis
In his Easter message, the president of Caritas Internationalis called on governments to ensure access to healthcare and social protections... Read more
The coronavirus crisis forces us to choose between life and love of money, says pope
We face a fundamental choice as we seek to resolve the coronavirus crisis, Pope Francis said during his morning Mass... Read more
Pope proposes considering a 'universal basic wage'
In an Easter letter to members of popular movements and organizations, Pope Francis suggested that the coronavirus crisis may be... Read more
Full text: Pope Francis' Easter Urbi et Orbi Message 2020
Here is the full text of Pope Francis' Urbi et Orbi message, delivered April 12 at the Basilica of St.... Read more
Pope Francis’ Easter blessing: May Christ dispel the darkness of our suffering humanity
In his Easter blessing, Pope Francis called on humanity to unite in solidarity and look to the risen Christ for... Read more
Full text: Pope Francis’ homily at the Easter Vigil
The full prepared text of the Easter Vigil homily of Pope Francis, delivered April 11 at St. Peter's Basilica. Read more
Be messengers of life amid death, says Pope Francis at Easter Vigil
Pope Francis urged Christians to be “messengers of life in a time of death” as he celebrated the Easter Vigil... Read more
Andrea Bocelli will livestream Easter concert from Milan cathedral
Famed Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli will livestream on Easter Sunday a solo concert from the Santa Maria Nascente cathedral... Read more
Beauty, drama and pinpoint silence: Easter Triduum memories from Rome
As Christians reflect on the reality of the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ during these three momentous days,... Read more
Pope welcomes Turin Shroud livestream for those ‘harshly tried by pandemic’
Pope Francis has praised the decision to livestream the exposition of the Turin Shroud on Holy Saturday amid the coronavirus... Read more
At Via Crucis, Pope Francis prays for those serving the suffering
Pope Francis prayed for those who are serving the suffering as he presided at the Stations of the Cross in... Read more
