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Catholics race against time and obstacles to help earthquake victims in Myanmar
Rescue teams have been working against the clock in Myanmar searching for survivors under the rubble after last Friday’s 7.7-magnitude... Read more
At Vatican conference, Catholic and Jewish scholars discuss faith as foundation for ethics
The April 1–2 conference in Rome brought together Catholic and Jewish scholars from around the world to the Pontifical University... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘God does not pass by without looking for those who are lost’
In his written catechesis, the Holy Father described Jesus’ encounter with Zacchaeus as having a “special place” in his own... Read more
Pope John Paul II 20 years later: ‘He lives in hearts’
“Very early on, we, not only me, had the impression that we were dealing with a saint,” said a longtime... Read more
PHOTOS: Caravaggio 2025: Baroque master’s works on display as part of Jubilee of Hope
The “Caravaggio 2025” exhibition in Rome represents a symbolic return of Michelangelo Merisi, known as Caravaggio, to the city that... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of April
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of April is for the use of new technologies. Read more
Pope Francis says he has experienced ‘Christian joy’ amid ongoing illness, recovery
In an April 1 update about the 88-year-old pontiff’s continued recovery, the Holy See Press Office said Pope Francis’ condition... Read more
This missionary of mercy accompanied a former priest imprisoned for pedophilia
Father José Luis Quijano remains convinced that mercy is the greatest legacy Pope Francis has left within the Catholic Church. Read more
Pope Francis approves decree to advance sainthood causes of 5 people
Among those to be canonized are Blessed Peter To Rot of Papua New Guinea, Blessed Ignatius Shoukrallah Maloyan of Turkey,... Read more
Jubilee of Hope: Missionaries of Mercy priests celebrate Mass in Rome
The Mass for the Jubilee of Priests instituted as Missionaries of Mercy was celebrated on Sunday at the Basilica of... Read more
Pope Francis in Sunday Angelus: Jesus heals our wounds so we can love others
The Holy Father expressed his heartfelt thanks to all who reflect the “image of the Savior” and work as “instruments... Read more
Missionaries of Mercy gather in Rome as Pope Francis praises their ‘ministry of forgiveness’
Pope Francis reflected on the profound connection between mercy and hope in his message. Read more
Pope Francis prays for Myanmar, Thailand after deadly earthquake
Pope Francis sent his condolences to Church and civil authorities in Myanmar and Thailand after a powerful earthquake killed more... Read more
‘This is life-changing’: Missionaries of Mercy gather in Rome for Jubilee of Hope
“Being a Missionary of Mercy has given my life so much focus,” said Father Augustine Deji Dada of the Archdiocese... Read more
Archbishop credits Cardinal Pell’s intercession for miraculous survival of Arizona toddler
Archbishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney this week credited the apparently miraculous survival of an Arizona toddler to the intercession of... Read more
Pope’s recovery progresses as Vatican appoints new librarian, Polish president visits
Pope Francis continues to show gradual improvement as he recovers from bilateral pneumonia at his residence in Casa Santa Marta. Read more
Pope Francis’ pandemic prayer 5 years later: ‘Why are you afraid? Have you no faith?’
Before an empty and rain-covered St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis held Eucharistic adoration and gave an extraordinary urbi et orbi... Read more
Vatican publishes Holy Week schedule without clarifying whether Pope Francis will preside
The Vatican has published the official calendar of liturgical celebrations planned for Holy Week, but it has not clarified whether... Read more
Italian prosecutors investigate illegal sale of apparent Carlo Acutis relics online
The investigation by the Perugia Public Prosecutor’s Office was prompted by a complaint by the bishop of Assisi, the city... Read more
PHOTOS: Mother Angelica’s life, legacy celebrated in Rome’s Church of Santo Spirito in Sassia
A special memorial Mass was held for Mother Angelica, the foundress of EWTN, in Rome on Thursday to commemorate her... Read more
