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Francis, the pope who put the Church in green mode
Welcomed by some and rejected by others, Laudato Si’ emerged as one of the most important documents of Francis’ pontificate. Read more
2025 conclave to be largest in Catholic Church’s history
The unprecedented number of 133 cardinal electors surpasses all previous papal conclaves, breaking the previous record of 115 electors in... Read more
Nicene Creed champion: The life and legacy of St. Athanasius
St. Athanasius, celebrated on May 2, was a fourth-century bishop who is known as “the father of orthodoxy” for his... Read more
FULL TEXT: Cardinal Fernández’s homily on the sixth day of Novendiales
Here is the full text of the homily from Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, delivered at the sixth Novendiales Mass on... Read more
At Novendiales Mass, Cardinal Fernández recalls Pope Francis’ love of work
The prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith and a close personal friend of the late Pope... Read more
Today begins May, the month dedicated to the Virgin Mary
The Catholic Church dedicates the entire month of May to the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of God and spiritual mother... Read more
2 priests ‘elected’ as Catholic bishops in China after death of Pope Francis
Father Wu Jianlin, vicar general of Shanghai, was chosen to be the city’s new auxiliary bishop, while Father Li Jianlin... Read more
Who are the cardinals who will choose the next pope?
Here are some of the cardinals who will choose the next leader of the Catholic Church. Read more
The story behind the feast of St. Joseph the Worker
St. Joseph, the beloved spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and earthly father of Jesus, is celebrated twice by the... Read more
Cardinal on fifth day of Novendiales says pope should be servant leader
Soon, Cardinal Leonardo Sandri said, the cardinal proto deacon will announce to the Church and the world the “‘gaudium magnum’... Read more
LIVE UPDATES: Cardinals celebrate fifth Novendiales Mass, ask for prayers for conclave
Follow here for live updates of the latest news regarding the upcoming papal conclave. Read more
Asian cardinal asks for prayers to discern what kind of pope the Church needs
“It is urgent and important that you all pray for us so that we can discern what kind of pope... Read more
Cardinal who chaired Medjugorje commission offers 4 criteria for the conclave
In an article titled “Prayer for the Church of the Near Future,” Cardinal Camillo Ruini proposes four aspects of the... Read more
2 cardinal electors, from Spain and Kenya, will not attend upcoming conclave
Matteo Bruni, director of the Holy See Press Office, had stated at an April 29 press briefing that two cardinal... Read more
College of Cardinals asks for prayers ahead of May 7 conclave
The appeal came as the cardinals concluded their seventh general congregation — the daily meetings leading up to the start... Read more
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
