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Pope Francis appoints first-ever woman to head Vatican dicastery
Sister Simona Brambilla will lead the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life together with Cardinal... Read more
Pope Francis names Cardinal Robert McElroy to lead Washington, D.C., Archdiocese
The 70-year-old cardinal succeeds Cardinal Wilton Gregory in leading the influential archdiocese that serves the U.S. capital. Read more
American cardinal opens final jubilee Holy Door in Rome
Pilgrims who visit Rome during the jubilee, a holy year celebrated every 25 years, will have the opportunity to receive... Read more
Pope Francis: Bring hope with a ‘yes to life’ in jubilee year
“Let us not be afraid to throw open bright windows of closeness to those who are suffering, of forgiveness, of... Read more
Bullying in schools ‘prepares for war, not peace,’ Pope Francis tells Catholic educators
The pontiff repeatedly emphasized his message against bullying, having participants pledge “No bullying!” during the audience. Read more
Pope Francis to teaching sisters: Leave ‘vinegar faces’ behind, embrace joy
“Many times in my life I have encountered nuns with a vinegar face, and this is not friendly, this is... Read more
Pope Francis encourages blind young people to be pilgrims of hope
Pope Francis encouraged those present to be “people on the journey” who always have the desire to continue, “always with... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of January
“All children and youth have the right to go to school, regardless of their immigration status,” the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis ‘deeply saddened’ by New Orleans attack, offers prayers
The pope sent a condolence message to New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond on Jan. 2 offering prayers for the souls... Read more
How can the Jubilee of Hope strengthen your faith? Here’s what you need to know
Why is the jubilee such an important event for Catholics? The answer is simple: It offers an extraordinary opportunity to... Read more
PHOTOS: Holy Door opens at Rome’s Marian marvel as new cardinal highlights hope at St. Mary Major
The distinctive dong of an ancient bell accompanied the opening of the Holy Door at Rome’s Basilica of St. Mary... Read more
Vatican sets funeral for Cardinal Amato as Pope Francis praises ‘faithful servant’
Pope Francis praised the late cardinal’s “priestly spirit” and theological preparation, highlighting his decades of service. Read more
In New Year’s Angelus, pope ties debt forgiveness to peace
In his first Angelus address of 2025, Pope Francis called for debt relief for the world’s poorest nations and renewed... Read more
Pope Francis preaches peace, protection of life in New Year’s homily
“Protecting life, caring for wounded life, restoring dignity to the life of every ‘born of woman’ is the fundamental basis... Read more
Pope Francis: Last day of 2024 a time to reflect on the ‘universal vocation’ of Rome
Pope Francis celebrated first vespers for the vigil of the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, in St. Peter’s Basilica... Read more
Pope Francis appoints new bishop for Philippines’ Tarlac Diocese
Bishop Roberto Calara Mallari, 61, will succeed the late Bishop Enrique Macaraeg to become the fourth bishop of the Tarlac ... Read more
Cardinal Koch remembers Benedict XVI and his legacy on second anniversary of death
Cardinal Kurt Koch highlighted the late pontiff’s dedication to helping people rediscover access to God. Read more
Here are Pope Francis’ prayer intentions for 2025
The pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network has released the Holy Father’s list of prayer intentions for the year 2025. Read more
13 Catholic missionaries and pastoral workers reportedly killed worldwide in 2024
The Vatican’s missionary agency documented that five pastoral workers were killed in Africa, five in America, and two priests died... Read more
Lateran Holy Door opens as Rome’s jubilee journey continues
Cardinal Baldassare Reina, Pope Francis’ vicar for the Diocese of Rome, described the event as “a gesture that renews our... Read more
