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Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on June 28, 2023.

Pope Francis condemns Quran burning in interview with UAE newspaper

Jul 3, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

The United Arab Emirates newspaper said it was Pope Francis’ first interview granted to an Arabic news outlet. Read more

Pope Francis blesses the crowds in St. Peter's Square after praying the Angelus on July 2, 2023.

Pope Francis: Do you ‘live as a witness of Jesus?’

Jul 2, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis spoke to an estimated 15,000 people about “the gift of the prophetic mission” during his weekly Angelus address. Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on June 28, 2023.

FULL TEXT: Pope Francis’ letter to new doctrine chief Archbishop Fernández

Jul 1, 2023

By Pope Francis

The letter issued July 1 outlines the pope’s vision for the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith. Read more

Archbishop Victor Manuel Fernandez.

Pope Francis appoints Argentine Archbishop Fernández as head of doctrine dicastery

Jul 1, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

Archbishop Víctor Manuel Fernández is a well-known theologian, writer, and papal adviser. Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass on the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, June 29, 2023.

Newest American archbishop receives pallium in special Mass at Vatican

Jun 29, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

Archbishop George Leo Thomas of the newly created Archdiocese of Las Vegas formally received the pallium from Pope Francis on... Read more

Pope Francis gives his Angelus address June 29, 2023.

Pope Francis reflects on St. Peter as ‘rock,’ ‘stone,’ and ‘pebble’ on June 29 solemnity

Jun 29, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

In his Angelus address on the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, the Holy Father reflected on the different meanings... Read more

Bishop George Leo Thomas.

Meet the U.S.’s newest archbishop and leader of the Church in Las Vegas

Jun 28, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

Archbishop George Leo Thomas will receive the pallium from the pope at a Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on Thursday,... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on June 28, 2023.

Pope Francis: St. Mary MacKillop evangelized through Catholic education

Jun 28, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

Commenting on the late June weather, Francis asked pilgrims at the start of the event “to be a little patient... Read more

Pope Francis meets with the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors in an audience May 5, 2023.

Vatican’s child protection commission invites public feedback on safeguarding principles

Jun 27, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

The online survey is available in four languages and responses will be used to formulate an updated Universal Guidelines Framework... Read more

Cardinal Matteo Maria Zuppi, archbishop of Bologna, during a consistory Oct. 5, 2019.

Cardinal Zuppi to go to Moscow this week as Pope Francis’ peace envoy

Jun 27, 2023

By Courtney Mares

Zuppi will arrive in Russia’s capital less than one week after a paramilitary organization known as the Wagner Group rebelled... Read more

Bishop Richard Stika of Knoxville

Pope Francis accepts resignation of Knoxville Bishop Rick Stika

Jun 27, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

Stika, 65, was investigated by the Vatican for mismanagement of his diocese. He has also been accused of protecting a... Read more

Procession for the feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help passes in front of Rome’s Basilica of St. Mary Major.

PHOTOS: Procession in Rome honors Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Jun 27, 2023

By Courtney Mares

Led by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, a procession through the streets of Rome took place this past Sunday beginning at... Read more

Bishop Christopher J. Coyne of Burlington, VT. Courtesy photograph.

Pope Francis names Bishop Coyne as new coadjutor archbishop of Hartford

Jun 26, 2023

By Courtney Mares

As coadjutor, Bishop Christopher Coyne will assist Archbishop Leonard Blair in the administration of the Hartford Archdiocese and succeed him... Read more

Pope Francis waves to the crowd in St. Peter's Square during his Angelus address on June 25, 2023.

Pope Francis: Do not be afraid to suffer criticism or economic loss to be faithful to the Gospel

Jun 25, 2023

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis has urged Christians today not to fear persecution for being faithful to what the Church teaches. Read more

Archbishop-elect Luc Terlinden speaks at a press conference to present the new archbishop for Mechelen-Brussels, Thursday, June 22, 2023.

Meet the archbishop-elect of Brussels, the capital of the European Union

Jun 23, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

Father Luc Terlinden, 54, has been named the archbishop of Mechelen-Brussels, considered the most important position in the Church in... Read more

Pope Francis addressed approximately 200 prominent artists and other creative people from more than 30 countries in the Sistine Chapel on June 23, 2023.

Pope Francis addresses artists, including creator of blasphemous crucifix photo

Jun 23, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis addressed approximately 200 prominent artists and other creative people from more than 30 countries in the Sistine Chapel... Read more

Pope Francis prays in front of a crucifix during his general audience on Oct. 26, 2022.

Pope Francis sends heartfelt message to 17-year-old girl suffering from serious illness

Jun 23, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

“Edna, I received your letter; thank you! Thank you for your tenderness and thank you for the peace in your... Read more

Pope Francis registers for World Youth Day 2023 at the end of his Angelus address on Oct. 23, 2022.

Pope Francis says poor health won’t keep him away from World Youth Day 2023

Jun 22, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

In a new video, Pope Francis held up a gray, WYD-branded backpack and said, “I’m ready! I already have everything... Read more

Papal envoy Cardinal Konrad Krajewski prays at a mass grave in Ukraine on Good Friday, April 15, 2022.

Pope Francis is sending Cardinal Krajewski to Ukraine on a humanitarian mission

Jun 22, 2023

By Courtney Mares

This will be the cardinal’s sixth visit back to Ukraine, this time to bring aid to Kherson amid floods. Read more

Mother Mary Lange.

Mother Mary Lange, founder of first African American religious congregation, declared venerable

Jun 22, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

Mother Mary Lange founded the Oblate Sisters of Providence more than three decades before the Civil War. Read more