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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
Groundbreaking archive in Ohio aims to preserve the history of U.S. women religious
Sister Susan Durkin, OSU, said the Women Religious Archives Collaborative will ensure the preservation of the “tremendous stories” of sisters... 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
Trump’s first 100 days: Catholics praise important wins, but immigration tension continues
Trump won the Catholic vote by double digits last November and since then has received praise from Catholics on several... Read more
During oral arguments, Supreme Court seems open to state-funded Catholic charter school
The case could reshape school choice and religious freedom in the United States. 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
Americans’ religious preferences remain mostly unchanged over the last 5 years, poll shows
In 2020, 22% of Americans identified as Catholic and in 2024 the population remained similar at 21%. The Protestant population... 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
New Orleans Archdiocese ordered to defend bankruptcy case
Under financial pressure from abuse litigation compounded by the pandemic, the archdiocese announced in 2020 that its administrative offices were... 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
A long friendship and unforgettable hug: The day Pope Francis forgot he was pope
The face of Brother Juan of the Community of the Lamb went viral last week in a video recalling an... 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
8 gestures of austerity and love for the poor by Pope Francis
Since his time as archbishop of Buenos Aires, Pope Francis was already known for his humility, closeness to the poor,... Read more
