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Italian Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu (right) waits prior to the start of a consistory during which 20 new cardinals are to be created by the Pope, on Aug. 27, 2022 at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. (

Cardinal Becciu claims conclave vote despite loss of privileges

Apr 25, 2025

By AC Wimmer

The former deputy Vatican secretary of state told Italian media as he left his native Sardinia for Rome on April... Read more

Jesuit Superior General Father Arturo Sosa, SJ, center, speaks about Pope Francis at a press conference at the Jesuit general curia in Rome on April 24, 2025.

Jesuit superior Father Sosa: Pope Francis did not seek popularity

Apr 24, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

Father Arturo Sosa, SJ, superior general of the Society of Jesus, reflected on the first Jesuit pope in a press... Read more

Catholic Charities USA sign at its headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia.

Catholic Charities USA to launch nationwide traveling exhibit on Christian service

Apr 24, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

The exhibit, titled “People of Hope: Faith-Filled Stories of Neighbors Helping Neighbors,” will tour the U.S. for two and a... Read more

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Professor fired for warning about child ‘gender transitions’ gets $1.6 million settlement

Apr 24, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

“Children deserve better than life-altering procedures that mutilate their bodies and destroy their ability to lead fulfilling lives,” psychologist Allan... Read more

Bishop Joseph Guo Jincai (left) and Bishop Yang Xiaoting (right) at Opening of the XV Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops.

China largely silent on Pope Francis’ death amid global tributes

Apr 24, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

According to reports, Chinese officials are not permitted to express themselves publicly on Pope Francis’ death due the Chinese Communist... Read more

Pope Francis meets with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill in Havana, Cuba. on Feb. 12, 2016.

Top ecumenical initiatives of Pope Francis: a retrospective  

Apr 24, 2025

By Martin Bürger

Like all popes since the Second Vatican Council, Pope Francis made a point of reaching out to non-Catholics, building bridges... Read more

Cardinals process past Pope Francis’ body in St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

Here are the cardinals offering Masses for the 9 days of mourning for Pope Francis

Apr 24, 2025

By Courtney Mares

In keeping with ancient custom, each day of the Novendiales includes a requiem Mass following the Ordo Exsequiarum Romani Pontificis. Read more

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Canadian bishops: Protect life, freedom, and vulnerable in upcoming election

Apr 24, 2025

By The B.C. Catholic

Ahead of Canada’s election on Monday, April 28, Canadian bishops issued a statement calling Catholic voters to defend life, freedom,... Read more

“The Chosen” actor Jonathan Roumie meets Pope Francis at the Vatican on Aug. 11, 2021.

Celebrities who met Pope Francis share their memories of the late pontiff

Apr 24, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Celebrities who had the opportunity to meet Pope Francis during his papacy are remembering the late pontiff. Read more

Pope Pius XII.

Historian urges careful examination of record of Pope Pius XII and the Holocaust

Apr 24, 2025

By Martin Barillas

“There has been a shift of late regarding Pius XII,” historian William Doino told CNA. Read more

Monsignor  Fernando Ocáriz, prelate of Opus Dei, in Rome.

Opus Dei postpones adoption of new statutes

Apr 24, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

The Catholic personal prelature Opus Dei has significantly reduced the scope of its two-week general congress that began this week,... Read more

The Holy Tunic of Christ on display in Argenteuil, France, in 2016.

Record numbers of pilgrims flock to see the Holy Tunic of Christ near Paris 

Apr 24, 2025

By Solène Tadié

Open to the public from April 18 to May 11, the exhibit is galvanizing Catholic faithful across Europe. Read more

Pope Francis meets with inmates in a surprise visit to the Regina Coeli prison on Holy Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Rome.

Pope Francis’ love for prisoners remained until the end

Apr 24, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Prisoners always held a special place in Pope Francis’ heart, and he demonstrated his love for them throughout his pontificate. Read more

Pope Francis speaks at the at the Grotto of Lourdes in the Vatican Gardens on May 31, 2021, against the backdrop of an image of Our Lady, Undoer (or Untier) of Knots.

How Pope Francis spread devotion to Our Lady, Undoer of Knots

Apr 24, 2025

By Tina Dennelly

The popular devotion traces its origins to Germany, in 1612, when a priest ministered to a couple in a difficult... Read more

Pope Francis is welcomed to APEC Haus in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, on Sept. 7, 2024

MAP: Remembering Pope Francis’ many apostolic journeys abroad

Apr 24, 2025

By Jonah McKeown

Pope Francis’ 47 apostolic journeys brought him to 68 countries during his pontificate — many of which included a number... Read more

Cardinals in Rome.

Cardinals converge in Rome as second general congregation gathers 103 prelates

Apr 24, 2025

By Martin Bürger

The second general congregation of cardinals saw attendance nearly double to 103 prelates as they finalize preparations for Pope Francis’... Read more

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks on the U.S. opioid crisis at the Rx and Illicit Drug Summit in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 23, 2025.

Federal Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias gets underway

Apr 23, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

President Donald Trump formally established the Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian bias on Feb. 6 by executive order. Read more

Pilgrims line up inside the St. Peter’s Basilica to see Pope Francis lying in state.

Grief, sorrow in endless lines to bid farewell to Pope Francis

Apr 23, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

In the endless lines of pilgrims wishing to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, feelings of grief and sadness... Read more

U.S. Vice-President JD Vance meets Pope Francis on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the Vatican

JD Vance on Pope Francis: ‘He was a great Christian pastor’

Apr 23, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

“A lot of people, especially in the American press, want to make the Holy Father — his entire legacy and... Read more

Stephanie Gabaud receives a blessing from Pope Francis at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City on Sept. 24, 2015.

Americans who met Pope Francis in the United States share their reflections

Apr 23, 2025

By Joe Bukuras, Tessa Gervasini

Among those remembering Pope Francis in a special way this week are three Americans who shared moments with him during... Read more