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Papal Foundation announces nearly $15 million in global grants, humanitarian aid
The U.S.-based Papal Foundation announced on Friday the distribution of nearly $15 million in grants, scholarships, and charitable aid. Read more
From papal secretary to nuncio? Report of a diplomatic role for Gänswein unconfirmed
While speculation is again running rife on social media about Archbishop Georg Gänswein’s next role, neither he nor the Vatican... Read more
Pope Francis to travel to Indonesia, Singapore, East Timor, and Papua New Guinea
Pope Francis will travel to the Southeast Asian countries of Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore, the Vatican... Read more
The Catholic Church by the numbers: more Catholics but fewer vocations
While vocations to the priesthood and religious life have decreased overall, the Church shows signs of growth in some parts... Read more
New Vatican document highlights Church’s ‘ever-greater understanding of human dignity’
Dignity “belongs to the person… simply because he or she exists and is willed, created, and loved by God,” the... Read more
Woman born of surrogacy shares why she supports Pope Francis’ call for a global ban
Born via surrogacy in the United States in 1991, Olivia Maurel is now a leading campaigner for the abolition of... Read more
Pope Francis on Divine Mercy Sunday: The ‘fullness of life’ is ‘realized in Jesus’
“Every living encounter with Jesus enables us to have more life,” Pope Francis said in his reflection. Read more
Diocese of Rome shake-up: Pope Francis transfers vicar to Vatican post
The reassignment of Cardinal Angelo De Donatis is part of a major reform of the Diocese of Rome by Pope... Read more
Pope Francis: I was ‘used’ against Ratzinger in 2005 conclave, but he was ‘my candidate’
“The idea was to block the election of [Ratzinger],” Pope Francis explained. Read more
Pope Francis celebrates Easter 2024: ‘Jesus Christ is risen’
Pope Francis presided over Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday 2024 before giving the traditional urbi et orbi... Read more
In letter to Holy Land Christians, Pope Francis deplores the war, expresses closeness
“Dear brothers and sisters, allow me to tell you once more that you are not alone. We will never leave... Read more
Pope Francis to offer Mass in Venice’s St. Mark’s Square
The 87-year-old pope will travel by helicopter from Vatican City to Venice in under two hours and will land on... Read more
Pope Francis implores public broadcasters to serve the common good and combat ‘fake news’
The pope spoke of “the devious plans of those who seek to influence public opinion in an ideological manner, lying... Read more
Pope Francis changes statutes of papal basilica, emphasizing work of canons
The new regulations place emphasis on spiritual work and pastoral care and appointing a coadjutor archpriest of the West’s oldest... Read more
Five U.S. Catholic priests chosen to attend Synod on Synodality meeting at the Vatican
In a March 20 announcement, the USCCB said the five priests consist of four Latin rite priests and one Eastern... Read more
Pontifical Gregorian University announces merger with biblical, Eastern institutes
The historic Pontifical Gregorian University this week announced its official merger with the Pontifical Biblical Institute and the Pontifical Oriental... Read more
Pope Francis: God’s glory does not correspond to human success
Pope Francis said Sunday that God’s glory and our true happiness are not found in success, fame, or popularity but... Read more
Pope Francis names U.S. police professional, Colombian bishop to minor protection commission
Pope Francis on Friday made two appointments to the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. Read more
Pope Francis takes on critics in forthcoming memoir, says he won’t be resigning
Pope Francis has no plans to resign from office according to excerpts from his forthcoming memoir — though he says... Read more
PHOTOS: A timeline of Pope Francis’ 11 years as pope
Pope Francis is the 265th successor of St. Peter. Here is a timeline of key events during his papacy. Read more
