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Married couples from across Europe pray at Marian shrine in Poland
One couple traveled from Odesa in war-torn southern Ukraine. Read more
Vatican bank reports $19 million profit in 2021
The IOR’s net profit is down from $44 million in 2020. Read more
Order of Malta announces death of Fra’ Marco Luzzago after ‘sudden illness’
He had led the 1,000-year-old institution since 2020. Read more
Cardinal Farrell to lead Vatican investment oversight committee
The Irish-American cardinal will lead a committee of four finance professionals. Read more
What is the meaning of Pope Francis’ trip to L’Aquila?
The 85-year-old pope will make a brief trip to the city associated with papal resignations. Read more
Nigeria church massacre: Pope Francis mourns victims of ‘unspeakable violence’
Cardinal Parolin said that the pope was praying ‘for the conversion of those blinded by hatred and violence.’ Read more
22,000 young people pray for peace at Catholic festival in Poland
Young Ukrainians took part in the Lednica 2000 meeting on June 4. Read more
Why is everyone talking about Pope Francis’ trip to L’Aquila?
The pope will visit the central Italian city on Aug. 28. Read more
Catholic priests martyred under Ottoman Empire beatified in Lebanon
Father Leonard Melki and Father Thomas Saleh were martyred in 1915 and 1917 respectively. Read more
Why this August’s extraordinary consistory of cardinals is significant
The new Vatican constitution comes into force on June 5. Read more
Catholic charity urges world leaders to condemn Nigeria church massacre
At least 50 people were reportedly killed in the ‘Pentecost massacre’ on June 5. Read more
Vatican and local Catholic bishop respond to Pentecost Sunday church massacre in Nigeria
At least 50 people are reported to have been killed in the attack at a Catholic church in Owo, Ondo... Read more
Pope Francis: Guarding ‘dead traditions’ is dangerous for the Church’s life
The pope was speaking to participants in an international conference on education. Read more
With Cardinal Sodano’s death, an era has come to a close
At his peak, the Italian cardinal was arguably the Vatican’s most influential personality. Read more
Vatican finance trial highlights pressure to finalize London deal
Two hearings this week turned the spotlight on the purchase of a luxury London property. Read more
Pope Francis: Bring the love of Jesus’ Sacred Heart ‘to the ends of the earth’
The month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Read more
Pope Francis: Old age is a time to rediscover trust in the Lord
The pope was speaking at the general audience in St. Peter’s Square. Read more
Pope Francis names Cardinal Cupich a member of Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship
In 2021, the Chicago archbishop welcomed the publication of Traditionis custodes. Read more
Pope Francis: Do not use wheat as a ‘weapon of war’ in Ukraine
‘Please do not use wheat, a staple food, as a weapon of war,’ he urged at the general audience. Read more
The Missionaries of Mercy are growing — and their ministry is changing lives
Pope Francis established the Missionaries of Mercy in 2015. Read more
