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Pope’s cardinal advisers debate women’s role in the Church with Amazon nun
Sister Laura Vicuña presented a report offering “a pastoral perspective” on women in the Church. Read more
Benedict XVI greets St. John Paul II’s long-time secretary on canonization anniversary
The Polish pope was canonized on April 27, 2014. Read more
Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill: Who could host their 2nd summit?
A meeting is off for now, but where could the two men eventually meet? Read more
Pope Francis tells general audience pilgrims his knee is ‘still not healing’
The 85-year-old pope canceled his engagements the day before the audience due to knee pain. Read more
Spanish Cardinal Carlos Amigo dies at age 87 after lung surgery
He was an advocate for dialogue between Christians, Muslims, and Jews. Read more
Pope Francis names new archbishop to lead 2 Catholic dioceses in Wales
Bishop Mark O’Toole will oversee the Archdiocese of Cardiff and Diocese of Menevia. Read more
Pope Francis wants Catholics to rediscover this book of the Bible
The pope praised the book’s ‘valuable teaching on the alliance of the generations.’ Read more
Pope Francis has begun a wave of new appointments at the Vatican
The new Vatican constitution will come into force in June. Read more
Pope Francis updates canon law on dismissal from religious institutes
The change follows sweeping reform of the Catholic Church’s penal sanctions. Read more
Will Archbishop Ulrich lead the Catholic archdiocese of Paris in a new direction?
Archbishop Laurent Ulrich has extensive experience of Church governance. Read more
Pope Francis cancels day’s activities due to knee pain, says Vatican
Knee pain has forced the 85-year-old pope to curtail his activities in recent weeks. Read more
Pope Francis names new Catholic archbishop of Paris
Archbishop Laurent Ulrich succeeds Archbishop Michel Aupetit, who resigned in December. Read more
Catholic priest among 4 sentenced in shooting of South Sudan bishop-elect
Father John Mathiang Machol was given a 7-year jail sentence. Read more
Pope Francis asks authorities to shed light on Sri Lanka Easter bombings
‘This will bring peace to your conscience and to the nation,’ the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis expresses joy at growth of Missionaries of Mercy
The pope commissioned the first Missionaries of Mercy in 2016. Read more
Pope Francis to Patriarch Kirill: Let’s be ‘true peacemakers’ for war-torn Ukraine
The pope sent Easter greetings to the Russian Orthodox leader. Read more
‘Extraordinary courage’: Nun intervenes to stop man stabbing Catholic priest in France
‘She snatched the knife from him while being injured on the forearm,’ said a local politician. Read more
Cardinal Parolin discusses the future of Vatican diplomacy
In the final part of an exclusive interview, the Vatican Secretary of State discusses threats to religious freedom. Read more
5 things to know about Benedict XVI
The pope emeritus was born on April 16, 1927. Read more
Vatican adapts Good Friday Way of the Cross after outcry in Ukraine
The original plan was strongly criticized by Ukrainian Catholic leaders. Read more
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