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Food truck for the homeless arrives at the Vatican
Volunteers will distribute meals to people living on the streets around St. Peter’s Basilica Read more
Pope Francis gives personal reflection on 52 years of priesthood
He suggested the speech might be the ‘swan song’ of his priestly life. Read more
Italy’s constitutional court blocks physician-assisted suicide referendum
The Italian bishops welcomed the court’s decision. Read more
Vatican speaker says palliative care is a ‘revolutionary endeavor’
Euthanasia and assisted suicide are spreading across Europe. Read more
Pope Francis recalls late Italian cardinal’s ‘love for the ministry of reconciliation’
Cardinal Luigi De Magistris died days before his 96th birthday. Read more
Are Pope Francis’ changes to canon law true decentralization?
In practice, the pope has imposed decentralization by centralizing decisions upon himself. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Let us ask ourselves if, in our hearts, we love the Church’
At the general audience, he concluded his 12-week catechesis on St. Joseph. Read more
Pro-life bell forged in Poland and blessed by Pope Francis resounds in Ecuador
The bell is one of three known as the ‘Voice of the Unborn.’ Read more
Vatican unveils theme for 2nd World Day for Grandparents and Elderly
The World Day will be celebrated on July 24. Read more
Major archbishop urges Ukrainians to be united in face of ‘great threat’
Feb. 16 will be observed as a “day of unity” in Ukraine. Read more
Pope Francis accepts retirement of LA auxiliary bishop who served with ‘zeal, dedication, and love’
Bishop Edward William Clark oversaw the Our Lady of the Angels Pastoral Region. Read more
Pope Francis seeks ‘healthy decentralization’ with new changes to canon law
Pope Francis signed the motu proprio on the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. Read more
Polish Catholic leader asks Ukraine and Russia’s bishops to join in prayer for peace
‘Every war is madness,’ Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki said in a letter to the Catholic and Orthodox bishops. Read more
What’s behind Pope Francis’ changes to the Vatican’s doctrinal office?
The pope is restructuring the Vatican department once known as ‘La Suprema,’ or supreme curial office. Read more
Full text: EWTN’s exclusive interview with Archbishop Gänswein
Benedict XVI’s personal secretary discusses the Munich abuse report. Read more
Archbishop Gänswein tells inside story of Benedict XVI’s response to the Munich abuse report
Benedict XVI’s personal secretary said the 94-year-old was ‘doing well’ despite the recent media firestorm. Read more
Papal delegate to govern group co-founded by French Catholic mystic
The Foyers de Charité movement was founded by Marthe Robin and Father Georges Finet. Read more
Vatican: Number of Catholics worldwide rose by 16 million in 2020
The Church grew most rapidly in Asia and Africa. Read more
Pope Francis: Ask Our Lady of Lourdes to help you have an open heart
His video message marked the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. Read more
Are diplomatic relations between the Vatican and Beijing on the horizon?
Two personnel moves have prompted speculation that the Vatican is changing its diplomatic strategy. Read more
