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U.S. theologians appointed to Vatican’s International Theological Commission
In addition to 12 new appointments, Pope Francis renewed the terms of 16 members. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘My intuitions, my perceptions and my spirituality’ come from Vatican II
He made the remark in a new book preface. Read more
Pope Francis to young climate activists: ‘Technical and political solutions are not enough’
The pope sent a video message to the Youth4Climate event in Milan, Italy. Read more
Pope Francis accepts Brooklyn Bishop DiMarzio’s resignation, names Columbus bishop as successor
With 1.5 million Catholics, Brooklyn is the fifth-largest U.S. diocese. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘It is Christ, with his grace, who makes us just’
At his general audience, the pope reflected on the doctrine of justification. Read more
Pope Francis highlights ‘very painful errors’ as he marks Mexico’s independence anniversary
The Mexican War of Independence ended 200 years ago. Read more
Vatican clarifies COVID-19 vaccine pass rules for employees
From Oct. 1, all visitors and personnel will be required to show proof of vaccination. Read more
President Biden expected to meet Pope Francis at end of October, sources say
It would be the U.S. president’s first official visit to the Vatican since his inauguration. Read more
Heroic Catholic priest described as a ‘guardian angel’ in WWII is beatified
Blessed Giovanni Fornasini was killed while trying to bury victims of a Nazi massacre. Read more
Who is going to be No. 2 in the Vatican City State administration?
There are signs that it could be a layman. Read more
Pope Francis mourns Brazilian cardinal who died of COVID-19 complications
Cardinal José Freire Falcão died at the age of 95. Read more
Cardinal Wilton Gregory takes possession of Immaculate Conception church in Rome
The cardinal said he was “particularly thankful” as the Immaculate Conception is Patroness of the United States. Read more
Pope Francis decries abortion and euthanasia as treating human life like ‘waste’
“Is it right to hire a hitman to solve a problem? That’s what abortion is,” the pope said. Read more
World Youth Day 2021: Pope Francis asks young people to ‘testify joyfully that Christ is alive’
This year’s World Youth Day will be celebrated in local dioceses on Nov. 21. Read more
Swiss voters back same-sex marriage
Around 64% of voters approved the measure. Read more
San Marino votes to legalize abortion
The referendum vote ended the microstate’s abortion ban. Read more
US-born Lithuanian archbishop elected president of European bishops’ council
Archbishop Gintaras Grušas succeeds Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco. Read more
Surgeon who operated on Cardinal Sarah: ‘I could feel his holiness’
Domenico Veneziano described the cardinal as “a very cultured and profound person.” Read more
Cardinal Kasper supports alternative ‘Synodal Way’ text
The influential theologian is considered to be close to Pope Francis. Read more
Pope Francis mourns Venezuelan cardinal who ‘gave his life to the service of God and the Church’
Cardinal Urosa died almost a month after being hospitalized with COVID-19. Read more
