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Pope Francis: Anglicans are ‘valued traveling companions’
The pope was speaking with members of the Anglican-Roman Catholic International Dialogue Commission (ARCIC). Read more
Pilgrims in Fatima offer prayers for peace in Ukraine
May 13 marks the 105th anniversary of the first apparition of Mary in Fatima. Read more
Cardinal Parolin hopes Zen arrest will not complicate Vatican-China dialogue
Cardinal Parolin said: ‘I would like to express my closeness to the cardinal who was freed and treated well.’ Read more
Pope Francis: Family life more tested than ever before
The pope was speaking to moral theologians. Read more
Church leaders and scholars to explore St. John Paul II’s ‘natural law legacy’
Speakers will include papal biographer George Weigel and Dutch Cardinal Willem Eijk. Read more
Charles de Foucauld: The miracle that paved the way for his canonization
It began with a 50-foot fall inside a French chapel. Read more
The Vatican and Moneyval: What’s changed?
A European anti-money-laundering watchdog Moneyval has upgraded the Vatican’s status. Read more
Vatican confirms Pope Francis will visit 3 cities in Canada in July
The pope will visit Edmonton, Quebec City, and Iqaluit on July 24-30. Read more
‘Everyone was crying’: An eyewitness recalls the attempted assassination of St John Paul II
David DePerro was 9 years old when he saw the shooting in St. Peter’s Square on May 13, 1981. Read more
‘It’s a way to keep people in fear’: Chinese Catholics react to Cardinal Zen’s arrest
The 90-year-old cardinal was arrested and bailed under Hong Kong’s national security law. Read more
PHOTOS: Pilgrims honor Mary in St. Peter’s Basilica
On Wednesdays in May, the basilica is hosting a prayer service honoring Mary. Read more
What you should know about this new Catholic saint from India
Devasahayam Pillai will be canonized in St. Peter’s Square on May 15. Read more
Catholic archdiocese in Nigeria announces death of kidnapped priest
Father Joseph Aketeh Bako was kidnapped in March. Read more
Pope Francis: Low birth rate is a ‘social emergency’
‘Italy, Europe, and the West are impoverishing their futures,’ the pope said. Read more
Hong Kong diocese ‘extremely concerned’ about ‘Cardinal Joseph Zen’s incident’
‘We have always upheld the rule of law,’ the diocese said. Read more
Pope Francis: Migrants and refugees have ‘enormous potential’ to help society
The pope made the comment in his message for World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2022. Read more
5 things to know about Cardinal Zen
The 90-year-old cardinal was arrested and released on bail on May 11. Read more
Pope Francis meets wives of Ukrainian soldiers fighting to defend Mariupol
‘You are our last hope. We hope that you can save their lives. Please don’t let them die.’ Read more
Cardinal Zen released on bail
The news emerged shortly after the Vatican said that it was concerned to hear of reports of his arrest. Read more
Vatican following news of Cardinal Zen’s arrest ‘with concern’
The Holy See said it was ‘following the development of the situation with extreme attention.’ Read more
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