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Catholic sports group immerses athletes in richness of faith
In light of recent events at the Vatican honoring the bond of sports and faith, one catholic organization revealed their... Read more
Sinners are closest to the heart of God, Pope reflects
In his daily Mass homily Pope Francis stressed that Jesus came to save sinners, emphasizing also the importance of knowing... Read more
Vatican event brings sports 'into the heart' of the Church
The Vatican's Pontifical Council for Culture held a conference on “believers in the world of sports” this week to discuss... Read more
Vatican event lauds 'tenacious' women in modern society
Just down the road from St. Peter's Basilica, a crowd of almost 200 packed into an audience hall to hear... Read more
New US ambassador to Vatican takes the helm in Rome
The recently appointed American ambassador to the Holy See presented his credentials to Pope Francis in a meeting earlier this... Read more
After 30 years of growth, Vatican's CTV looks to the future
During the anniversary celebrations of the Vatican's CTV network, leaders within the organization expressed great hopes for the future, and... Read more
Vatican's CTV marks 30 years of service to the Church
The Vatican's leading television network commemorated the 30th anniversary of their foundation by hosting a symposium in Rome in which... Read more
Franciscan reform seen in Papal Charities office appointment
Pope Francis' Oct. 12 appointment of Monsignor Diego Ravelli as office chief of the Office of Papal Charities rounds out... Read more
Gossip helps devil undermine Church, Pope says
Pope Francis celebrated Mass for the Vatican police force today, exhorting them to fight in the war against evil by... Read more
Rediscover beauty in communication, Pope tells experts
Pope Francis spoke to Church officials and social communications experts from around the world, encouraging them to focus on leading... Read more
American among wave of papal appointments, confirmations
Pope Francis made several key decisions in establishing his Curia today, appointing new officials and confirming others in their positions... Read more
Pope Francis names Italian archbishop to top Vatican post
Pope Francis made a key appointment at the Vatican today, naming 58-year-old Italian Archbishop Pietro Parolin as his new Secretary... Read more
French teens aim to learn extreme poverty during Rome trip
A group of French teenagers arrived in Rome this month without money or possessions in the hopes of learning how... Read more
Pope spending vacation season visiting, planning
This summer the Vatican is finding out what it’s like to have a Pope in residence during the hottest weeks... Read more
Ken Hackett approved as America's next Vatican ambassador
After a vacancy of nearly one year, the U.S. Senate approved the former head of Catholic Relief Services, Ken Hackett,... Read more
Despite reports, Vatican organizer says Rio went as planned
Although the media focused on some of the moments when the Pope’s security team appeared overwhelmed during the World Youth... Read more
Franciscans of the Immaculate decree worries traditionalists
The Vatican Congregation for Religious, with the approval of Pope Francis, has appointed a commissioner to oversee the Franciscan Friars... Read more
President Obama chooses CRS president as Vatican ambassador
President Barack Obama has nominated Ken Hackett, the former head of Catholic Relief Services, as the next U.S. Ambassador to... Read more
Defending life in politics part of New Evangelization, Cardinal Burke states
Participating in the political process in favor of human life is a part of the New Evangelization, Cardinal Raymond L.... Read more
Vatican expected SNAP case against Benedict XVI to fail
The Vatican is not at all surprised the International Criminal Court rejected a request by an abuse victims’ advocacy group... Read more
