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Pope Leo XIV to diplomats: Peace and justice can be achieved by investing in the family
Pope Leo XIV told the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See on Friday that peaceful and just societies can... Read more
All the saints and Church Fathers Pope Leo XIV quoted in his first week
The Catholic Church’s first pope from the Augustinian order is already helping to educate the faithful through his deep knowledge... Read more
‘I wanted so much to come here’: Pope Leo visits Marian shrine outside of Rome
The sanctuary is run by the religious of the Order of St. Augustine and “houses an ancient image of the... Read more
Pope Leo XIV’s first Mass: ‘Jesus is the Christ’
Preaching in the Sistine Chapel on May 9 to the cardinals who elected him, the first pope born in the... Read more
U.S. bishops react to election of Pope Leo XIV, first pope from United States
Cardinals elected Leo to the supreme pontificate on Thursday afternoon, with white smoke billowing from the Sistine Chapel signaling the... Read more
Pope Leo XIV’s first words to the world: ‘Peace be with you all’
The 69-year-old new pope, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was elected the first pope from the United States on Thursday. Read more
College of Cardinals asks for prayers ahead of May 7 conclave
The appeal came as the cardinals concluded their seventh general congregation — the daily meetings leading up to the start... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis is laid to rest in Rome
Crowds of faithful lined the route to St. Mary Major as the late pontiff made his final journey to the... Read more
What to know about Pope Francis’ Saturday morning funeral
Saturday’s funeral will kick off the traditional Novendiales, nine consecutive days of mourning for the suffrage of the late pope.... Read more
Pope Francis’ coffin closed in private ceremony in St. Peter’s Basilica
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the camerlengo, presided over the rite of the closing and sealing of the coffin. Read more
Pope Francis moved to St. Peter’s Basilica for final goodbye
The rite began in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, where Francis lived for the 12 years of his... Read more
‘Death is not the end of everything’: Vatican releases pope’s reflections on aging, dying
“We must not be afraid of old age, we must not fear embracing becoming old,” wrote Francis in the preface... Read more
Pope Francis in his own words: 12 key quotes that defined his 12-year pontificate
His words often focused on the dignity of the poor, migrants, refugees, and the elderly as well as the importance... Read more
Pope Francis’ death: Vatican holds first step in papal funeral rites
Cardinal Kevin Farrell presided over the rite in the chapel of Pope Francis’ Vatican residence, the Casa Santa Marta, just... Read more
Vatican releases Pope Francis’ cause of death
The Holy See on Monday evening released the death certificate detailing the cause of death of Pope Francis, who died... Read more
World leaders mourn Pope Francis, praise his legacy
World leaders from around the globe released statements of mourning and remembrance in response to the death of Pope Francis,... Read more
‘A pope of mercy’: Priests from around the world mourn Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square
Pope Francis passed away at 7:35 a.m. local time on Easter Monday, April 21, at his residence in the Vatican’s... Read more
Pope Francis creates fundraising commission to solicit Vatican donations
The commission comes as the Vatican City State and the Roman Curia continue to face budgetary and funding challenges. Read more
Vatican: Holy days of obligation not dispensed if transferred to a Monday
The Vatican said that certain feast days are established by canon law as days of obligation. These “must be observed”... Read more
French diocese to hold ordinations after two-year halt by Vatican
Ordinations were halted by the Vatican in June 2022 following a fraternal visit to the diocese by Archbishop (now Cardinal)... Read more
