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Asian cardinal asks for prayers to discern what kind of pope the Church needs
“It is urgent and important that you all pray for us so that we can discern what kind of pope... Read more
Americans’ religious preferences remain mostly unchanged over the last 5 years, poll shows
In 2020, 22% of Americans identified as Catholic and in 2024 the population remained similar at 21%. The Protestant population... Read more
Cardinal who chaired Medjugorje commission offers 4 criteria for the conclave
In an article titled “Prayer for the Church of the Near Future,” Cardinal Camillo Ruini proposes four aspects of the... Read more
New Orleans Archdiocese ordered to defend bankruptcy case
Under financial pressure from abuse litigation compounded by the pandemic, the archdiocese announced in 2020 that its administrative offices were... Read more
2 cardinal electors, from Spain and Kenya, will not attend upcoming conclave
Matteo Bruni, director of the Holy See Press Office, had stated at an April 29 press briefing that two cardinal... 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
A long friendship and unforgettable hug: The day Pope Francis forgot he was pope
The face of Brother Juan of the Community of the Lamb went viral last week in a video recalling an... Read more
These are the cardinals from the U.S. and Canada participating in the conclave
Here is a list of the cardinals from the U.S. and Canada taking part in the conclave. Read more
Cardinal Woelki expects longer papal conclave than swift election of Pope Francis
“I expect it won’t go as quickly as the last conclave. But maybe I’ll be proven wrong. I would be... Read more
Full text: Homily of Cardinal Gambetti on fourth day of Novendiales
Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, OFM Conv, archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica, delivered the following homily during the fourth day of Novendiales... Read more
Evangelization needs ‘unreserved openness’ to others, cardinal says at Novendiales Mass
Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, OFM Conv, presided at the Mass on the fourth day of the Novendiales, the Church’s nine days... Read more
Meet the pilgrims from the Jubilee of People with Disabilities
Wheelchairs rolled across cobblestones and walking aids clicked on the marble floors of St. Peter’s Basilica as people with disabilities... Read more
8 gestures of austerity and love for the poor by Pope Francis
Since his time as archbishop of Buenos Aires, Pope Francis was already known for his humility, closeness to the poor,... Read more
Catholic group in Utah raises $1.5 million for refugee program after government cuts
The organization said it will no longer be forced to close the refugee program or end its support for Utah-based... Read more
Pope Francis to young people: Prepare yourselves for marriage, don’t get divorced
In an exhortation to young people published after his death, Pope Francis urged couples to prepare properly for marriage. Read more
Adopt a cardinal: How Catholics can pray for the electors of the next pope
Monsignor Roger Landry encouraged Catholics to pray for the cardinals in a video message from St. Peter’s Square on Monday. Read more
Canada elects Liberal Party prime minister; life issues fall by wayside
Canadians voted Monday to elect Liberal Party leader Mark Carney to a full term as prime minister following a tight... Read more
Cardinals hold sixth general congregation, confirm 2 electors will not be at conclave
Matteo Bruni, the director of the Holy See Press Office, said the names of the two cardinals would not be... Read more
Haiti’s first and only cardinal set to vote in upcoming conclave to elect new pope
Following the death of Pope Francis, Cardinal Chibly Langlois released a statement honoring the life and ministry of the pontiff... Read more
Trump approval rating still high among Christians, poll finds
Trump’s approval rating continues to be highest among white evangelical Protestants, while Catholics are almost split at 42%, according to... Read more
