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Philippines makes history as first nation to consecrate itself to divine mercy
This is the first time in history an entire nation will be consecrated to Jesus through divine mercy. Read more
Pope John Paul II declared Divine Mercy Sunday a feast 25 years ago
On Aug. 17, 2002, St. John Paul II entrusted the world to divine mercy as he consecrated the International Shrine... Read more
FBI says judge, former Catholic Charities director sheltered illegal immigrant from arrest
A criminal complaint alleges that Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan helped hide a Mexican national who was present illegally... 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
One of the last bishops appointed by Pope Francis says he showed us ‘how to evangelize’
Bishop Bruce Lewandowski, the new head of the Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, is one of the last bishops in... Read more
Trump, Zelenskyy discuss hopes for ‘lasting peace’ amid pope’s funeral
“[It was a] good meeting. We discussed a lot one-on-one,” Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. “Hoping for results on everything... Read more
Pope Francis buried in beloved Marian basilica after coffin crosses Rome in popemobile
The pope’s burial site, at his request, is the Basilica of St. Mary Major, one of the four papal basilicas... Read more
Pope Francis and the Islamic world: A legacy of dialogue and fraternity
How did Pope Francis view Islam and Muslim peoples during his time as pope? What is the position of the... Read more
5 of the most memorable prayers of Pope Francis’ pontificate
Pope Francis’ pontificate spanned 12 years and numerous major global events that saw him delivering prayers often under extraordinary and... Read more
Funeral Mass of Pope Francis: Full text and video of homily by Cardinal Re
“The outpouring of affection that we have witnessed ... tells us how much the profound pontificate of Pope Francis touched... Read more
Pope Francis’ funeral: A global farewell to a humble shepherd
Under the bright Roman sun and amid crowds extending down the Via della Conciliazione, the funeral Mass unfolded within the... Read more
7 popes are buried at St. Mary Major; Pope Francis will soon be the eighth
Pope Francis will be buried today at Santa Maria Maggiore — who are the other popes buried there? Read more
Holy Spirit chose Pope Francis to be ‘instrument of Christ,’ Cardinal Pierre says
Pope Francis asked us “to be a Church which announces the good news of Christ,” Cardinal Christophe Pierre said on... Read more
Cardinal Dolan: Pope Francis was ‘a man of the heart’
The late Pope Francis was “a man of the heart” who preached tenderness and mercy to the global Church, New... Read more
First pilgrims begin to line up 12 hours ahead of Pope Francis’ funeral
The first of thousands of pilgrims were already lining up along the streets to catch a glimpse of the late... 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
Catholic Relief Services ordered to pay ex-employee $60,000 in LGBT discrimination suit
The dispute came down to the court’s interpretation of the “ministerial exception,” a legal doctrine that exempts religious entities from... Read more
Evening pilgrims bid farewell to Pope Francis ahead of Saturday funeral
Among the more than 250,000 people who made their way to the Vatican this week were the nocturnal pilgrims wanting... Read more
These are the heads of state and dignitaries who will attend Pope Francis’ funeral
Pope Francis’ funeral will be attended by dozens of heads of state, monarchs, foreign ministers, and other leaders from around... Read more
Longtime EWTN host Father Brian Mullady passes away
Brian Thomas Becket Mullady, OP, will be remembered for his strong media presence teaching the Catholic faith in an understandable... Read more
