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Celebrities who met Pope Francis share their memories of the late pontiff
Celebrities who had the opportunity to meet Pope Francis during his papacy are remembering the late pontiff. Read more
Historian urges careful examination of record of Pope Pius XII and the Holocaust
“There has been a shift of late regarding Pius XII,” historian William Doino told CNA. Read more
Opus Dei postpones adoption of new statutes
The Catholic personal prelature Opus Dei has significantly reduced the scope of its two-week general congress that began this week,... Read more
Record numbers of pilgrims flock to see the Holy Tunic of Christ near Paris
Open to the public from April 18 to May 11, the exhibit is galvanizing Catholic faithful across Europe. Read more
Pope Francis’ love for prisoners remained until the end
Prisoners always held a special place in Pope Francis’ heart, and he demonstrated his love for them throughout his pontificate. Read more
How Pope Francis spread devotion to Our Lady, Undoer of Knots
The popular devotion traces its origins to Germany, in 1612, when a priest ministered to a couple in a difficult... Read more
MAP: Remembering Pope Francis’ many apostolic journeys abroad
Pope Francis’ 47 apostolic journeys brought him to 68 countries during his pontificate — many of which included a number... Read more
Cardinals converge in Rome as second general congregation gathers 103 prelates
The second general congregation of cardinals saw attendance nearly double to 103 prelates as they finalize preparations for Pope Francis’... Read more
Federal Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias gets underway
President Donald Trump formally established the Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian bias on Feb. 6 by executive order. Read more
Grief, sorrow in endless lines to bid farewell to Pope Francis
In the endless lines of pilgrims wishing to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, feelings of grief and sadness... Read more
JD Vance on Pope Francis: ‘He was a great Christian pastor’
“A lot of people, especially in the American press, want to make the Holy Father — his entire legacy and... Read more
Americans who met Pope Francis in the United States share their reflections
Among those remembering Pope Francis in a special way this week are three Americans who shared moments with him during... Read more
Catholics bid final farewell as Pope Francis lies in state at St. Peter’s Basilica
Long lines of mourners, many waiting more than four hours under the hot Roman sun, wound around St. Peter’s Square... Read more
Handing out ice cream, visiting the poor: Charity of Pope Francis on his patron saint’s day
April 23, the patron saint’s day of Pope Francis, is a holiday at the Vatican and the pope usually celebrated... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis is brought to St. Peter’s Basilica
The rite began in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta and ended with the Holy Father’s body before the... Read more
German bishops: Blessings of same-sex couples should be done with ‘appreciation’
The German Catholic bishops have published a handout that offers guidance to pastors on blessings for couples in “irregular” situations... Read more
Diocese of Buffalo will pay $150 million in sex abuse settlement
The Diocese of Buffalo, New York, will pay out a massive $150 million sum as part of a settlement with... Read more
Massimiliano Strappetti: The last man Pope Francis saw and thanked before his death
Before being appointed Pope Francis’ personal nurse in August 2022, Massimiliano Strappetti was the nursing coordinator for the Vatican’s health... Read more
Who are the many popes not buried in the Vatican?
Various factors are at play when it comes to the decision of a burial place for a pope. Pope Francis... Read more
Los Angeles Archdiocese reports highest number of Easter converts in 10 years
“We usually see a 10% increase from the year before,” Father Juan Ochoa said. “This year, it was about 45%.... Read more
