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Pope Francis declares Korean War Army chaplain Emil Kapaun ‘venerable’
Renowned Korean War military chaplain and Kansas native Emil Joseph Kapaun was declared “venerable” by Pope Francis on Tuesday. Read more
This is Pope Francis’ message for Lent 2025
In his message for Lent 2025, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of living one’s life as a constant journey of... Read more
‘I only kneel before God’: The last words of priest killed in Myanmar
Two women who witnessed the murder of Father Donald Martin Ye Naing Win in Myanmar last week recounted how the... Read more
After 10 years of euthanasia in Canada, activists detect a shift, say much work to be done
A decade after euthanasia became legal in Canada, activists there say the political and cultural winds are shifting in favor... Read more
Federal judge blocks immigration arrests at some religious sites
A federal judge has ruled that the government will not be permitted to conduct unrestricted arrests of suspected unauthorized immigrants... Read more
Nuncio in Ukraine: ‘In such a horrible war, there’s nothing left but hope’
According to U.N. data, more than 12,600 civilians have died in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, including more than 2,400 children. Read more
Ukrainian embassy hosts Mass for peace in Rome on Russia-Ukraine war’s third anniversary
The Pan-Ukrainian Day of Prayer included a Mass for peace at St. John Lateran Basilica, presided over by Cardinal Baldassarre... Read more
Patriarch of Jerusalem discusses Holy Land at screening of film on Palestinian Christians
The film “Via Dolorosa” depicts the Christian presence in Palestine and is narrated through the eyes of Christians there, capturing... Read more
Catholic bishops, faithful worldwide pray for Pope Francis amid ongoing health struggles
Over the weekend the Vatican said the Holy Father had suffered a respiratory crisis and required a blood transfusion. Read more
U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear Illinois abortion ‘buffer zone’ case
Coalition Life, a St. Louis pro-life group, had last summer petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down the buffer... Read more
Salesians to elect new rector major to replace Cardinal Fernández Artime
Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime has had to resign in order to take up his new duties in the Vatican Curia... Read more
Daily rosary for pope’s health to begin in St. Peter’s Square
The Vatican announced Monday that cardinals will lead a nightly rosary in St. Peter’s Square for Pope Francis’ recovery, with... Read more
Can’t make it to Rome? Here are the U.S. locations where you can get a jubilee indulgence
Here’s an interactive map that shows many of the pilgrimage sites that have been designated across the U.S. for the... Read more
Analysis: Generational change in the Roman Curia and body of cardinals is coming in 2025
The Catholic Church has entered a year of sweeping changes in the Roman Curia and cardinalate both at the Vatican... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis receives get-well cards, drawings from schoolchildren in Rome
The pontiff's condition “remains critical,” the Holy See Press Office says in a statement issued Sunday evening. Read more
Pope Francis ‘alert and well oriented,’ participates in Mass at hospital
The statement also said the Holy Father “continues to be alert and well oriented” and is still receiving oxygen therapy... Read more
Locals call for prayer as 70 bodies found in Democratic Republic of Congo church after attack
Local sources contacted by Aid to the Church in Need said the killings took place between Feb. 12 and Feb.... Read more
Frank Caprio: ‘The world’s kindest judge’ faces toughest battle of his life with cancer
Judge Frank Caprio has become one of the most recognizable faces in the U.S. judicial system for his acts of... Read more
Hospitalized pope urges deacons to selfless service as thousands gather for jubilee Mass
The message, centered on selfless service and forgiveness, emphasized three fundamental aspects of diaconal ministry: “forgiveness, selfless service, and communion.” Read more
From his Rome hospital room, Pope Francis calls for peace in Ukraine
In his Angelus message delivered from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, Pope Francis expressed gratitude to medical staff and called for prayers... Read more
