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‘This is Francis:’ A Vatican photographer remembers phone call from the pope
Daniel Ibañez, CNA and EWTN News Vatican photographer, remembers his phone ringing on an ordinary weekday morning in December 2018. Read more
Texas bishops back ‘Yes in God’s Backyard’ bill to turn parish land into affordable homes
The Yes in God’s Backyard bill would let churches and other faith institutions build mixed‑income housing on land they already... Read more
Cardinals discuss Church’s future challenges as Sistine Chapel preparations begin
During the meeting, approximately 20 cardinals delivered addresses on “themes of particular relevance for the future of the Church,” according... Read more
Meet the 5 youngest cardinals taking part in the conclave
Among the 135 cardinals who are eligible to vote in a conclave, 15 of them are under the age of... Read more
Pope Francis’ passing leaves international soccer world in mourning
Among the tens of thousands of mourners paying their respects before the coffin of Pope Francis late last week was... Read more
May 7 papal conclave date finalized as cardinals prepare for election
The Vatican announced Monday that the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor will begin on May 7, as the Church... Read more
CNA explains: What is the St. Malachy prophecy, and why are people talking about it?
The recent death of Pope Francis on April 21 has reignited interest in the centuries-old “Prophecy of the Popes,” also... Read more
Vancouver archbishop calls for prayer after deadly attack claims 11 lives at Filipino festival
“Your spirit of hope shines even amid darkness,” Archbishop J. Michael Miller told Vancouver’s Filipino community following a devastating festival... Read more
Pope Francis tells young people ‘learn how to listen’ in video published after death
The video, shared by the Italian weekly magazine Oggi, was made public one day after the funeral Mass of Pope... Read more
Divine Mercy Sunday: Pope Francis was an ‘instrument of mercy for humanity,’ Parolin says
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin presided over the solemn Mass for Divine Mercy Sunday held in St. Peter’s... Read more
Wrongfully imprisoned 36 years, Missouri woman still advocates for incarcerated mothers
Currently an administrative assistant for Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph, Judy Henderson continues to assist incarerated mothers and families... Read more
Carlo Acutis and the four popes
Carlo went on pilgrimage to see John Paul II, offered up his suffering from cancer for Benedict XVI, and was... Read more
Second day of mourning for Pope Francis: Full text of homily by Cardinal Parolin
“Brothers and sisters, precisely on Divine Mercy Sunday we remember our beloved Pope Francis with affection,” Cardinal Pietro Parolin said... Read more
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
