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World leaders mourn Pope Francis, praise his legacy
World leaders from around the globe released statements of mourning and remembrance in response to the death of Pope Francis,... Read more
CNA explains: What happens to Pope Francis’ remains after death?
In the Ordo Exsequiarum Romani Pontificis, the process is divided into three steps, called “stations.” Read more
‘A pope of mercy’: Priests from around the world mourn Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square
Pope Francis passed away at 7:35 a.m. local time on Easter Monday, April 21, at his residence in the Vatican’s... Read more
Vatican announces changes to this week’s Jubilee of Teenagers in Rome
Despite the death of Pope Francis, a reconfigured Jubilee of Teenagers will still take place in Rome from April 25–27. Read more
Pope Francis has died. What happens next?
With the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church has entered the sede vacante period. What happens next? Read more
Pope Francis: The pope of the peripheries who shook up the Church
The first Latin American and Jesuit pope was determined to lead a more welcoming, pastoral, and merciful Church outward to... Read more
EWTN CEO Michael Warsaw: Death of Pope Francis a ‘moment of personal grief’ for Catholics
"Together with our entire EWTN Family, I mourn his passing and join the Church in prayers for the repose of... Read more
Vatican postpones Carlo Acutis canonization following Pope Francis’ death
The Vatican announced Monday that the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis has been postponed following the death of Pope Francis. Read more
BREAKING: Pope Francis dies at 88, ending historic pontificate marked by mercy and reform
Pope Francis, who led the Catholic Church for just over 12 years as its first Latin American pontiff, has died... Read more
Pope calls for peace, warns against ‘logic of fear’ in Easter message ‘urbi et orbi’
The pope’s traditional blessing, “urbi et orbi,” was read by Archbishop Diego Ravelli, but Pope Francis later toured St. Peter’s... Read more
How a stolen rosary led one young woman to the Catholic Church
Iman Hijaze was raised in a culturally Shiite Muslim household and considered herself an atheist until she picked up a... Read more
‘Run’ to seek Christ in everyday life, Pope Francis says in Easter Sunday homily
“We must look for him without ceasing,” the pope’s prepared text emphasized. “Because if he has risen from the dead,... Read more
PHOTOS: Holy Saturday Easter Vigil at St. Peter’s Basilica
The liturgy was celebrated by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re. Read more
Pope Francis in Easter Vigil homily: Christ is the ‘turning point’ in human history
“It falls to us to proclaim this Easter hope, this ‘turning point’ where darkness becomes light,” the pope wrote in... Read more
‘Government-sanctioned suicide’: Delaware governor set to sign assisted suicide bill
The measure will “[permit] a terminally ill individual who is an adult resident of Delaware to request and self-administer medication... Read more
Texas bishops hail passage of school choice bill in state Legislature
The bill would create a $1 billion Education Savings Account program, giving eligible families up to $10,000 per student to... Read more
Vance visits Vatican: U.S. vice president and Cardinal Parolin address global concerns
During Holy Saturday talks at the Vatican, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin reaffirmed their... Read more
Amid ongoing war and blockades, Holy Land Christians insist on celebrating Easter
This year’s Easter celebrations in the Holy Land are expected to unfold under a complex and emotional landscape as war... Read more
Catholic-Orthodox families prepare with joy to celebrate shared Easter date
Two families of mixed Catholic and Orthodox Christian members are looking forward to celebrating Easter together on the same date... Read more
Rome’s ancient Colosseum hosts Way of the Cross with pope’s theme of renewal
Unable to attend the Good Friday ceremony in person for the third consecutive year, the pope offered deep meditations for... Read more
