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A patch depicting the late Pope Francis is seen on the jersey of San Lorenzo’s Spanish midfielder No. 10 Iker Muniain during the Argentine Professional Football League 2025 Apertura Tournament football match between San Lorenzo and Rosario Central at the Pedro Bidegain stadium in Buenos Aires on April 26, 2025. The late Pope Francis, Jorge Bergoglio, was a fan and member No. 88235 of Argentina’s San Lorenzo football club.

Pope Francis’ passing leaves international soccer world in mourning

Apr 28, 2025

By Patrick J. Passmore

Among the tens of thousands of mourners paying their respects before the coffin of Pope Francis late last week was... Read more

Statue of St. Peter on St. Peter's Square at the Vatican.

May 7 papal conclave date finalized as cardinals prepare for election

Apr 28, 2025

By AC Wimmer

The Vatican announced Monday that the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor will begin on May 7, as the Church... Read more

The statue of St. Peter at the square named for him in the Vatican.

CNA explains: What is the St. Malachy prophecy, and why are people talking about it?

Apr 28, 2025

By Jonah McKeown, Jimmy Akin

The recent death of Pope Francis on April 21 has reignited interest in the centuries-old “Prophecy of the Popes,” also... Read more

Archbishop J.Michael Miller, CSB.

Vancouver archbishop calls for prayer after deadly attack claims 11 lives at Filipino festival

Apr 27, 2025

By AC Wimmer

“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 greets young people gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his Wednesday general audience on April 17, 2024, at the Vatican.

Pope Francis tells young people ‘learn how to listen’ in video published after death

Apr 27, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

The video, shared by the Italian weekly magazine Oggi, was made public one day after the funeral Mass of Pope... Read more

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Parolin presides over the solemn Mass for Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27, 2025, held in St. Peter’s Square, highlighting the need for the Church to follow in Pope Francis’ footsteps as “instruments of mercy for humanity” in the world today.

Divine Mercy Sunday: Pope Francis was an ‘instrument of mercy for humanity,’ Parolin says

Apr 27, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin presided over the solemn Mass for Divine Mercy Sunday held in St. Peter’s... Read more

Judy Henderson spent 36 years in prison for a crime she did not commit. Now she works with Catholic Charities helping women, children, and families in need.

Wrongfully imprisoned 36 years, Missouri woman still advocates for incarcerated mothers

Apr 27, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

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.

Carlo Acutis and the four popes

Apr 27, 2025

By Courtney Mares

Carlo went on pilgrimage to see John Paul II, offered up his suffering from cancer for Benedict XVI, and was... Read more

Cardinal Pietro Parolin celebrates the Mass on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27, 2025 — the second day of mourning for the late Pope Francis.

Second day of mourning for Pope Francis: Full text of homily by Cardinal Parolin

Apr 27, 2025

By Cardinal Pietro Parolin

“Brothers and sisters, precisely on Divine Mercy Sunday we remember our beloved Pope Francis with affection,” Cardinal Pietro Parolin said... Read more

Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) at the Divine Mercy Shrine in the Philippines.

Philippines makes history as first nation to consecrate itself to divine mercy

Apr 27, 2025

By Valerie Joy Escalona

This is the first time in history an entire nation will be consecrated to Jesus through divine mercy. Read more

Original painting of the Divine Mercy by Eugeniusz Kazimirowski in 1934; Pope John Paul II in 1996.

Pope John Paul II declared Divine Mercy Sunday a feast 25 years ago

Apr 27, 2025

By Zelda Caldwell

On Aug. 17, 2002, St. John Paul II entrusted the world to divine mercy as he consecrated the International Shrine... Read more

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FBI says judge, former Catholic Charities director sheltered illegal immigrant from arrest

Apr 26, 2025

By Daniel Payne

A criminal complaint alleges that Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan helped hide a Mexican national who was present illegally... Read more

Pallbearers process with the coffin of Pope Francis during his funeral at St. Peter’s Square, Saturday, April 26, 2025.

PHOTOS: Pope Francis is laid to rest in Rome

Apr 26, 2025

By CNA Staff

Crowds of faithful lined the route to St. Mary Major as the late pontiff made his final journey to the... Read more

Providence Bishop-elect Bruce Lewandowski.

One of the last bishops appointed by Pope Francis says he showed us ‘how to evangelize’

Apr 26, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Bishop Bruce Lewandowski, the new head of the Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, is one of the last bishops in... Read more

U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hold a one-on-one meeting at the Vatican prior to Pope Francis’ funeral, Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Trump, Zelenskyy discuss hopes for ‘lasting peace’ amid pope’s funeral

Apr 26, 2025

By Daniel Payne

“[It was a] good meeting. We discussed a lot one-on-one,” Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. “Hoping for results on everything... Read more

Prelates watch as Vatican officials prepare Pope Francis’ tomb in the Basilica of St. Mary Major on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Pope Francis buried in beloved Marian basilica after coffin crosses Rome in popemobile

Apr 26, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

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 Grand Imam Ahmed al-Tayeb sign the Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together in 2019 .

Pope Francis and the Islamic world: A legacy of dialogue and fraternity

Apr 26, 2025

By Souhail Lawand

How did Pope Francis view Islam and Muslim peoples during his time as pope? What is the position of the... Read more

Pope Francis blesses St. Peter’s Square with the Blessed Sacrament during the statio orbis prayer to end COVID-19 pandemic, Friday, March 27, 2020.

5 of the most memorable prayers of Pope Francis’ pontificate

Apr 26, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Pope Francis’ pontificate spanned 12 years and numerous major global events that saw him delivering prayers often under extraordinary and... Read more

Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re presides over the funeral of Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Square, Saturday, April 26, 2025

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

Pallbearers carry the wooden coffin of Pope Francis, marked with a cross, into St. Peter's Square for the funeral Mass on April 26, 2025.

Pope Francis’ funeral: A global farewell to a humble shepherd

Apr 26, 2025

By Courtney Mares

Under the bright Roman sun and amid crowds extending down the Via della Conciliazione, the funeral Mass unfolded within the... Read more