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Cardinals witness destruction of Pope Francis’ ring, seal
The ring and seal are destroyed or nulled after a pope’s death to prevent their future misuse to seal official... Read more
Vatican honors 167 Catholics killed in 2019 Sri Lanka Easter Sunday bombings
Sri Lankan archbishop announces that 167 Catholics killed in the Easter bombings of 2019 will be included on list of... Read more
MAP: Key Vatican locations to know about as the conclave begins
On the morning of May 7 the conclave will commence, with all the cardinals present, with the Holy Mass for... Read more
Papal Foundation’s annual grant distribution to honor the legacy of Pope Francis
The Papal Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to serving the Holy Father’s wishes through donations to charitable initiatives of his... Read more
Middle Eastern Christians speak: What they want from the next pope
Here is what some Middle Eastern Christians say they are seeking from the next bishop of Rome. Read more
UPDATE: Trump dismisses criticism of AI image of him as pope: ‘The Catholics loved it’
Trump, who frequently shares memes of himself on social media, posted the image to Truth Social on Friday after joking... Read more
Pope Francis’ last gift to Gaza: A popemobile converted into a mobile clinic
Before his death, Pope Francis donated one of his popemobiles to be converted into a mobile clinic to assist the... Read more
FOCUS founder calls for evangelism amid upcoming conclave: ‘The world is looking to us’
In an interview with “EWTN News In Depth” from St. Peter’s Square in Rome, Curtis Martin spoke on the current... Read more
FULL TEXT: Cardinal Mamberti’s homily for the ninth Novendiales Mass
Here is the full text of Cardinal Dominique Mamberti’s homily for the ninth and final Novendiales Mass on Sunday, May... Read more
Pope Francis was ‘faithful to his mission,’ cardinal says at ninth Novendiales Mass
The mission of a pope “is love itself, which becomes service to the Church and to all humanity,” Cardinal Dominique... Read more
How Pope Francis shaped the College of Cardinals
Of the 133 cardinals with the right to vote in this conclave, 108 were created by Pope Francis and therefore... Read more
Catholic OB-GYN finds life-changing alternative to IVF
Dr. Christopher Stroud was a Catholic OB-GYN who prescribed birth control and gave referrals for IVF until a priest admonished... Read more
Texas Catholic schools prepare to grow as Abbott signs school choice bill into law
The program’s $1 billion education savings account program has led many to expect a noticeable shift in how Catholic education... Read more
FULL TEXT: Cardinal Artime’s homily on the eighth day of Novendiales
“To pray for the dead means, therefore, to love those who have died, and that is what we are doing... Read more
Pope Francis urged ‘heart and spirit’ for ‘the poorest’ among us, Cardinal Artime says
The prelate celebrated, and delivered the homily at, the second-to-last Mass held in mourning for the Holy Father, who passed... Read more
At Novendiales Mass, Pope Francis hailed for ‘unwavering confidence’ in women religious
Sister Mary Barron said at the Mass that the late pope “invited us out into the world and among all... Read more
Catholic priest recounts massacres in Nigeria during Lent and Holy Week
Over 170 Christians were reportedly killed during Lent and Holy Week in Nigeria’s Middle Belt, with at least 72 deaths... Read more
How Francis will be remembered: ‘He left us a great love that we are obliged to replicate’
Following Pope Francis’ passing, one of his closest Argentine friends remembered him with gratitude, emphasizing that his legacy is impossible... Read more
Sisters of Life celebrate life and legacy of Cardinal John O’Connor 25 years after his death
Today marks 25 years since the death of pro-life champion and founder of the Sisters of Life Cardinal John O’Connor,... Read more
Washington governor signs abuse bill requiring priests to break seal of confession
The measure adds clergy to the list of mandatory abuse reporters in the state but doesn’t include an exemption for... Read more
