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New US ambassador to Vatican takes the helm in Rome
The recently appointed American ambassador to the Holy See presented his credentials to Pope Francis in a meeting earlier this... Read more
Do not reduce the faith to 'moralistic' ideology, Pope warns
During his daily Mass homily Pope Francis reflected on the dangers of following one's own personal, “moralistic” ideology, stressing the... Read more
John Paul II, John XXIII to be canonized Divine Mercy Sunday
The Vatican has announced that former Popes John Paul II and John XXIII are slated to be canonized this coming... Read more
Pope Francis carries forward papal commitment to peace
In calling for a day of fasting and prayer for peace on Sept. 7, Pope Francis is following a long... Read more
Pope app tops iTunes charts
A Vatican-sponsored news application for smart phones known as “The Pope App” has risen to the top of the charts... Read more
Pope says world religious leaders united by truth, beauty
Pope Francis told world religious leaders that the desire to search for truth, beauty and goodness is what keeps them... Read more
Pope Francis will shake up more than Vatican schedules
All the Vatican officials will continue in their positions “until otherwise provided” while Pope Francis takes time for “reflection, prayer... Read more
Pope Francis: cardinals went to end of world to find me
Pope Francis began his first words to the Church by saying that the cardinals “went to the end of the... Read more
Healthier cardinals means earlier smoke signals
The smoke signals that indicate whether or not a new Pope has been chosen might be earlier than in the... Read more
Three cardinals entered conclave with strong candidacies
Last night black smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel smoke stack, leaving no doubt that a single cardinal was... Read more
No Pope after third round of voting
At 11:38 a.m. local time on March 13, black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney, indicating that the cardinals... Read more
Businessmen join in spiritual bouquet for cardinal electors
The Catholic Business Journal is encouraging its readers, radio audience and online subscribers to join in a spiritual bouquet to... Read more
Black smoke, no Pope yet
Black smoke rose from the chimney atop the Vatican's Sistine Chapel at 7:42 p.m. local time on March 12, signaling... Read more
New Pope will have adoration before his presentation
In a change to past papal elections, the new Pope will have the chance to adore Jesus in the Eucharist... Read more
Day before conclave, no clear favorite stands out
“It’s not journalists that vote in the conclave. It’s cardinals,” Mexican Cardinal Norberto Rivera Carrera said on Sunday, after celebrating... Read more
Main reason for conclave date revealed
An overwhelming majority of the College of Cardinals agreed on holding the conclave March 12 because the Sistine Chapel and... Read more
Catholics worldwide mobilize support for new Pope
When the white smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel to signal the next Pope’s election, Catholics in some cities can... Read more
Rome youth center to host perpetual adoration during conclave
A center for students and young people in Rome has announced that it will host 24-hour Eucharistic adoration to pray... Read more
New Pope will have to wait to move in
No one knows who the new Pope will be, but it can be said with certainty that he will be... Read more
Conclave date to be announced after 7 pm local time
The day when cardinals begin to vote for the next Pope will be announced after 7:00 p.m. local time. Read more
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