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Pope Francis arrives with Cardinal Marc Ouellet (R) of Canada for the opening of three-day Symposium on priesthood in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican on Feb. 17, 2022.

‘The figure of a father’: Cardinal Ouellet on 10 years with Pope Francis

Mar 9, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

Cardinal Marc Ouellet has had an up-close look at Pope Francis’ first 10 years as pope. He spoke to CNA... Read more

Cardinal Kurt Koch, president of the Pontifical Council for Christian Unity, was interviewed by EWTN on April 14, 2022.

Top Vatican cardinal: 'Legitimate concerns' about Germany's 'Synodal Path'

Apr 15, 2022

By CNA Staff

Cardinal Kurt Koch has confirmed Pope Francis’ apprehension about Germany’s “Synodal Path,” telling EWTN in an exclusive interview that critics... Read more

Bishop Gustavo Zanchetta.

Missing Zanchetta not in 'rebellion' over court proceedings, spokesman claims

Nov 22, 2019

Bishop Gustavo Zanchetta has denied that he is avoiding a return to Argentina, where he is being prosecuted for “aggravated... Read more

Pope Francis bowed in prayer in St. Peters Basilica on Sept. 2, 2015.

Pope Francis: Every violation of the body is an 'outrage' to God

Apr 15, 2018

By Elise Harris

On Sunday Pope Francis issued a moving prayer for all those whose bodies have been hurt or exploited, including those... Read more

Pope Francis with President of Lebanon Michel Aoun in Vatican City.

Pope Francis and Lebanese president talk Syrian war

Mar 16, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

With the 6th anniversary of the start of the Syrian war as backdrop this week, Pope Francis met Thursday morning... Read more

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Pope Francis prayed before a relic of St. Therese of Lisieux at the beginning of his general audience in St. Peter's Square, and shortly before going to the hospital for an abdominal surgery, on June 7, 2023.

Pope Francis prayed with relic of St. Thérèse of Lisieux before surgery

Pope Francis enters the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall in a wheelchair on May 5, 2022.

Pope Francis’ health: Here’s a timeline of his medical issues in recent years

Pope Francis greeted pilgrims in St. Peter's Square on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, a few hours before he will be hospitalized for abdominal surgery under general anesthesia.

Pope Francis hospitalized for abdominal surgery

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Parents in Honduras launch movement to oppose imposition of gender ideology in schools

A pro-LGBTQ message on a Methodist church in Nashville, Tennessee.

Thousands of United Methodist churches break away over LGBTQ+ disagreements

President Joe Biden welcomes the Kansas City Chiefs to the White House in Washington, D.C., June 5, 2023. Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker (back row, center) wore a tie with a pro-life message on it.

NFL champ Harrison Butker makes a statement with pro-life necktie at White House visit

Pope Francis’ envoy to Ukraine Cardinal Matteo Zuppi on June 6, 2023, finished a “brief but intense” two-day visit to Kyiv, which included a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Papal envoy to Ukraine meets with President Zelenskyy, concludes ‘intense’ visit

Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia, at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ fall plenary assembly in Baltimore, Nov. 16, 2022.

‘We have much to celebrate’: USCCB pro-life chair releases Dobbs anniversary statement

A screenshot from Pope Francis' May 4 video message to young people attending World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal.

Here is Pope Francis’ schedule for World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon

San Diego Auxiliary Bishops-elect Felipe Pulido and Michael Pham.

Pope Francis names two new auxiliary bishops for San Diego who immigrated to US as teens

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Pope Francis enters the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall in a wheelchair on May 5, 2022.

Pope Francis’ health: Here’s a timeline of his medical issues in recent years

President Joe Biden welcomes the Kansas City Chiefs to the White House in Washington, D.C., June 5, 2023. Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker (back row, center) wore a tie with a pro-life message on it.

NFL champ Harrison Butker makes a statement with pro-life necktie at White House visit

San Diego Auxiliary Bishops-elect Felipe Pulido and Michael Pham.

Pope Francis names two new auxiliary bishops for San Diego who immigrated to US as teens

Pope Francis greeted pilgrims in St. Peter's Square on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, a few hours before he will be hospitalized for abdominal surgery under general anesthesia.

Pope Francis hospitalized for abdominal surgery

A pro-LGBTQ message on a Methodist church in Nashville, Tennessee.

Thousands of United Methodist churches break away over LGBTQ+ disagreements