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Pope Francis appoints new auxiliary bishop known for ‘priestly heart’ to St. Paul-Minneapolis
Pope Francis on Thursday appointed Father Kevin Kenney as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Read more
Legionaries of Christ founder almost removed from priesthood in 1950s, Vatican documents show
Father Marcial Maciel was investigated in the mid-1950s on claims that he sexually abused boys, according to a story published... Read more
Truth & Beauty Project revives Christian culture through transformative experience in Rome
The Truth & Beauty Project, which was founded in 2017 by John and Ashley Noronha, is a nonprofit that encourages... Read more
Pope Francis: In the silence of adoration we receive God’s grace
At his weekly Angelus, the pope told Catholics to beware of “the dictatorship of doing.” Read more
‘Excess enslaves you,’ Pope Francis warns Christians
Pope Francis addressed the problems of materialism in his Angelus reflection in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday. Read more
Vatican condemns violence after attack on Trump
A statement said the Holy See expressed “concern about last night’s episode of violence, which wounds people and democracy, causing... Read more
New Instrumentum Laboris focuses on how to implement goals of Synod on Synodality
“Without tangible changes, the vision of a synodal Church will not be credible,” the Instrumentum Laboris, or “working tool,” says. Read more
‘God is hidden in human misery’: Pope Francis highlights dignity of migrants, prisoners
Pope Francis on Sunday highlighted the plight of migrants and prisoners during a Mass in Trieste, Italy, for the closing... Read more
Pope Francis: In politics, Catholics cannot live a ‘private faith’
Pope Francis defended democracy and criticized political polarization while urging Catholics to share their faith in the public square during... Read more
Cardinal Becciu’s actions key question in ex-auditor’s wrongful termination appeal
Former Vatican auditor Libero Milone claimed he and former deputy Ferruccio Panicco were “threatened and expelled for doing our jobs.” Read more
‘Open the doors’ of the Church, Pope Francis implores on solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul
The pope addressed thousands gathered within St. Peter’s Basilica amid renovation projects in preparation for the upcoming 2025 Jubilee Year... Read more
Stop using art by Father Rupnik, Cardinal O’Malley tells Vatican officials
“We must avoid sending a message that the Holy See is oblivious to the psychological distress that so many are... Read more
Archbishop Viganò defies Vatican summons, denounces Pope Francis
Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò said he has “no reason to consider myself separate from communion with the Holy Church and... Read more
Pope Francis on Prayer for Creation Day: Caring for the environment is an ‘act of love’
The Holy Spirit “guides us and calls us to conversion,” Francis said, “to a change in lifestyle in order to ... Read more
Vatican rules supposed apparitions of Virgin Mary near Rome ‘not supernatural’
The Vatican confirmed the legal validity of an Italian bishop’s decree that the supposed apparitions in Trevignano Romano are “not... Read more
Pope Francis unveils plan for Vatican to go solar
The plan was outlined in Pope Francis’ latest motu proprio, “Fratello Sole,” or “Brother Sun.” Read more
Conference in Rome highlights Pacific islands’ climate peril and calls for global action
Organized by the Australian Embassy to the Holy See, the June 23 event aimed at raising awareness of the impacts... Read more
EU bishop: Elections show citizens concerned about Ukraine war
The bishop also spoke about the importance of pushing the new EU commission and parliament to reinforce diplomatic action toward... Read more
Pope Francis meets with Russian ambassador to the Vatican
Pope Francis met with Ivan Soltanovsky, Russia’s ambassador to the Holy See, on June 22. Read more
Pope Francis appoints new bishops of Rapid City, Davenport dioceses
The Holy See said Father Dennis Walsh would head the Diocese of Davenport, Iowa, while Father Scott Bullock would lead... Read more
