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LIVE UPDATES: Cardinals gather for second meeting as thousands bid farewell through the night to Pope Francis
Pope Francis has died at 88. Follow here for the latest live updates. Read more
Cardinals converge in Rome as second general congregation gathers 103 prelates
The second general congregation of cardinals saw attendance nearly double to 103 prelates as they finalize preparations for Pope Francis’... Read more
Pope Francis to be buried at St. Mary Major Basilica following Saturday funeral
In accordance with his personal wishes, Pope Francis will not be buried in the Vatican grottoes but instead at the... Read more
BREAKING: Pope Francis dies at 88, ending historic pontificate marked by mercy and reform
Pope Francis, who led the Catholic Church for just over 12 years as its first Latin American pontiff, has died... Read more
Pope calls for peace, warns against ‘logic of fear’ in Easter message ‘urbi et orbi’
The pope’s traditional blessing, “urbi et orbi,” was read by Archbishop Diego Ravelli, but Pope Francis later toured St. Peter’s... Read more
‘Run’ to seek Christ in everyday life, Pope Francis says in Easter Sunday homily
“We must look for him without ceasing,” the pope’s prepared text emphasized. “Because if he has risen from the dead,... Read more
Vance visits Vatican: U.S. vice president and Cardinal Parolin address global concerns
During Holy Saturday talks at the Vatican, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin reaffirmed their... Read more
On Good Friday, Vatican preacher says authentic intelligence is found in self-giving love
Father Roberto Pasolini, OFM Cap, in his homily emphasized the importance of self-gift over self-reliance and on surrender of one’s... Read more
Washing of feet at Vatican highlights Holy Thursday call to reject world that ‘betrays’ for profit
Cardinal Mauro Gambetti urged Catholics to reject a world that “betrays” people for economic gain and power, instead embracing the... Read more
More than 1,800 priests celebrate Holy Thursday chrism Mass at Vatican
On Holy Thursday, more than 1,880 priests, bishops, and cardinals renewed the promises made at their ordinations during the chrism... Read more
Pope Francis greets pilgrims at Palm Sunday Mass
Marking another in a series of recent surprise public appearances, Pope Francis on Sunday briefly greeted thousands of pilgrims gathered... Read more
Pope Francis makes first public appearance in weeks, returns to Vatican
The moment marked his first public engagement in weeks. Read more
Pope Francis to offer window blessing from Gemelli Hospital this Sunday
Vatican Media will be present to record and distribute footage of the papal appearance, which marks a promising progression in... Read more
‘Go to Joseph’: What popes from Blessed Pius IX to Pope Francis have said about St. Joseph
From Blessed Pius IX to Francis, popes have underlined the importance of devotion to St. Joseph, husband of Mary. Read more
Vatican could be close to decision in Rupnik case, report says
Ex-Jesuit Father Marko Rupnik has been accused of abusing adult women who were under his spiritual care as part of... Read more
Praising pro-life efforts, Pope Francis addresses pilgrims from hospital
The 88-year-old pontiff thanked the pro-life pilgrims on their organization’s 50th anniversary, praising their concrete support for mothers experiencing difficult... Read more
Vatican expresses solidarity with Muslims during Ramadan fast
“Our world is thirsting for fraternity and genuine dialogue,” a March 7 message from the Vatican’s Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue... Read more
Vatican shares Pope Francis’ recorded message during rosary in St. Peter’s Square
The Holy Father’s voice was hoarse, and he was noticeably out of breath in the brief audio message, which the... Read more
Pope Francis: Lent is a time to accept our fragility, rekindle hope in Jesus
“Made of ashes and earth, we experience fragility through illness, poverty, and the hardships that can suddenly befall us and... Read more
Vatican gives pro-life award to sister running perinatal hospice in Ukraine
Life is always precious, said Sister Giustina Olha Holubets, SSMI, during a March 3 press conference at the Vatican, “even... Read more
