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U.S. Bishop Daniel Flores to help prepare Synod on Synodality assembly
The first of two nearly monthlong Vatican assemblies for the synod will be in October. Read more
Pope Francis: A Christian life based on achieving higher positions is ‘pure paganism’
“When you conceive of the Christian life as an advancement, that the one above commands others ... that is not... Read more
Vatican-China deal ‘not the best deal possible,’ top Holy See diplomat says
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher said that negotiations are underway to make the the Vatican-China deal “work better.” Read more
Pope Francis celebrates Mass, records ‘popecast’ for 10th anniversary
Francis marked his 10th anniversary as pope Monday with a private Mass with cardinals and an appearance on what Vatican... Read more
Report: Nicaragua to close Vatican embassy in Managua, Nicaraguan embassy to Holy See
The request to close the two embassies follows just days after Pope Francis likened Nicaragua’s Sandinista government to Nazi Germany. Read more
‘Not an easy job’: Pope Francis asks for prayers on 10th anniversary as pope
“Being the pope is not an easy job. Nobody has studied before doing this,” Pope Francis said in his latest... Read more
Pope Francis: People are looking for ‘an oasis in the Church’
“This Sunday the Gospel presents us one of the most beautiful and fascinating encounters Jesus has,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope Francis says imprisonment of Nicaraguan bishop reminds him of Hitler’s dictatorship
Pope Francis also speaks about Russia's “imperial” agenda, his thoughts on retirement, and Benedict XVI's funeral in a new round... Read more
Pope Francis meets with two Nigerian girls who were kidnapped by Boko Haram
The women, who both saw members of their families murdered by Boko Haram, met with the pope at the end... Read more
Pope Francis: There is no option to be passive Catholics when it comes to evangelization
“Every baptized person … whatever his position in the Church or level of education in the faith, is an active... Read more
Pope Francis adds Hollerich and four other cardinals to his council of advisers
The Vatican announced March 7 the nine members of the pope’s Council of Cardinals tasked with assisting the pope “in... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of March
“In response to the cases of abuse, especially to those committed by members of the Church, it’s not enough to... Read more
What do Pope Francis’ latest financial measures mean?
A new rescript from Pope Francis will mean an increase in the cost of housing for senior Vatican officials. Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of deadly train crash in Greece
Authorities say at least 36 people died and more than 75 were hospitalized after two trains collided near the Vale... Read more
Pope Francis cuts free and discounted rent for cardinals, Vatican managers
Cardinals and other high-level positions at the Vatican will no longer be able to live in Vatican-connected apartments for free... Read more
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Pope Francis to visit Hungary in April
Pope Francis returns to the central European country after a short visit in 2021 for the 52nd International Eucharistic Congress. Read more
Pope Francis: The devil uses ‘three widespread and dangerous temptations’ to divide us
The pope also offered advice for how to overcome temptations using the Word of God. Read more
This was Pope Francis’ spontaneous prayer for Ukraine on anniversary of war
“Heal us,” Pope Francis prayed. Read more
Pope Francis: Conduct by some Church members has made Vatican trials ‘painfully necessary’
“Such behaviors by members of the Church seriously harm [the Church’s] effectiveness in reflecting divine light,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope Francis reinforces centralization of Vatican finances
In an apostolic letter on Thursday, Pope Francis reaffirmed that the property and assets of the Holy See are “ecclesiastical... Read more
