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World Youth Day 2023: Pope Francis arrives in Lisbon, ‘a city of encounter’ in a divided world
“Young people ... who long for unity, peace, and fraternity, urge us to make their good dreams come true,” the... Read more
Pope Francis: Discernment helps us find the gems among the junk
“Let us not waste time and freedom on trivial things ... while life offers us every day the precious pearl... Read more
Pope Francis calls Russia to renew Ukraine grain deal
“I appeal to my brothers, the authorities of the Russian Federation, that the Black Sea Initiative be restored and grain... Read more
Pope Francis names Davenport, Iowa’s Bishop Zinkula to lead Archdiocese of Dubuque
Bishop Thomas Zinkula, 66, has led the Davenport Diocese in southeast Iowa since 2017. Read more
Pope Francis speaks to young people ahead of World Youth Day in ‘Popecast’
“God loves us just as we are,” the Holy Father said, adding that “the Lord always accompanies us, always. Even... Read more
Vatican honors Venerable Cardinal Văn Thuận with new foundation
The Vatican has united two foundations into a single new foundation named for Venerable Nguyen Văn Thuận. Read more
Jesuit superior blames ‘Vatican norms’ for blocking harsher penalties for Rupnik
Famed mosaic artist Father Marko Rupnik remains a priest and could be put into ministry by a sympathetic bishop. Read more
Pope meets with head of World Health Organization
Pope Francis met with Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, head of the World Health Organization, Monday morning. Read more
Vatican diplomat: Pope Francis ‘stubbornly believes in peace’
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher last week defended what he described as Pope Francis’ “strong and courageous” push for peace in... Read more
Pope Francis names four new auxiliary bishops of Los Angeles
Pope Francis has appointed four new auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, bringing the total number of auxiliaries... Read more
At Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis asks parents to sow faith in their children
The Holy Father explained that “if the word is the seed, we are the soil: We can receive it or... Read more
Pope Francis confirms Shanghai bishop appointed in violation of Vatican-China deal
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin announced on Saturday that Pope Francis wanted to “remedy the canonical irregularity created... Read more
Vatican: Seal of confession not violated in ‘Vatican girl’ investigation
Investigators are reportedly looking into the possible involvement of the uncle of the missing “Vatican girl.” Read more
Vatican to collect stories of Christian martyrs killed since 2000
“To all of them we owe a great debt and cannot forget them,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Archbishop Fernández defends controversial book as ‘catechesis for teens’
Writing on his personal Facebook page on July 3, Archbishop Víctor Manuel Fernández said the book was “not a theology... Read more
Bishop accountability group voices concerns about Archbishop Fernández appointment
In a July 1 statement, BishopAccountability.org called the appointment of the new Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith head... Read more
Pope Francis condemns Quran burning in interview with UAE newspaper
The United Arab Emirates newspaper said it was Pope Francis’ first interview granted to an Arabic news outlet. Read more
Pope Francis: Do you ‘live as a witness of Jesus?’
Pope Francis spoke to an estimated 15,000 people about “the gift of the prophetic mission” during his weekly Angelus address. Read more
Newest American archbishop receives pallium in special Mass at Vatican
Archbishop George Leo Thomas of the newly created Archdiocese of Las Vegas formally received the pallium from Pope Francis on... Read more
Pope Francis reflects on St. Peter as ‘rock,’ ‘stone,’ and ‘pebble’ on June 29 solemnity
In his Angelus address on the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, the Holy Father reflected on the different meanings... Read more
