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Pope Francis says dialogue ‘slow,’ but only way forward with China
In a new interview with America Magazine, the pope said the Vatican-China deal has had failures and successes, but he... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Jesus did not create bishops’ conferences’
Pope Francis spoke about the role of bishops, racism, polarization, sexual abuse, the Vatican-China deal, and whether he has any... Read more
Analysis: Is the Vatican’s deal with China at stake?
The agreement between China and the Holy See on the appointment of bishops is not at risk — for now. Read more
New cardinal from Ghana with heart problems dies at 63
Cardinal Richard Kuuia Baawobr, bishop of Wa, Ghana, died in Rome on Sunday evening at the age of 63. Read more
‘Violence kills the future’: Pope Francis condemns Israeli-Palestinian conflict after 2 boys die
“I hope that the Israeli and Palestinian authorities will more readily take to heart the search for dialogue...” Pope Francis... Read more
Pope Francis: God is present ‘in everyday things’
“In this time of Advent, let us be shaken out of our torpor and let us awaken from our slumber,”... Read more
Pope Francis prays for homeless man who died in St. Peter's Square
Burkhard Scheffler, a 61-year-old man born in Germany, died on a cold night on the street, a Vatican spokesman said. Read more
As Church allows for LGBT-employees in Germany, Vatican publishes concerns over Synodal Way
The Vatican on Thursday published the full wording of its latest warnings over another schisma coming out of Germany, raising... Read more
‘Your pain is my pain’: Pope Francis pens letter marking 9 months of war in Ukraine
In an emotional letter addressed to the people of Ukraine, Pope Francis wrote that he sees the cross of Christ... Read more
Seminarians run a Thanksgiving Turkey Trot around Vatican City State
More than 130 seminarians, priests, and Catholic college students ran in the 13th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot around Vatican City... Read more
Head doctor for Madrid soccer team calls Pope Francis a ‘very stubborn patient’
The Vatican has recruited the head doctor of a Madrid soccer team among a team of specialists to help treat... Read more
Pope Francis: What is spiritual consolation? The saints explain
Pope Francis used the example of several Catholic saints to explain the concept of spiritual consolation during his weekly audience... Read more
Analysis: What is behind the changes at Caritas Internationalis?
Pope Francis on Tuesday removed the entire leadership of Caritas Internationalis and appointed a temporary administrator to improve the organization’s... Read more
Pope Francis meets Jewish leaders as they launch initiative to strengthen Catholic-Jewish bonds
“This visit testifies to and strengthens the bonds of friendship uniting us,” the pope told members of the World Jewish... Read more
Analysis: What is behind Pope Francis’ appointment of the new prefect for the Eastern Churches?
For the role of prefect of the Dicastery for the Oriental Churches, Pope Francis has chosen Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti, who... Read more
Pope Francis removes Caritas Internationalis leaders, appoints temporary administrator
Pope Francis on Tuesday removed the entire leadership of an international confederation of charities and appointed a temporary administrator to... Read more
Did the Vatican ‘snub’ German bishops over Synodal Way?
Bishop Georg Bätzing said supporters of the Synodal Way wanted to remain Catholic, “but we want to be Catholic in... Read more
Pope Francis chooses papal ambassador to lead Dicastery for the Eastern Churches
After 21 years, Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti will return to the Dicastery for Eastern Churches as prefect. Read more
Pope Francis: Through the paradox of the cross, Jesus ‘embraced our death’
On the Solemnity of Christ the King, Pope Francis said Jesus, through his death on the cross, opened his arms... Read more
Vatican conference examines history of 400-year-old Congregation of Propaganda Fide
A three-day conference at the Vatican this week sought to examine the centuries-long history of this department, including its global... Read more
