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Pope Francis appoints coadjutor to French diocese where ordinations were halted
Bishop François Touvet of Châlons will serve alongside the current bishop of Fréjus-Toulon, Dominique Rey, and will succeed him upon... Read more
Full Text: Pope Francis’ letter expressing concern about German Synodal Way
Here is CNA’s English translation of Pope Francis’ letter to four German Catholic laywomen expressing his “concerns” about the direction... Read more
Pope Francis expresses ‘concerns’ about German Synodal Way, says it threatens Church unity
Pope Francis has expressed deep reservations about the direction of the Catholic Church in Germany. Read more
Ukrainian Greek Catholics observe 400th anniversary of St. Josaphat Kuncewycz’s martyrdom
The 17th-century saint is called the “Apostle of Unity” because of his efforts to heal the divide between the churches... Read more
Pope Francis: Complaining Christians do not give a credible witness to the Gospel
“Humanity abounds with brothers and sisters waiting for a word of hope,” Pope Francis said in St. Peter’s Square on... Read more
Vatican doctrine office reaffirms that Catholics cannot be Freemasons
The new document signed by Pope Francis and DDF Prefect Cardinal Victor Fernández was written in response to a bishop... Read more
Pope Francis invites young people to be ‘God’s answer’ to a hopeless world
The pope’s message on the theme “Rejoicing in Hope,” was released ahead of the next diocesan World Youth Day, to... Read more
After Benedict XVI’s death, Vatican monastery to be home to Benedictine nuns
Pope Benedict XVI spent his retirement at Mater Ecclesiae Monastery until his death on Dec. 31, 2022. Read more
Strickland saga: Ousted bishop speculates on reasons the Vatican removed him
“I really can’t look to any reason except I’ve threatened some of the powers that be with the truth of... Read more
Bishop Strickland refused to resign, cardinal says
Pope Francis removed Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas, from his post Saturday after he refused to resign, according to... Read more
Pope Francis relieves Strickland of his duties as bishop of Tyler
Bishop Joseph Strickland’s removal on Nov. 11 comes after the Vatican Dicastery for Bishops completed a formal investigation in the... Read more
Italian Senate launches inquiry into disappearance of Vatican Girl and another missing teen
Emanuela Orlandi, the teenage daughter of an envoy of the Prefecture of the Papal Household, disappeared June 22, 1983, after... Read more
Mother of Israeli hostage thanks Pope Francis for his efforts to free captives in Gaza
“Holy Father, thank you for taking the time to try to help us free the 240 human beings who are... Read more
Vatican doctrine office: Transgender-identifying people can be baptized, witness marriages
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith issued the document in response to questions from a Brazilian bishop. Read more
Pope Francis to release an autobiography in the spring
HarperCollins Publishers announced Tuesday that it will publish the pope’s book, “Life, My Story Through History,” in the spring of... Read more
Pope Francis speaks with president of Iran about Israel-Hamas war
The Vatican has limited itself to confirming that the call took place at the request of the president of Iran,... Read more
Canon lawyer denies involvement in papal election reform, calling reports ‘a pure lie’
Reports said Cardinal Gianfranco Ghirlanda had been tasked by Pope Francis with drafting revisions to conclaves. Read more
Pope Francis: Like Benedict XVI, be ‘humble laborers’ for the Church
Pope Francis presided at a Mass for the repose of the souls of Pope Benedict XVI and the six cardinals... Read more
Pope Francis talks Synod on Synodality and homosexuality in new interview
Asked about the synod assembly’s discussion of homosexuality, Pope Francis said: “When I say ‘everyone, everyone, everyone,’ [I’m speaking about]... Read more
Pope Francis prays for peace and hope on All Souls’ Day
The pope presided at the Mass at the Rome War Cemetery amid scattered rain showers on a breezy, cool morning. Read more
