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In UN message, Pope Francis decries abortion and family breakdown
Pope Francis told the United Nations Friday that denying the existence of human life in the womb through abortion does... Read more
Polish president discusses ‘promotion of the family’ with Pope Francis
Polish President Andrzej Duda met with Pope Francis Friday during his first official trip abroad since his narrow election victory in... Read more
Cardinal Becciu says he did not commit crimes, welcomes chance to ‘explain’
The day after he was forced to resign from his Vatican job and to give up his rights as a... Read more
New details emerge about Cardinal Becciu’s management of Vatican finances
Following his resignation yesterday, new reports reveal details of how Cardinal Angelo Becciu managed Vatican financial affairs, developing a story... Read more
Cardinal Pell thanks Pope Francis after Cardinal Becciu resigns
Cardinal George Pell thanked Pope Francis Friday following the dramatic resignation of Vatican Cardinal Angelo Becciu. Read more
Vatican Cardinal Tagle recovers from coronavirus
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, the head of the Vatican’s evangelization congregation, has reportedly recovered from the coronavirus. Read more
Pope Francis blesses bell that will ring out in defence of unborn
Pope Francis blessed a large bell Wednesday that Polish Catholics hope will ring out in the defence of unborn life. Read more
Pope Francis: Subsidiarity means everyone has a role in healing society
Pope Francis said Wednesday that he is worried that large pharmaceutical companies are listened to more than front-line healthcare workers... Read more
Vatican cardinal: Pope Francis ‘concerned’ about Church in Germany
A Vatican cardinal said Tuesday that Pope Francis has expressed concern about the Church in Germany. Read more
Palliative care is not enough -- Catholics must share Christ’s hope, says Vatican
Palliative care for the dying is important, but medical interventions are not enough; Catholics have a responsibility to be with the... Read more
Vatican official backs initiative to help prevent future pandemics
In an address to the International Atomic Energy Agency Monday, a Vatican official commended the organization for its preventative efforts... Read more
Cardinal Parolin urges UN to return to founding ideals
The Vatican Secretary of State asked the United Nations Monday to return to its founding ideals to protect the common... Read more
Vatican reaffirms euthanasia is ‘intrinsically evil act,’ calls Catholics to accompany the dying
In a new document released Tuesday, the Vatican’s doctrinal office reaffirmed the Church’s perennial teaching on the sinfulness of euthanasia... Read more
Vatican’s doctrinal office critiques German theologians’ intercommunion call
The Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) has criticized an appeal by German theologians for intercommunion between... Read more
Everyone is beautiful in God’s eyes, Pope Francis tells children with autism spectrum disorder
Pope Francis told children with autism spectrum disorder Monday that everyone is beautiful in God’s eyes. Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise donation to struggling poultry workers
Pope Francis has made a surprise donation to struggling poultry workers in Italy. Read more
Two Vatican officials sign agreement to cooperate on fighting corruption
The Vatican’s prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy and the auditor general signed a memorandum of understanding Friday on... Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Bishop Bevard of US Virgin Islands
Pope Francis accepted the resignation Friday of Bishop Herbert Bevard of the U.S. Virgin Islands after he was hospitalized and... Read more
Pope Francis thanks sick and elderly priests for proclaiming Gospel of life
Pope Francis thanked sick and elderly priests for their quiet witness to the Gospel Thursday in a message that conveyed... Read more
China-linked hackers accused of targeting Vatican network weeks before deal renewal
State-sponsored hackers targeted Vatican computer networks just weeks before the provisional agreement between China and the Holy See is due... Read more
