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Cardinal brings spiritual closeness of Pope Francis to flood victims in Italy
Cardinal Konrad Krajewski on Thursday visited the Italian island of Ischia on behalf of Pope Francis to meet with the... Read more
Pope Francis meets Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mukwege ahead of Congo trip
Pope Francis met Friday with Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mukwege, a Congolese physician known for his work treating victims... Read more
Pope Francis calls on Catholics to entrust themselves to Our Lady, prays for peace in Ukraine
On Thursday, Pope Francis publicly visited the statue dedicated to the Immaculate Conception near Rome’s Piazza di Spagna for the... Read more
Like a row of dominoes: an analysis of the latest Vatican appointments
The latest appointment at the Vatican kicks off several changes for the Church, both in Rome and around the world. Read more
PHOTOS: ‘Life is Beautiful’ actor Roberto Benigni meets the pope
Pope Francis enthusiastically greeted Italian actor and comedian Roberto Benigni at the Vatican on Wednesday morning. Read more
Pope Francis: Freedom is found in offering to God what is hardest to give up
Pope Francis spoke Wednesday about how freeing it can be to let go of the things that we are most... Read more
Pope Francis decrees better control of Vatican funds and foundations
Pope Francis issued a decree on Tuesday aimed at improving the financial accountability of funds, foundations, and other legal entities... Read more
Vatican holds thermal shirt drive for Ukraine
The Vatican’s charity office is holding a drive to collect thermal shirts for people in Ukraine as they face an... Read more
Pope Francis: It’s never too late to begin again
“Let us not let this Advent go by like days on the calendar, because this is a moment of grace,”... Read more
PHOTOS: Vatican Christmas tree lighting ceremony 2022
A large hand-carved wooden nativity scene was unveiled in St. Peter Square on Saturday night at the Vatican’s Christmas tree... Read more
Pope Francis’ watch auctioned off and proceeds set a world record
The LaViolette Scholarship Foundation auctioned off a Swatch Once Again watch Nov. 30 that Francis had worn for much of... Read more
Pope Francis: The effects of the war in Ukraine are being felt all over the world
Pope Francis said Friday that the war between Russia and Ukraine is an example of the “globalization of problems” with... Read more
Ukrainian archbishop appeals for release of Catholic priests captured by Russian troops
Two Catholic priests captured by Russian troops are “being tortured without mercy,” the leader of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church... Read more
Pope Francis praises ‘fruitful’ theology of Benedict XVI
Speaking at the 2022 Ratzinger Prize award ceremony, Francis said: “We all feel his spiritual presence and his accompaniment in... Read more
Pope Francis’ trip to Africa rescheduled for February 2023
Pope Francis has rescheduled his trip to the African countries of the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan for... Read more
The Vatican says it’s been hacked — again
A Vatican spokesman said Wednesday that the Holy See has taken down its main vatican.va website amid an apparent attempt... Read more
Cardinal Becciu and the twists and turns of the Vatican finance trial
Recent court hearings have introduced a few revelations about the case as well as possible new accusations against the Secretariat... Read more
Pope Francis: Restoration of Christian unity is ‘an urgent priority in today’s world’
Pope Francis said Wednesday that the full restoration of communion among all Christians is “an urgent priority in today’s world.” Read more
Pope Francis names new economy prefect as Father Guerrero resigns ‘for personal reasons’
Pope Francis has appointed a Spanish layman to lead the Secretariat for the Economy following the resignation of Father Juan... Read more
Pope Francis’ spiritual life tip: A daily examination of conscience helps to avoid repeating mistakes
Pope Francis has recommended a daily examination of conscience as an “indispensable” practice in spiritual life. Read more
