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The Institute for Religious Works, or 'Vatican bank'. (File Photo/CNA).

Pope Francis instructs Vatican entities to move all funds to Vatican bank by Sept. 30

Aug 23, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis has ordered that the Holy See and connected entities move all financial assets to the Institute for Works... Read more

Pope Francis prepares to board an ITA Airlines plane for his approximately 10-hour flight from Rome to Edmonton in western Canada on July 24, 2022.

Motto and logo of Pope Francis’ trip to Kazakhstan released

Aug 23, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

The motto of the Sept. 13–15 visit, “Messengers of Peace and Unity,” is written in Kazakh across the top of... Read more

Cardinal Angelo Becciu.

Cardinal Becciu ‘reinstated’ by Pope Francis?

Aug 22, 2022

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Cardinal Becciu, who resigned from all positions and is involved in the Vatican’s historic corruption trial, will reportedly participate in... Read more

A screenshot of a YouTube video of Bishop-elect Francois Beyrouti giving a homily on July 31, 2022.

Pope Francis names new bishop for Melkite Greek Catholic Church in U.S.

Aug 21, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

Bishop-elect Francois Beyrouti grew up in Canada after his family emigrated from Lebanon. Read more

Pope Francis.

Pope Francis: ‘The rule of measure is Jesus and his Gospel’

Aug 21, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

Jesus “wants to tell us that to enter into God’s life, into salvation, we need to pass through him,” Pope... Read more

Pope Francis gives his weekly Angelus address on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022.

Pope Francis calls for ‘peaceful coexistence’ and dialogue in Nicaragua

Aug 21, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis spoke about Nicaragua, where the Catholic Church has been under harassment by the Ortega regime, after the Sunday... Read more

Pope Francis in April 2022

How Pope Francis is changing the shape of the Roman Curia

Aug 19, 2022

By Andrea Gagliarducci

The new round of promotions and demotions in the Vatican is the consequence of two decisions recently taken by Pope... Read more

Cardinal Marc Ouellet.

Vatican will not take Cardinal Ouellet to trial for sex abuse allegation

Aug 18, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

Ouellet, prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Bishops, was accused of sexual assault in a civil suit filed this week... Read more

The Court of Appeal is based at the Royal Courts of Justice in London.

Why the Vatican's Secretariat of State is set to face a trial in the UK over the London property deal

Aug 18, 2022

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Following a ruling by the British Court of Appeal, the Vatican’s Secretariat of State is set to face a trial... Read more

Pope Francis with a surprise visitor on stage at the General Audience in the Vatican on Aug. 17, 2022

Pope Francis: An alliance between old and young will save the family

Aug 17, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis on Wednesday emphasized the family’s need for healthy relationships and dialogue between the young and the elderly. Read more

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Reform and obedience to the Pope: How two crucial meetings will shape the future of the Order of Malta

Aug 17, 2022

By Andrea Gagliarducci

The debate on the reform of the Order of Malta is entering a crucial phase on Wednesday: Two meetings are... Read more

A consistory for the creation of new cardinals in St. Peter’s Basilica Nov. 28, 2020.

What you need to know about Pope Francis’ next consistory

Aug 17, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Saturday, Aug. 27, Pope Francis will place a red biretta on the heads of 18 bishops and two priests,... Read more

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims during the Angelus Aug. 14, 2022.

Pope Francis: Faith is like fire, not a lullaby

Aug 14, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

“Faith is not a ‘lullaby’ that lulls us to sleep, but rather a living flame to keep us wakeful and... Read more

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What is the Vatican’s Pontifical Academy for Life?

Aug 10, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

A controversy over a book and statements made on Twitter has recently drawn increased attention to the Vatican's Pontifical Academy... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience on Aug. 10, 2022

Pope Francis: The desire for ‘eternal youth’ and ‘unlimited well-being’ is delusional conceit

Aug 10, 2022

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis said Wednesday that it is “delusional” to try to stop the natural passage of time in pursuit of... Read more

Cardinal Jozef Tomko in 2018 at a shrine on Mount Zvir, above the village of Litmanová, Slovakia.

Cardinal Tomko, oldest living cardinal, dead at 98

Aug 8, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

Cardinal Jozef Tomko died early Monday morning in Rome at the age of 98. At the time of his death,... Read more

Pope Francis gives his weekly Angelus address Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022.

Pope Francis: Put your trust in God and his care for you

Aug 7, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

“Do not be afraid — this is the certainty that your hearts should be attached to,” Pope Francis said. Read more

Pope Francis meets with Metropolitan Anthony of Volokolamsk at the Vatican, August 5, 2022

Ahead of trip to Kazakhstan, Pope Francis meets with Russian Orthodox Metropolitan Anthony

Aug 5, 2022

By AC Wimmer

Metropolitan Anthony of Volokolamsk, the new head of the Moscow Patriarchate’s Department for External Church Relations, met with Pope Francis... Read more

Pope Francis speaking to participants of an Italian youth camp on August 5, 2022

Pope Francis calls on young people to turn to Jesus like Blessed Carlo Acutis did

Aug 5, 2022

By AC Wimmer

Pope Francis told young Catholics on Friday that Jesus is not just a moral precept but a person and a... Read more

Pope Francis walked with a cane into Paul VI Hall for his Wednesday audience on Aug. 3, 2022.

Pope Francis: Canada is ‘writing a new page’ in Church’s relationship with indigenous peoples

Aug 3, 2022

By Courtney Mares

The pope said that his visit to Canada was "a different journey” from the other international trips of his pontificate. Read more