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Pope Francis names Cardinal Cupich a member of Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship
In 2021, the Chicago archbishop welcomed the publication of Traditionis custodes. Read more
Pope Francis: Do not use wheat as a ‘weapon of war’ in Ukraine
‘Please do not use wheat, a staple food, as a weapon of war,’ he urged at the general audience. Read more
Kazakhstan looks forward to papal visit in September as it marks 30 years of diplomatic relations with Vatican
The pope has decided to attend the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in Nur-Sultan. Read more
Pope Francis attends funeral of Cardinal Sodano
The influential former Vatican Secretary of State died on May 27 at the age of 94. Read more
Vatican offers plenary indulgence for visiting the elderly on Grandparents’ Day
The 2nd World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will take place on July 24. Read more
Pope Francis: Remembrance is the antidote to ‘escalation of evil’
The pope was speaking to members of the Jewish service organization B’nai B’rith International. Read more
Pope Francis’ DR Congo and South Sudan itinerary unveiled
Pope Francis will visit the African nations on July 2-7. Read more
Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals, including US Bishop McElroy
The pope made the announcement after the Regina Coeli. Read more
Pope Francis invites Mongolian Buddhists and Catholics to work together to end violence
"We have a duty to arouse in humanity the will to renounce violence and build a culture of peace," Pope... Read more
Cardinal Angelo Sodano, former Vatican secretary of state, dies at 94
The cardinal had been accused in recent years of covering up clerical sexual abuse. Read more
Pope Francis cites JRR Tolkien in essay on storytelling
The pope referred to the ‘Lord of the Rings’ author in the afterword to a new book. Read more
Ukraine war: Catholics invited to join Pope Francis in praying rosary for peace
The Vatican said: ‘All the faithful in every part of the world are invited to support Pope Francis in his... Read more
Pope Francis calls for a Christian economy based on community
The pope was speaking to members of the Global Solidarity Fund. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Ours is the age of fake news, collective superstitions, and pseudo-scientific truths’
The pope dedicated his general audience address to the Book of Ecclesiastes. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘My heart is broken’ over Texas elementary school shooting
The pope was speaking at his Wednesday general audience. Read more
Pope Francis thanks Italian volunteers for helping Ukrainian refugees fleeing ‘absurd war’
The pope thanked volunteers for aiding ‘refugees from Ukraine, especially women and children who have fled this absurd war.’ Read more
Detroit’s new auxiliary is an archbishop and veteran Vatican diplomat
Archbishop Paul Fitzpatrick Russell was the nuncio to Turkey, Turkmenistan, and Azerbaijan. Read more
Pope Francis advances sainthood cause of Filipino bishop known for bilocation
The pope also approved the canonization of Blessed Giovanni Battista Scalabrini. Read more
Witness thrown out of courtroom as Cardinal Becciu cross-examination continues
Msgr. Alberto Perlasca was asked to leave the room by the court’s president. Read more
Pope Francis sends condolences after death of UAE’s Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed
The pope paid tribute to ‘his distinguished and far-sighted leadership in the service of the nation.’ Read more
