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Pope Francis expresses ‘sorrow and shame’ for Catholic role in abuse against Indigenous peoples
“I want to say to you with all my heart: I am very sorry,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope Francis to visit Indigenous peoples in Canada in July
“I will be happy to benefit again from meeting you by visiting your native lands, where your families live,” Pope... Read more
Pope Francis advocates for inclusion of people with disabilities in society
The pope underlined that the Church in particular is called to help those with disabilities to “make their voices heard.” Read more
Pope Francis: Armida Barelli is a model for politically engaged Catholic women
The pope recalled that in 1924 his grandmother met Barelli, who will be beatified in April. Read more
Cardinal Becciu not bound by pontifical secret in Vatican finance trial, judge rules
The judge said Pope Francis had dispensed Becciu from the obligation of the pontifical secret. Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Brooklyn auxiliary bishop at age 75
Bishop Paul Sanchez had served as an auxiliary since 2012. Read more
Pope Francis appoints new bishop of Lourdes
The pope chose the 58-year-old priest Msgr. Jean-Marc Micas. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Rhetoric of inclusion’ is not enough to forge a ‘culture of social tenderness’
The pope said that ‘the rhetoric of inclusion is the ritual formula of every politically correct discourse.’ Read more
New Vatican instruction: Identity of Catholic schools to be respected by teachers, students
‘Everyone has the obligation to recognize, respect, and bear witness to the Catholic identity of the school,’ the new document... Read more
Pope Francis mourns Egyptian cardinal whose life was marked by ‘faith and priestly zeal’
Cardinal Antonios Naguib died in Cairo at the age of 87. Read more
Pope Francis meets Canadian Indigenous leaders at the Vatican
The pope spent a total of two hours with representatives of the Métis and Inuit peoples. Read more
Vatican cardinal brings ambulance from Pope Francis to Ukraine
This is the second time that Cardinal Konrad Krajewski has traveled to Lviv since full-scale war broke out. Read more
Vatican corrects ‘extraordinary form’ error in new constitution
The Vatican constitution now refers to ‘the liturgical books prior to the reform of the Second Vatican Council.’ Read more
Pope Francis wants us to do this when we give to the poor
“When you give alms, do you touch the hand of the person asking, do you look them in the eyes?”... Read more
Pope Francis: In confession, the priest should guide penitent to holiness
Pope Francis spoke to around 800 priests and seminarians at the end of a course on the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Read more
Pope Francis consecrates Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
In his homily, the pope said that the consecration ‘is no magic formula but a spiritual act.’ Read more
As it happened: Pope Francis’ Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Our reporters were inside St. Peter’s Basilica for the consecration of Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Read more
Vatican invites Catholics to pray for peace in Good Friday liturgy
The Vatican’s liturgy office said it would not be issuing COVID-19 guidelines for Holy Week liturgies this year. Read more
5 things to know about Pope Francis’ consecration prayer to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
The prayer will be recited by Catholics worldwide on March 25. Read more
Consecration of Russia and Ukraine ‘a radical call’ to personal conversion, says Vatican cardinal
‘The consecration will have its own efficacy,’ Cardinal Piacenza said. Read more
