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Pope Francis to visit Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan
The pope will travel to Kinshasa, Goma, and Juba. Read more
Pope Francis on Ash Wednesday: Lent is about eternal rewards, not appearances
The pope’s homily was read by Cardinal Pietro Parolin. Read more
Catholics invited to pray Stations of the Cross in St. Peter’s Basilica in Lent
The devotions will be accompanied by paintings of Christ’s Passion by an Italian artist Read more
Pope Francis on Ash Wednesday: Lent is a time for conversion and interior renewal
The pope was speaking at his Wednesday general audience. Read more
Cardinal Grech: Synod on Synodality ‘is not sociological analysis of the Church’
The Maltese cardinal is the Synod on Synodality’s chief organizer. Read more
Pope Francis thanks Polish people for opening homes to Ukrainians fleeing war
The pope was speaking at his weekly general audience. Read more
Vatican finance trial to continue with Cardinal Becciu first to testify
Cardinal Becciu said that ‘finally the hour to speak the truth has arrived.’ Read more
Vatican introduces three days of paid paternity leave for employees
Pope Francis approved the change. Read more
After meeting Pope Francis, leader invites France’s Muslims to pray for peace in Ukraine
The pope has asked people worldwide to fast and pray for an end to the conflict. Read more
Pope Francis reportedly tells Order of Malta leaders there is ‘no urgency’ to complete reforms
The pope will make the final decisions on reform of the 1,000-year-old order. Read more
Pope Francis remembers historic Iraq visit 1 year later
He said his visit on March 5-8, 2021, was ‘unforgettable.’ Read more
Vatican cardinal: ‘There is still room for negotiation’ to end Ukraine conflict
Cardinal Pietro Parolin said the Vatican was ready to help Russia and Ukraine resume the path of dialogue. Read more
Pope Francis appeals for end to ‘tragic’ Ukraine conflict
He called for the opening of humanitarian corridors. Read more
Pope Francis expresses sorrow in phone call to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
The Ukrainian Embassy to the Holy See announced the news on Twitter. Read more
Pope Francis to Ukrainian Catholic leader: ‘I will do everything I can’ to help end conflict
The pope assured Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk of his closeness, support, and prayers for Ukraine. Read more
PHOTOS: Polish Catholics pray for end to Ukraine conflict at St. John Paul II’s tomb
John Paul II was the first pope in modern times to visit Ukraine. Read more
Vatican releases Pope Francis’ schedule for first international trip of 2022
The pope will travel by catamaran between islands in Malta. Read more
Pope Francis visits Russian embassy to Vatican ‘to show his concern’ at Ukraine conflict
The visit lasted around half an hour. Read more
Pope Francis cancels Ash Wednesday Mass, trip to Florence due to knee pain
The Holy See press office said the pope was suffering from ‘acute gonalgia.’ Read more
Pope Francis’ cardinal advisers discuss role of women in the Church
They heard and commented on a report on ‘the role of women and the Marian principle in the Church.’ Read more
