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‘Do not lose hope’: Pope Francis offers Mass for Myanmar’s Catholics in St. Peter’s Basilica
The pope urged Burmese Catholics not to fall into despair following a military coup on Feb. 1. Read more
Pope Francis and John Kerry meet at the Vatican
U.S. President Joe Biden’s climate envoy is in Europe ahead of November’s UN Climate Change Conference. Read more
Pope Francis to anti-pedophilia group: ‘Your work is more necessary than ever’
The pope was speaking to members of the Italian Meter association. Read more
Pope Francis thanks charismatic Catholics and evangelicals for offering ‘sign of fraternity’
The pope sent a video message praising the work of the Italian Charismatic Consultation. Read more
Pope Francis to discuss climate change with John Kerry at Vatican
The former Secretary of State is also a keynote speaker at a Vatican conference Read more
Pope Francis urges scouts to ‘spread light and hope’
The pope welcomed members of the Scouts Unitaires de France to Rome on the group’s 50th anniversary. Read more
Pope Francis meets Argentine president for first time since abortion legalization
Alberto Fernández championed a bill that legalized abortion up to the the 14th week of pregnancy. Read more
Vatican abuse trial: Witness testimony gives conflicting view of victim, pre-seminary
The Vatican City State’s criminal court heard testimony from five witnesses. Read more
Pope Francis at the general audience: ‘Prayer works miracles’
The pope expressed delight at holding his first general audience with members of the public for six months. Read more
Vatican responds to bishops’ call to amend Church law on crimes against minors
The Vatican told English and Welsh bishops that it was in the process of altering the Code of Canon Law. Read more
What is the new ministry of catechist? A CNA explainer
Pope Francis has instituted a new lay ministry of catechist. Here’s what that means. Read more
Vatican fixes website glitch showing two versions of Catechism
Before it was corrected, the website displayed texts not reflecting recent significant changes to the Catechism. Read more
Pope Francis institutes new ministry of catechist
The pope instituted the new lay ministry in the apostolic letter Antiquum ministerium. Read more
Pope Francis: The Spiritual Exercises deepen the concept of personal reform
The pope made the comment in a video message for the launch of a book by one his early spiritual... Read more
Vatican creates group to study separating mafia from the Catholic Church
The group is being established in honor of Rosario Livatino, a Catholic judge killed by the mafia. Read more
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Vatican Conference 2021: Chelsea Clinton, Francis Collins speak on second day
Chelsea Clinton called for the regulation of “anti-vaccine content” on social media. Read more
Pope Francis meets with bishop of murdered lay missionary
Nadia De Munari, an Italian lay missionary, died April 24. Read more
Cardinals’ council discusses pandemic recovery, curial reform with Pope Francis
The seven members of the Council of Cardinals met online. Read more
Pope Francis to hold general audience with the public on May 12
For the past six months, the pope has held his Wednesday audiences in the library of the Apostolic Palace. Read more
Pope Francis prays for pandemic-stricken India
The pope said: “I am writing to convey my heartfelt solidarity and spiritual closeness to all the Indian people.” Read more
