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Swiss Catholic Bishop Appoints Lay People in Place of Episcopal Vicars
A Swiss Catholic bishop has announced that he is appointing lay people in place of episcopal vicars in his diocese.
Pope Francis Marks 500 Years Since Conversion of St. Ignatius of Loyola
Pope Francis said Sunday that the cannonball that wounded Ignatius of Loyola 500 years ago not only changed the saint’s...
“If your heart has a festering wound … open your heart to the Holy Spirit”: Pope Francis
Pope Francis on Sunday urged those who feel trapped by loneliness, despair, and pain to open themselves to the Holy...
Laudato si' Week Recalls Encyclical's Sixth Anniversary
The Vatican is observing Laudato si’ Week to mark the sixth anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical on care for our common home....
"Praying is not easy": Pope Francis at Wednesday General Audience
Pope Francis acknowledged Wednesday that praying is hard, but suggested ways to overcome common obstacles.
Israel-Gaza Conflict: Patriarch Pizzaballa Asks Catholics to Pray for Peace and Justice
Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa has urged Catholics worldwide to pray for “peace and justice” as violence racks the Holy Land.
Pope Francis: Children’s Deaths in Israel-Gaza Conflict ‘terrible and unacceptable’
Pope Francis made an impassioned appeal Sunday for an end to surging violence in the Holy Land.
Pope Francis Thanks Charismatic Catholics, Evangelicals for Offering ‘sign of fraternity'
Pope Francis on Saturday thanked charismatic Catholics and evangelicals in Italy for offering a “sign of fraternity.”
Pope Francis Urges Scouts to ‘spread light and hope’
Pope Francis urged scouts Friday to “spread light and hope” wherever they go.
Persistent Prayer Can Lead to Miracles: Pope Francis at General Audience
Pope Francis said Wednesday that persistent prayer can lead to miracles “because prayer goes directly to the heart of the...
Pope Francis Institutes New Ministry of Catechist
Pope Francis issued an apostolic letter Tuesday formally instituting the new lay ministry of catechist.
German Catholics Defy Vatican with Blessing Ceremonies for Same-sex Couples
Priests and pastoral workers in Germany defied the Vatican Monday by conducting blessing ceremonies attended by same-sex couples.
Pope Francis to Issue Apostolic Letter on Ministry of Catechist
Pope Francis will issue an apostolic letter next week on the ministry of catechist.
Papal Foundation Announces $9m in Grants for Charitable Projects
The Papal Foundation announced April 28 they will be distributing $9.2 million in grants to dioceses in 64 countries in...
Pope Francis at General Audience: Christian meditation “not a withdrawal into ourselves”
Pope Francis said Wednesday that Christian meditation is a way of encountering Jesus and not “a withdrawal into ourselves.”
Pope Francis at the Regina Coeli: Mediterranean Migrant Deaths are ‘moment of shame’
Pope Francis said Sunday that the recent deaths of 130 migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea marked “a moment of shame.”
“You will be shepherds like him”: Pope Francis to New Priests He Ordained on Sunday
Pope Francis ordained nine men to the priesthood on Sunday, urging them to be shepherds like Christ throughout their priestly...
Pope Francis Declares Blind 14th-Century Lay Dominican a Saint
Pope Francis declared a blind 14th-century Italian lay Dominican a saint Saturday using a process known as “equipollent” canonization.
Cardinal Nichols Leads Catholic Community in Mourning Death of Prince Philip at age 99
Cardinal Vincent Nichols led the Catholic community Friday in mourning the death of Prince Philip at the age of 99.
Pope Francis Calls for Global COVID-19 Recovery Plan in Message to World Bank and IMF
Pope Francis appealed for a global coronavirus recovery plan in a message to participants in the spring meetings of the...