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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...
Pope Francis at the general audience: ‘There is no grief in the Church that is borne in so
Pope Francis said on Wednesday that the communion of saints means that Christians are never alone in the darkest moments...
How to obtain a plenary indulgence during Holy Week 2023
A plenary indulgence is a grace granted by the Catholic Church through the merits of Jesus Christ, Mary and all...
On St. Bakhita Day: Global Prayer Marathon to Mark World Day of Prayer against Trafficking
Catholics across the globe will take part in an online prayer marathon on Monday marking the world day of prayer...
World’s Oldest Bishop Dies in Spain at Age 104
Bishop Damián Iguacén Borau died Tuesday at his residence in Huesca in northeastern Spain. He was 104 years old.
Benedict XVI’s Former 'Vatileaks' Butler Paolo Gabriele Dies at age 54
The papal butler who was pardoned by Benedict XVI for his role in the “Vatileaks” affair has died at the...
The Ethics of Moderna's Coronavirus Vaccine
While the Bishop of Tyler asserted Monday that the coronavirus vaccine being developed by Moderna “is not morally produced”, the...
Pope Francis Congratulates Biden on Election Victory in Phone Call
Presumptive President-elect Joe Biden spoke with Pope Francis on Thursday, his office has announced. The Catholic, former vice president, and...
Context of Pope’s ‘civil union’ Documentary Comment Reported
A fuller context of remarks from Pope Francis on civil unions in a recent documentary has emerged, while questions continue...
Former Spiritual Director of 'Medjugorje Visionaries' Excommunicated
A laicized priest who had been the spiritual director to six people who said they experienced visions of the Blessed...