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Vatican’s First Auditor General and His Deputy Sue Secretariat of State
The first auditor general of the Vatican and his deputy are suing the Secretariat of State for $9.25 million in...
Pope Francis, King of Jordan Discuss "need to encourage Christian presence" in Middle East
Pope Francis received King Abdullah II of Jordan on Thursday in the Vatican for ”cordial discussions” and spoke about the...
"Priestly formation at the heart of evangelization," Pope Francis Tells Seminary Rectors
Pope Francis on Thursday said that “all priestly formation, particularly that of future pastors, is at the heart of evangelization.”
French Cardinal Confesses to Sexual Abuse
A French cardinal said on Monday that he had abused a 14-year-old girl several decades ago and was making himself...
Pope Francis Calls on Religious Not to be Discouraged by "lack of vocations or by aging"
Pope Francis on Monday asked religious not to succumb to pessimism over a lack of vocations and to pray with...
Pope Francis Calls on Catholics to Become Peacemakers
Pope Francis on Tuesday called on Catholics to “disarm their hearts” and become peacemakers.
Why Pope Francis’ November Prayer Intention is for Children who Suffer
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of November is for children who suffer, including war victims and orphans.
Pope Francis Calls on Entrepreneurs to Be "prophets"
Pope Francis on Monday called on entrepreneurs to be “prophets“ and to continue to transform the economy.
Vatican II at 60: A Timeline of Key Moments
Oct. 11 marks the 60th anniversary of a monumental event in the history of the Catholic Church: the gathering in...
Pope Francis Expresses Condolences to Victims of Explosion in Ireland
Pope Francis has assured his “spiritual closeness” to those affected by an Oct. 7 gas station explosion in northwest Ireland.
Vatican’s Synod on Synodality Organizers Say Synod is ‘fruit’ of Second Vatican Council
In a message marking the 60th anniversary of the opening of Vatican II, the organizers of the Synod on Synodality...
French Jesuit and American Legal Scholar Win 2022 Ratzinger Prize
A French Jesuit and an American legal scholar were named the recipients of this year’s Ratzinger prize on Friday.
Pope Francis Mourns 23 Children and Several Adults Killed in Thailand Day Care Attack
Pope Francis has expressed deep sorrow and mourning at the news of a deadly rampage at a day care center...
Pope Recognizes “countless acts of kindness” of Stella Maris, Apostleship of the Sea
Marking more than 100 years of helping seafarers around the world, Pope Francis has recognized the role of Stella Maris,...
Let Your Beauty Shine, Pope Francis Tells Young People
Pope Francis on Friday told young people to let their true beauty shine, the beauty that is a reflection of...
Vatican Opens Canonical Investigation into Australian Bishop
The Vatican has appointed Archbishop Mark Coleridge of Brisbane, president of the Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference, to oversee an investigation...
Catholic Bishops in Belgium Defy Vatican, Publish Ceremony for Blessing Same-sex Unions
In open defiance of the Vatican, Catholic bishops in Belgium on Tuesday announced the introduction of blessing ceremonies for same-sex...
Catholic Prayers for Queen Elizabeth II — and the New King
As millions across the United Kingdom and the whole world today witness the final farewell for Queen Elizabeth II, the...
European Parliament Condemns Repression of Church in Nicaragua, Urges Release of Bishop
By a broad majority, members of the European Parliament on Thursday condemned the escalating repression against the Catholic Church and...
Pope Francis Shares His Concern about Nuclear War Risks in Meeting with Vatican Diplomats
The pope spoke to almost 100 apostolic nuncios and permanent observers of the Holy See who are meeting in Rome...