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Vatican Inquiry into Canonization of Former Jesuit Leader, Mentor to Pope Francis, Fr. Arrupe, to Begin
The diocesan tribunal will conclude its inquiry into the life, virtues, and holiness of Father Pedro Arrupe, SJ, with a ceremony on Nov. 14 in Rome.
Confirmation is the "sacrament of witness," not the "sacrament of goodbye": Pope Francis
The Holy Father during his Wednesday general audience said confirmation is a “gift of God” and a “milestone” that should not mark a departure from the Church.
Here’s What Pope Francis is Doing for All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days 2024
For All Souls’ Day, Francis will continue his custom of holding a Mass in a local cemetery to pray for the dead, especially the holy souls in purgatory.
Vatican Publishes First Report on Church Safeguarding Efforts Worldwide
The 50-page report by the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors is the first in an annual series that aims to provide analysis of safeguarding measures.
Pope Francis cuts salaries of Vatican cardinals again
Pope Francis has decided to cut the salaries of the cardinals working at the Vatican again, a measure that will take effect Nov. 1.
In Synod Closing Mass, Pope Francis Calls for "a Church that hears the cry of the world"
At the Synod on Synodality closing Mass on Sunday, Pope Francis said that a synodal Church must be “on the move” following Christ in serving those in need.
10 Questions (and answers) about Synod on Synodality’s Final Document
From its magisterial status to proposals on Church governance, here are answers to the most pressing questions about the Synod on Synodality’s final document.
The Synod on Synodality’s Final Document: What You Need to Know
The text also addresses accountability measures, calling for enhanced financial transparency, and protocols for abuse prevention.
Jesuit Priest Gifts Pope Francis a Special Wheelchair from Cambodia
Apostolic prefect of Battambang in Cambodia Father Enrique “Kike” Figaredo presented Pope Francis with a wheelchair made by land mine survivors in Cambodia.
Pope Francis’ New Encyclical Dilexit Nos (He Loved Us) “the key to his entire pontificate”: Archbishop, Spiritual Writer
Archbishop Bruno Forte of Chieti-Vasto, Italy, presented Dilexit Nos (“He Loved Us”) at a press conference at the Vatican on Oct. 24.
Pope Francis’ New Encyclical Letter “Dilexit Nos”: 10 Inspiring Quotes
Here are some of the most inspiring quotes from Pope Francis in his new encyclical “Dilexit Nos” on the divine and human love of the heart of Jesus Christ.
Pope Francis' Conversation with African Youths Continues to Drive Change as Projects Launched to Transform Communities
Over 40 African digital faith influencers who graduated in an eight-month formation program last month have been given the go ahead to run their projects in their zeal to transform their communities.
Pope Francis: The Holy Spirit is "essential" for Unity in Marriage
“What can the Holy Spirit have to do with marriage, for example? A great deal, perhaps the essential…” the pope said during his general audience Oct. 23.
Pope Francis to Release New Encyclical Letter "Dilexit Nos" on the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The encyclical, titled “Dilexit Nos,” meaning “he has loved us,” will be published on Oct. 24.
Pope Francis Honors Ugandan Pilgrims on 60th Anniversary of Martyrs' Canonization
During the Sunday Angelus prayer at St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis extended a special greeting to a large group of Ugandan pilgrims, including the Vice President of Uganda, Jessica Alupo.
Pope Francis Canonizes 14 New Saints, Including Consolata Missionaries Founder, Priests Martyred in Syria
In a Holy Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, October 20, Pope Francis declared three nineteenth-century founders of Religious Orders and the eleven “Martyrs of Damascus” as Saints to be venerated by the global Catholic Church.
Pope Francis Cautions Youths in Southern Africa to Be Aware of the “traps” of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Pope Francis has cautioned young people in South Africa against life’s “traps” of alcohol and drug abuse.
Pope Francis to Release "first memoir published by a sitting pontiff" in January
The original plan had been to release the memoir after his death. However, the pope decided to publish in light of the upcoming 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope.
Pope Francis Hopes for "reconciled differences" with Orthodox and Protestant Christians
The pope said “the climate of dialogue between the two Churches has lost the acrimony of the past and today allows us to hope for full mutual acceptance.”
“Good work!”: Pope Francis Congratulates Kenya’s New Military Ordinary after Short Stint as Auxiliary Bishop
Pope Francis has described Bishop Wallace Ng’ang’a Gachihi who he recently appointed Local Ordinary of Kenya’s Military Ordinariate as “a hardworking evangelizer” and “a passionate pastor”.
