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Pope Francis Reforms Roman Curia with Launch of Vatican Constitution
The long-awaited text replaces the 1988 document ‘Pastor bonus.’
How Praedicate Evangelium Changes the Vatican’s Dicasteries: A CNA Explainer
Pope Francis has promulgated a new apostolic constitution, Praedicate evangelium, which reforms the structure of the Roman Curia. Here are some of the changes:
Vatican Confirms Pope is Inviting World’s Bishops to Join in Ukraine-Russia Consecration
The pope is asking the bishops ‘to join him in praying for peace and in consecrating and entrusting Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.’
Pope Francis: After a Nuclear War, Humanity Would Have to "start from scratch"
The pope was speaking on the 21st day of the war in Ukraine.
Pope Francis to Consecrate Russia and Ukraine to Immaculate Heart of Mary
The consecration will take place on March 25.
Pope Francis Meets Bishop-elect for South Sudan's Rumbek Diocese at Vatican
On Monday, Pope Francis met the South Sudan bishop-elect whose consecration was postponed last year after he was shot in the legs shortly after his nomination to lead Rumbek diocese.
The Saints Show Us How to Live in Communion With the Church: Pope Francis
Saturday marked the 400th anniversary of the canonization of saints Ignatius of Loyola, Francis Xavier, Teresa of Avila, Philip Neri, and Isidore the Farmer.
Pope Francis’ March Prayer Intention: For Christians Facing New Bioethical Challenges
‘Let us pray that we may give a Christian response to bioethical challenges,’ the pope said.
Lent is a Time for Conversion, Interior Renewal: Pope Francis on Ash Wednesday
The pope was speaking at his Wednesday general audience.
Pope Francis on Ash Wednesday: Lent is about Eternal Rewards, Not Appearances
The pope’s homily was read by Cardinal Pietro Parolin.
Vatican Introduces Three Days of Paid Paternity Leave for Employees
Pope Francis approved the change.
Pope Francis Appeals for End to "tragic" Ukraine Conflict
He called for the opening of humanitarian corridors.
Pope Francis Expresses Sorrow in Phone Call to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
The Ukrainian Embassy to the Holy See announced the news on Twitter.
"I'll do everything I can" to Help End Conflict: Pope Francis to Ukrainian Catholic Leader
The pope assured Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk of his closeness, support, and prayers for Ukraine.
Pope Francis decries excessive ‘exaltation of youth’ as he begins new catechesis series
He said that idealized youth was ‘the dominant image of 20th-century totalitarianism.’
Pope Francis Says Eastern Catholic Churches Have Shown Heroic Faith amid Miseries of War
The pope lamented that John Paul II’s appeal to avoid conflict in Iraq went unheeded
Pope Francis Gives Personal Reflection on His More Than 52 Years of Priesthood
He suggested the speech might be the ‘swan song’ of his priestly life.
"Let us ask ourselves if, in our hearts, we love the Church": Pope Francis
At the general audience, he concluded his 12-week catechesis on St. Joseph.
Pope Francis Seeks "healthy decentralization" with New Changes to Canon Law
Pope Francis signed the motu proprio on the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes.
Pope Francis Changes Structure of Vatican Doctrinal Office in Latest Roman Curia Reform
The restructuring is the latest step in Pope Francis' ongoing reform of the Roman Curia.
