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Sr. Raffaella Petrini of Franciscan Sisters of Eucharist to Become First Woman to Head Vatican City State Governorate
Sister Raffaella Petrini of the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist (FSE) will become the first woman to lead the Vatican City State governorate when she takes office March 1.
Ecumenical Initiative Calls for Unity to Celebrate Easter Together
This year both Easters — Catholic and Orthodox — fall on the same date, April 20, due to the alignment of the Julian and Gregorian calendars.
A New Generation of Saints? 6 Millennials on the Road to Canonization
Six young people who lived with deep faith and committed their lives to the Church that Jesus founded are on their way to being proclaimed saints.
Pope Francis Hospitalized at Gemelli to Undergo Testing, Treatment for Bronchitis: Latest Vatican Updates
Here’s the latest news on Pope Francis’ health and hospitalization.
Pope Francis Hospitalized at Gemelli to Undergo Testing, Treatment for Bronchitis: Vatican
The 88-year-old pope was hospitalized in the late morning on Feb. 14, following meetings with a number of people, including the Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico.
1.3 Million Pilgrims Pass Through St. Peter’s Holy Door in Jubilee’s First Month
Besides the Holy Doors, various factors have contributed to the high number of people visiting Rome and other parts of Italy to take part in jubilee year celebrations.
"Let us do penance for peace": Pope Francis at Wednesday Audience
Making the effort to use his own voice at the end of the audience, the pope earnestly pleaded with Catholics to “do our best” to bring an end to all conflicts.
Paris Grand Mosque Rector Proposes to Pope Francis a Meeting Between Muslims and Christians
Chems-Eddine Hafiz made the proposal on Feb. 10 at Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican during an audience with the pope.
"Love is worth more than intelligence": Pope Francis to Paris AI Action Summit
“I ask all those attending the Paris summit not to forget that only the human ‘heart’ can reveal the meaning of our existence,” the Holy Father wrote.
Dignity of Migrants Comes First: Pope Francis to U.S. Bishops amid Mass Deportations
Pope Francis addressed the bishops of the United States on Tuesday about the country’s ongoing mass deportation of immigrants.
St. Teresa of Calcutta Added to Church Calendar As Optional Memorial
The decree issued Feb. 11 by the Vatican noted the influence of St. Teresa’s spirituality around the world.
Young Christians, Muslims, Jews at the Vatican: "It’s possible to live together in peace"
The “Middle Meets” project aims to create a space for listening and understanding between Muslim, Jewish, and Christian students.
People "terrorized" by U.S. Crackdown on Illegal Immigration: Vatican Official
“A crackdown is a terrible way to administer affairs and much less to administer justice,” Czech-born Canadian Jesuit Cardinal Michael Czerny said.
Defending Indigenous Rights "a matter of justice": Pope Francis
“Land, water, and food are not mere commodities but the very basis of life and the link between these [Indigenous] peoples and nature,” Pope Francis said.
Military, Police Gather with Pope Francis for Armed Forces Jubilee Mass: PHOTOS
Pope Francis also praised the “important priestly presence” of military chaplains, pointing to the moral and spiritual support they provide.
Man Desecrates Main Altar of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, Throws Candelabras to the Ground
A man desecrated the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica on Friday by climbing on top of it and throwing six candelabras that were on the altar to the ground.
Pope Francis: Keep the Hope that it is Possible to Eradicate Human Trafficking
In his message for the 11th International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking, Pope Francis offered a message of hope.
Pope Francis Praises Midwives, Obstetricians, Gynecologists Who Welcome Babies with "humanity"
The pope’s words were conveyed in a written speech handed out during an audience with an association of midwives and OB-GYNs on Feb. 6.
Pope Francis Highlights Hope for Fifth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Pope Francis has chosen “Blessed Are Those Who Have Not Lost Hope” as the theme for the fifth World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly on July 27.
Pope Francis Urges All Catholics to Be "missionaries of hope" Through Prayer and Action
“I urge all of you, children, young people, adults, and the elderly, to participate actively in the common evangelizing mission of the Church,” the pope shared in his message.
