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Cardinal Pietro Parolin, pictured in St. Peter's Basilica Oct. 3, 2015. Credit: Mazur/catholicnews.org.uk.

Vatican Secretary Stresses “spiritual consonance” Between Pope Francis and Benedict XVI

Sep 1, 2020

Cardinal Pietro Parolin has written an introduction to a book describing the continuity between Pope Francis and his predecessor Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

Pope Francis, pictured in St. Peter's Square Oct. 14, 2017. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

Four Sibling Nurses Who Treated Coronavirus Patients to Meet Pope Francis

Aug 31, 2020

Four adult siblings, all nurses who worked with coronavirus patients during the worst of the pandemic, will on Friday meet Pope Francis, together with their families.

Pope Francis gives the Angelus address June 21, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media.

Pope Francis: The Cross Reminds us of the Sacrifices of the Christian life

Aug 30, 2020

Pope Francis said Sunday the crucifix we wear or hang on our wall is not supposed to be decorative, but a reminder of God’s love and the sacrifices involved in the Christian life.

St. Peter's Basilica. Credit: feliks/Shutterstock.

Vatican Confirms World Mission Sunday Will Take Place amid Pandemic

Aug 29, 2020

The Vatican confirmed Friday that World Mission Sunday will take place as scheduled on Oct. 18, underlining the importance of evangelization and support for the Church’s mission territories amid the pandemic.

Pope Francis holds a soccer ball in St. Peter's Square in 2015. Credit: Vatican Media.

A New Book to Feature Pope Francis’ “most significant speeches to athletes”

Aug 29, 2020

The Vatican is publishing a new book collecting Pope Francis’ notable speeches to athletes of all kinds, and which includes the testimonies of three professional athletes.

Pope Francis waves from his window overlooking St. Peter’s Square during an Angelus address. Credit: Vatican Media.

"Christian charity is not simple philanthropy": Pope Francis

Aug 23, 2020

Christian charity is more than simple philanthropy, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday.

Pope Francis Supports Project to "free" Virgin Mary from Mafia Exploitation in Italy

Aug 20, 2020

Pope Francis has praised a new initiative aimed at countering the abuse of Marian devotions by mafia organizations, who use her figure to wield power and exert control

Pope Francis offers Mass in Gyumri, Armenia June 25, 2016. Credit: Vatican Media/CNA.

Mary’s Assumption into Heaven was a "giant leap for mankind": Pope Francis

Aug 15, 2020

On the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Pope Francis said that Mary’s assumption into Heaven was an infinitely greater achievement than man’s first steps on the moon.

Pope Francis delivers his general audience via livestream on Aug. 12, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media/CNA.

Human Dignity Has Serious Political Implications: Pope Francis

Aug 13, 2020

Pope Francis said Wednesday that Christian faith demands conversion from individualism and a commitment to defending the inherent dignity of every person.

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's "illness is subsiding," His Secretary Says

Aug 12, 2020

Benedict XVI’s personal secretary Archbishop Georg Gänswein has said that the pope emeritus’ illness is “subsiding.”

Pope Francis gives his Angelus address June 8, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media/CNA.

Even in Times of Darkness, God is There: Pope Francis

Aug 9, 2020

When caught in difficult moments or trials, turn your heart to God, who is near even when you do not search for him, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday.

Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Vatican-based Ghanaian Cardinal Promotes Rural Tourism as Sector Projected to Lose Income

Aug 8, 2020

As the global economy braces to lose billions in international tourism in 2020 due to coronavirus travel restrictions, a Cardinal Turkson is encouraging travelers to explore “hidden places.”

Pope Francis greets pilgrims after the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on Feb. 26, 2020. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Pope Francis Sends Donation to Beirut for Explosion Recovery

Aug 8, 2020

Pope Francis has sent a donation of nearly $300,000 in aid to the Church in Lebanon to help with recovery efforts after the devastating explosion which occurred in the capital city of Beirut earlier this week.

Credit: Bohumil Petrik/CNA.

Pope Francis Appoints Six Women to Vatican's Economy Council

Aug 8, 2020

Pope Francis on Thursday named 13 new members to the Council for the Economy, which oversees Vatican finances and the work of the Secretariat for the Economy.

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Baptisms Administered "in name of the community" are Invalid: Vatican

Aug 7, 2020

The Vatican’s doctrinal office issued Thursday a clarification on the sacrament of baptism, stating changes to the formula to emphasize community participation are not permitted.

Pope Francis waves from his window overlooking St. Peter’s Square during an Angelus address. Credit: Vatican Media.

Pope Francis Urges Catholics to Follow ‘God’s Logic’

Aug 2, 2020

Pope Francis urged Catholics Sunday to follow “God’s logic” by taking responsibility for the welfare of others.

The Church of St. James in Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Credit: Miropink/Shutterstock.

Be Inspired by the Virgin Mary, Pope Francis Tells Youth at Medjugorje

Aug 2, 2020

Pope Francis has urged young people gathered in Medjugorje to imitate the Virgin Mary by abandoning themselves to God.

Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square on Oct. 9, 2019. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

Pope Francis Appoints New Personal Secretary

Aug 1, 2020

Pope Francis appointed an official from the Vatican Secretariat of State as his new personal secretary Saturday.

Vatican Finances: London Deal Players Had Prior History

Jul 31, 2020

In the months before Gianluigi Torzi was asked by the Holy See to act as middle man for the final purchase of the London property at 60 Sloane Ave. from Raffaele Mincione, a company owned by Mincione secured a multi-million-euro loan from a company controlled by Torzi.

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Exorcism is a Ministry of Joy, Light, and Peace, New Guide Says

Jul 31, 2020

Exorcism is not an obscure practice shrouded in darkness, but a ministry filled with light, peace, and joy, according to a new guide for Catholic exorcists.