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Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski and St. John Paul II, then Cardinal Karol Wojtyla. Photo Courtesy of Adam Bujak/Bialy Kruk.

Vatican Approves Miracle of Polish Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski

Oct 3, 2019

The Vatican announced Thursday approval of a miracle attributed to Venerable Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski, the former primate of Poland known for his heroic resistance to Communism.

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After Vatican raid, 5 officials and employees suspended

Oct 2, 2019

An Italian news magazine has reported that five Vatican employees have been suspended following an Oct. 1 raid of offices within the Vatican’s Secretariat of State.

Pope Francis imparts a blessing during the celebration of Vespers for the feast of St Therese of Lisieux in the Vatican Basilica, Oct. 1, 2019. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

The Church's Extraordinary Missionary Month Begins under the Gaze of St Therese

Oct 1, 2019

Pope Francis opened the Extraordinary Missionary Month Tuesday invoking St. Therese of Liseux, the patron saint of missionaries.

St. Peter's Basilica. Credit: Bohumil Petrik/CNA.

Vatican Prosecutors Conduct Raid on Secretariat of State Offices

Oct 1, 2019

Vatican prosecutors seized documents and electronic devices in a raid executed Tuesday at the offices of the most senior curial department.

Pope Francis at the general audience Sept. 25, 2019. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Pope Francis Institutes Day to Promote Knowledge and Love of Scripture

Sep 30, 2019

Pope Francis Monday declared the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time to be the Sunday of the Word of God in order to promote a closer relationship with holy scripture and its dissemination in the world.

Cardinal Robert Sarah celebrates Mass in St. Peter's Basilica Sept. 28, 2019. Credit: Evandro Inetti/CNA

Cardinal Sarah Reflects on Priesthood as He Marks 50 Years as Priest, 40 Years as Bishop

Sep 29, 2019

Cardinal Robert Sarah reflected on the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist and the meaning of the priesthood in a Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica Saturday marking his 50th ordination anniversary.

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on April 7, 2012. Credit: Vatican Media.

Concerns about Married Priests Expressed Ahead of Amazon Synod

Sep 28, 2019

Just days before the Amazon synod of bishops is to convene in Rome, a symposium of students of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI published a statement of concern regarding the possibility of married priests, a controversial topic of discussion at the upcoming synod.

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on Nov. 8, 2017. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Pope Francis: Clericalism linked to fixation on sexual morality

Sep 26, 2019

In a meeting with Jesuits in Mozambique earlier this month, Pope Francis said that clericalism is a direct result of rigidity and linked to a fixation on sexual morality.

Pope Francis speaks at the general audience Sept. 25, 2019. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Pope Francis says slander is a 'diabolical cancer'

Sep 25, 2019

Pope Francis said Wednesday that slander is a 'diabolical cancer' that seriously damages the Church.

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on Nov. 8, 2017. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

'Be a voice of conscience,' pope tells Catholic press

Sep 24, 2019

Pope Francis told an association of Italian Catholic news agencies Monday to stay close to the Magisterium and to use their work to distinguish what is good from what is evil.

A briefing in the Holy See's press office. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA

A new book from a Vatican journalist, for Vatican journalists

Sep 19, 2019

A book on papal communication aims to connect the history of the Vatican’s communications office with the theology of the Second Vatican Council.

Pope Francis speaks at the general audience Sept. 18, 2019. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Through sin and scandal, God's Church remains, Pope Francis says

Sep 18, 2019

Because of sinfulness, human projects will always fail, but the Church remains steadfast, even in times of scandal, because she is sustained by the Holy Spirit, Pope Francis said Wednesday.

St. Peter's Basilica. Credit: Bohumil Petrik/CNA.

Vatican City Court Charges Italian Priest with Sexual Abuse during Seminary

Sep 17, 2019

The Vatican announced Tuesday that the Vatican City State’s Promoter of Justice is indicting two Italian priests -- Fr. Gabriele Martinelli on charges of sexual abuse and Fr. Enrico Radice for “aiding and abetting.”

Pope Francis at the general audience Sept. 11, 2019. / Daniel Ibanez / CNA

Pope Francis says he hopes 'seeds of peace' will bear fruit in Africa

Sep 11, 2019

Upon his return to the Vatican after a six-day trip to Africa, Pope Francis said Wednesday that he hopes the "seeds of peace" sown during his apostolic journey will bear fruit in Mozambique, Madagascar, and Mauritius.

Pope Francis in the flight from Madagascar to Mauritius / Ed

Full text of Pope Francis' in-flight press conference from Madagascar

Sep 11, 2019

Please read below for CNA's full transcript of the pope's Sept. 10 in-flight press conference from Antananarivo, Madagascar to Rome:

Pope Francis arrives in Maputo, Mozambique on September 4. Credit: Edward Pentin/EWTN

Pope Francis Arrives in Mozambique for 3-Nation Trip

Sep 4, 2019

Pope Francis arrived in Maputo, Mozambique on Wednesday, kicking off a Sept. 4-10 trip to sub-Saharan Africa. The pope was greeted by government officials at a welcoming ceremony, with singing crowds lining the streets.

Pope Francis speaks to Italian Association of Medical Oncology Sept. 2, 2019. Credit: Vatican Media.

Pope Francis Condemns Euthanasia as Utilitarianism, not Freedom

Sep 2, 2019

Euthanasia is a way of treating the human person as an object; while it may appear to give freedom, it is really a rejection of hope, Pope Francis told an oncology association Sept. 2.

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Do not act with tyranny towards God's creation, Pope Francis says

Sep 2, 2019

In a message for Sunday’s World Day of Prayer for Care of Creation, Pope Francis encouraged Catholics to make simple changes to their lives so that God’s creation is treated with respect.

Pope Francis at the general audience Nov. 15, 2017. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Pope Francis Got Stuck in a Vatican Elevator, Firefighters Helped Him

Sep 1, 2019

Pope Francis begged the pardon of the crowd gathered in St. Peter’s Square Sunday, explaining that he was late because he had gotten stuck in a Vatican elevator and had to wait for help from the fire department.

Pope Francis waves in St. Peter's Square May 8, 2019. Credit: Lucia Ballester/CNA.

Two New African Cardinals among the 13 to be Appointed in October

Sep 1, 2019

Pope Francis announced Sunday he will create 13 new cardinals, from every part of the world, in a consistory Oct. 5. Among them are 10 who are elegible to vote in a future conclave.