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Pope Francis Laments "innocent dead" in Holy Land Conflict
The Holy Father made the remarks during a meeting Thursday with a Catholic order of knighthood that supports the Holy Land.
Religious Superiors from Around the World Meeting in Rome to Prevent Abuse
The Unions of Superiors and Superiors General have organized a workshop with the aim of “creating a culture of protection within religious congregations.”
Vatican Joins Interfaith Declaration on Fighting Climate Change
The Holy See has signed an interfaith declaration on taking action to protect the environment during a religious summit held ahead of COP28.
Pope Francis Keeps Busy Schedule Despite Feeling "not well"
Pope Francis is continuing to keep a full schedule even as the Holy Father said he was not feeling well during a meeting Monday morning.
Sunday Angelus: Pope Francis Warns against "duplicity of heart"
During the Sunday Angelus on Nov. 5, Pope Francis warned against living a double life, highlighting the dangers it presents for authentic Christian witness.
Pope Francis Opens Two New Laundromats for the Homeless in Turin, Italy
The new facilities include washers and dryers, detergent, hot showers, and a full range of personal hygiene products.
Here is What Pope Francis is Doing for the Week of All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days
At the Vatican, Pope Francis will mark this holy and significant season with prayer and two liturgies.
Synod on Synodality 2023: Final Report Calls for Greater "co-responsibility" in Church
The Vatican’s nearly monthlong Synod on Synodality assembly concluded with members approving an ambitious text calling for greater “co-responsibility” among all believers in the evangelizing mission of the Church.
The Synod on Synodality’s Listening "method" Comes from the Jesuits
Synod on Synodality delegates in Rome this month are participating in a “conversation in the Spirit,” a method of communal discernment.
Vatican Calls for Peace in Holy Land, Offers to Mediate Between Hamas and Israel
Vatican’s secretary of state Cardinal Pietro Parolin said any mediation would have to take into account "the issue of Israeli settlements, security, and the issue of the city of Jerusalem."
10 Things You Should Know about Blessed Carlo Acutis
Who was Carlo Acutis? Was his body found incorrupt? Was he really a gamer? What did he play? Here are 10 things you should know about this popular Blessed.
Police: Suspect in Theft of Benedict XVI’s Pectoral Cross Arrested
A 53-year-old suspect has been arrested in the theft of Pope Benedict XVI’s pectoral cross.
German Bishops Conclude Tense Gathering with all Eyes on Synod on Synodality in Rome
Conscious of mounting tensions and open defiance around certain issues, the assembly in Wiesbaden served as a charged prelude to more significant debates.
Pope Makes Church First Co-cathedral in History of British Isles
St. Mary of the Isle on the Isle of Man has become the first co-cathedral in the British Isles to share the title with the Archdiocese of Liverpool’s Cathedral of Christ the King.
Spanish Priests Criticize Radio Personalities Who Say Mother Teresa Took Advantage of Poor
On Monday, a contributor to a Spanish radio station news program claimed that St. Teresa of Calcutta was part of a list of “bad people who did things well.”
Blood of St. Januarius “completely liquefied” on Tuesday, His Feast Day
The blood “is not an oracle to consult and even less a city horoscope whose function is to predict misfortune or fortune for the city,” one archbishop said.
Everything You Need to Know about Pentecost
This weekend, the Church celebrates Pentecost, one of the most important feast days of the year that concludes the Easter season and celebrates the beginning of the Church.
Body of Benedictine Sisters’ Foundress Thought to be Incorrupt
Hundreds of pilgrims have descended on a Benedictine monastery for religious sisters in rural Missouri in recent days after news began to spread on social media last week that the recently exhumed remains of the contemplative order’s African American foundress appear to be incorrupt, four years after her death and burial in a simple wooden coffin.
Pentecost Novena: Here's How to Pray the First Novena
The first novena ever prayed is the Pentecost Novena, or the Novena to the Holy Spirit. This year, it begins on Friday, May 19, and concludes on Saturday, May 27.
Beatification Date Announced for Married Couple with Seven children Martyred by Nazis
The entire Ulma family, including one unborn child, will be beatified in Markowa, Poland.
