The newly-appointed Dean of the College of Cardinals purportedly sent a letter to cardinals Wednesday claiming that the China-Vatican deal deal represents the minds of …
‘Never dialogue with the devil,’ Pope Francis says
Pope Francis said today to follow Christ’s example when dealing with the temptation to sin: send the devil away or answer with the Word of …
Pope Francis works from home for second day
Pope Francis postponed his official audiences for Friday, but maintained his private meeting schedule at his residence in Vatican City. The decision comes after the …
‘Worship of initiatives’ is replacing faith, Pope Francis warns priests
In a message yesterday, Pope Francis criticised placing so much importance on Church programs that the essential teachings of the faith are lost. The pope …
Pope Francis: Confession purifies hearts
Penitential procession towards the Basilica of Santa Sabina in Aventino for sh Wednesday. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA On Ash Wednesday, Pope Francis called on Catholics to …
Pope Francis’ Lent advice: Put down phone, pick up Bible
Pope Francis urged Catholics Wednesday to use the season of Lent to spend less time immersed in the chatter and noise of the world through …
A simple plan for Lent
What is the story of Lent? Jesus went into the desert to fast and pray before beginning his work for God. Jesus was tempted several …
Personal conversion needed to confront Satan’s lies, pope says in Lent message
There is an urgent need for personal conversion, without which the temptations of Satan, and the presence of evil, create a “hell here on earth,” …
Pope Francis: Ask God for the strength to love your enemies
Pope Francis offers Mass in Bari, Italy on 23 February 2020. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA Ask God for the grace to love your enemies, Pope Francis …
First Mass since Reformation to be held in Swiss cathedral
The first Catholic Mass in nearly five hundred years will be celebrated at a cathedral in Geneva later this month. Mass will be said in …
Pope Francis on Middle East: War should never be considered normal
Pope Francis waves from the popemobile in Bari, Italy Feb. 23, 2020. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA. War is madness, Pope Francis told bishops gathered in the …
Parts of Notre-Dame plaza, crypt expected to reopen this spring
French officials are hopeful that parts of the plaza of Notre-Dame de Paris, as well as the church’s crypt, will be re-opened roughly a year …
What to expect when Vatican archives on Venerable Pope Pius XII open in March
Venerable Pius XII The Vatican’s archives on the pontificate of Venerable Pius XII will become available for study March 2, possibly bringing to light new …
Pope Francis urges Catholic educators to teach inclusive integral ecology
Pope Francis addresses participants in the plenary of the Congregation for Catholic Education in the Vatican’s Clementine Hall, Feb. 20, 2020. Credit: Vatican Media. Pope …
Pope Francis: The meek are not pushovers
Pope Francis said yesterday that a meek Christian is not weak, but defends his faith and controls his temper. “The meek person is not accommodating …
London to Malta via Rome: Following the money in Vatican financial scandals
The Institute for Religious Works, or ‘Vatican bank’. (File Photo/CNA). The Vatican raid conducted on the chief prosecutor of the Church’s Apostolic Signatura sheds light …
Vatican official raided over London property deal investigation
Vatican authorities have seized documents and computers belonging to a senior curial official as part of an investigation into financial misconduct, the Holy See announced …
Pope Francis requires year of missionary work for future Vatican diplomat priests
Pope Francis May 15, 2019. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA Pope Francis has requested that priests in formation for the Holy See’s diplomatic service be required to …
Next ordinary synod of bishops to be held in 2022
The next ordinary assembly of the synod of bishops is to be held in the Autumn of 2022, according to a press release from the …
‘The Vatican lost everything, got nothing’: An interview with Cardinal Zen
On 11 February, Cardinal Joseph Zen, emeritus bishop of Hong Kong met with Congressional leaders on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. After that meeting, the …