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Pope Francis shows ‘further slight improvement’ on Wednesday but prognosis still ‘reserved’
Hundreds of people gathered to pray the rosary for Pope Francis’ health and recovery on Feb. 25, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square at the...

Catholic News Agency
Feb 261 min read


Pope Francis declares Korean War Army chaplain Emil Kapaun ‘venerable’
Father Emil Kapaun celebrates Mass using the hood of a Jeep as his altar on Oct. 7, 1950. (Photo: Public domain) By Kristina Millare/CNA...

Catholic News Agency
Feb 252 min read


ICYMI: Pope Francis launches Jubilee 2025 with opening of Holy Door
Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica before Mass on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2024, officially launching the Jubilee...

Catholic News Agency
Jan 13 min read


Pope Francis warns against gossip, celebrates family life in Vatican Christmas messages
Pope Francis addresses cardinals and senior Vatican officials during his annual Christmas speech to the Roman Curia, Dec. 21, 2024....

Catholic News Agency
Dec 24, 20242 min read


Pope Francis calls for ‘ceasefire on all war fronts’ at Christmas
Pope Francis delivers his Angelus address via a video livestream from his Casa Santa Marta residence within the Vatican due to a cold on...

Catholic News Agency
Dec 23, 20242 min read


Happy Birthday to Pope Francis, a Quotable Pontiff
Pope Francis is presented with a birthday cake aboard the papal plane on the return from his trip to Corsica on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. He...

National Catholic Register
Dec 17, 20245 min read


Pope Francis: Gentleness, respect are more effective than ‘the strength of arguments’
Pope Francis addresses pilgrims gathered in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican for his general audience on Wednesday, Dec. 11,...

Catholic News Agency
Dec 15, 20243 min read


This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of December
Pope Francis prays during his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Oct. 9, 2024. | (Photo: Daniel...

Catholic News Agency
Dec 8, 20242 min read


Pope Francis to open Holy Door in Roman prison on feast of St. Stephen for 2025 Jubilee
Pope Francis opens the Holy Door in L’Aquila, Italy. (Photo: Vatican Media) By Kristina Millare/CNA Pope Francis will open a Holy Door in...

Catholic News Agency
Dec 8, 20242 min read


“Luce,” mascot of dumbed-down Catholicism
The official mascot for the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year is named “Luce,” which is Italian for “light.” (Credit: Simone...

George Weigel
Dec 4, 20243 min read


ICYMI: Vatican says five Holy Doors will be opened during 2025 Jubilee, including at a prison
Pope Francis opens the Holy Door in L'Aquila, Italy, on Aug. 28, 2022. | (Photo: Daniel Ibanez/CNA) By Kristina Millare/CNA The Dicastery...

Catholic News Agency
Dec 2, 20242 min read


ICYMI: How to obtain a plenary indulgence during the 2025 Jubilee
Pope Francis opens the Holy Doors at St. Peter's Basilica to begin the Year of Mercy, Dec. 8, 2015. | (Photo: L'Osservatore Romano) By...

Catholic News Agency
Dec 1, 20245 min read


‘Hope Never Disappoints’ is Holy Father’s new book for 2025 Jubilee Year
The book “Hope Never Disappoints” is based on interviews author Hernán Reyes Alcaide (pictured here) conducted with Pope Francis....

Catholic News Agency
Nov 29, 20243 min read


ICYMI: Papal bull ‘Hope does not disappoint’ proclaims 2025 Jubilee
Pope Francis addresses the crowd at the proclamation of the papal bull “Spes Non Confudit,” meaning “Hope Does Not Disappoint,” at the...

Catholic News Agency
Nov 25, 20244 min read


ICYMI: Full Text of ‘Spes Non Confundit,’ papal bull for the 2025 Jubilee Year
Pope Francis at vespers following the proclamation of the papal bull “Spes Non Confudit,” meaning “Hope does not disappoint,” at the...

Catholic News Agency
Nov 25, 202430 min read


Pope Francis calls for global day of prayer, fasting amid escalating conflict in Holy Land
By Courtney Mares/CNA Pope Francis has called for a global day of prayer and fasting on Oct. 7 to mark the one-year anniversary of the...

Catholic News Agency
Oct 6, 20242 min read


Jerusalem patriarch announces ‘day of prayer and fasting’ on Oct. 7 anniversary
By Madalaine Elhabbal/CNA The Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, has invited the faithful to participate in...

Catholic News Agency
Oct 2, 20242 min read


Pope Francis: Living the fruits of the Holy Spirit helps us spread holiness
By Hannah Brockhaus/CNA Pope Francis said Wednesday the person who lives with joy his anointing in the sacrament of confirmation cannot...

Catholic News Agency
Aug 25, 20242 min read


Regis President meets Pope Francis in Rome
(Photo by Vatican Media) By Salvador D. Aceves President of Regis University Earlier this summer, I had the immense privilege of meeting...

Guest Contributor
Aug 17, 20242 min read


Pope Francis: ‘All things are possible’ when we invite God into our lives
By Kristina Millare/CNA Pope Francis held his first general audience after a monthlong summer break Wednesday, reminding pilgrims...

Catholic News Agency
Aug 11, 20242 min read
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