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WATCH | How Coloradans Can Watch Pope Francis’ Funeral Mass Live from Rome

(Photo: Lightstock) Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, at the age of 88. The Archdiocese of Denver invites all the...

Denver Catholic Staff

5 hours ago2 min read

St. Peter's Basilica domes at sunset, framed by buildings. A street with lamps and vehicles leads to the basilica, creating a serene ambiance.

Conclave Cooperation: The Cardinals, the Holy Spirit and You

(Photo: Pexels) “His office let another take.” St. Peter, our first Pope, quoted Psalm 109:8 to his fellow apostles after the Ascension...

Jared Staudt

11 hours ago5 min read

St. Peter's Basilica dome at sunset against a pale sky, flanked by statues. A serene and majestic architectural scene.

More than a Movie: What is a Conclave? And Other Papal Questions, Answered

(Photo: Unsplash) Cardinals from the corners of the world are making their way to Rome to discern who the next Bishop of Rome might be,...

André Escaleira, Jr.

13 hours ago5 min read

Crowd gathers in St. Peter's Square, Vatican City, under a cloudy sky, with St. Peter's Basilica and a fountain visible in the background.

Divine Gift: Denver Students Experience God's Wonders through Pope Francis' Last Papal Blessing

High school students from St. Mary Parish in Littleton were among the crowd present for Pope Francis' Easter message and blessing, which...

Guest Contributor

1 day ago3 min read

A religious figure in white robes washes a seated person's feet outdoors. A crowd watches. It's a solemn, respectful scene.

YOU'RE INVITED | Pray the Novena in Memory of Pope Francis: April 26-May 4

Pope Francis washes the foot of a refugee during Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper at the Center for Asylum Seekers in Castelnuovo...

Denver Catholic Staff

1 day ago9 min read

A man in white religious attire waves, smiling outdoors against a clear blue sky. Statues in the blurred background.

A Look Back on the Missionary Disciple, Pope Francis

Pope Francis at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, Oct. 5, 2016. (Photo: Daniel Ibañez/CNA) As we grieve the loss of our Holy...

Tanner Kalina

1 day ago6 min read

Retrospect on a pontificate

Pope Francis prays during his Wednesday general audience on Feb. 5, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican. (Photo: Vatican...

George Weigel

2 days ago4 min read

A stock image of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome with a large crowd gathered in the Square outside.

WATCH | Local Parishioner Present for the Moment the Bells Tolled in Rome, Announcing Pope Francis' Death

(Video courtesy of Mary Krolicki) As the news of Pope Francis' death made its way around the world yesterday, a wave of grief followed...

André Escaleira, Jr.

2 days ago2 min read

Priests and guards stand by a coffin in a chapel with a triangular ceiling. The scene is solemn with red, gold, and white colors present.

Pope Francis to be buried at St. Mary Major Basilica following Saturday funeral

The body of Pope Francis lies in state at the Vatican's Domus Sanctae Marthae chapel, surrounded by Swiss Guards, cardinals, and Vatican...

Catholic News Agency

2 days ago2 min read

Pope Francis has died. What happens now?

Candles with Pope Francis’ image on them stand outside Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Feb. 21, 2025. (Photo: Daniel Ibañez/CNA) The Vatican...

André Escaleira, Jr.

4 days ago5 min read

Pope Francis has died: From Simple Pastor to Reforming Pontiff to 'House of the Father'

Images of Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila and Pope Francis during a visit to Rome with the Papal Foundation in 2024. (Photo: Vatican Media)...

Roxanne King

4 days ago12 min read

Sunset over St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. The golden sun illuminates the domed structure, with a warm glow casting over the cityscape.

Synodality against episcopacy?

(Photo: Pixabay) After defining , within strict limits, the infallibility of papal teaching on faith and morals, the First Vatican...

George Weigel

Apr 93 min read

A group of bishops in white robes and miters sit in a grand hall, listening to a speaker. The mood is solemn. "Concilium Nicaenum I" is visible.

Vatican releases document to mark 1,700th anniversary of First Council of Nicaea

The Council of Nicaea in 325 as depicted in a fresco by Giovanni Guerra (1544-1618), Cesare Nebbia (1534-1614) e aiuti, in Salone Sistino...

Catholic News Agency

Apr 62 min read

A smiling woman in a black lace veil shakes hands with a man in white in an ornate room. Two men in black robes and pink sashes sit in the background.

A Surreal Blessing: Local Parishioner Reflects on Meeting Pope Francis Two Weeks Before His Hospitalization

(Photo: Vatican Media, courtesy of Sandra Miley) Two weeks before Pope Francis was hospitalized on Feb. 14, Sandra Miley, parishioner at...

André Escaleira, Jr.

Apr 23 min read

Pope St. John Paul II, vested in yellow and white robes, holds a cross, eyes closed in prayer. Background features blurred floral decorations. Peaceful atmosphere.

Pope St. John Paul II, Doctor of the Church?

Pope St. John Paul II celebrates Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver during World Youth Day 1993....

George Weigel

Apr 23 min read

Two men in suits stand indoors near framed portraits of religious figures in red robes. One gestures while speaking, creating a solemn mood.

Meet the Cardinal Who Oversees the Making of Saints

Cardinal Marcello Semeraro outlines the journey to canonization. Cardinal Marcello Semeraro discusses the canonization process —...

National Catholic Register

Mar 228 min read

Pope spending papal anniversary in hospital as pneumonia recovery continues

Crowds gather to pray the rosary for Pope Francis’ health on Feb. 27, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. (Photo: Daniel...

Catholic News Agency

Mar 131 min read

Demythologizing some recent Catholic history

(Photo: MTF-GR, Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 4.0) The National Catholic Reporter recently saw fit to mark Cardinal Timothy Dolan’s...

George Weigel

Mar 123 min read

This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of March

Pope Francis prays during Mass on the solemnity of the Epiphany on Jan. 6, 2025, in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. (Photo: Vatican...

Catholic News Agency

Mar 91 min read

Pope Francis: Lent is a time to accept our fragility, rekindle hope in Jesus

Cardinal Angelo De Donatis sprinkles ashes during the celebration of Mass on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the Basilica of Santa...

Catholic News Agency

Mar 82 min read

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