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Pope Francis Condemns Reported Israeli Sniper Attack on Gaza Catholic Church
The Latin Patriarch in Jerusalem reported that two women were shot by the IDF on Dec. 16.
Pope Francis Turns 87: One of the Oldest Popes in Church History
As the 266th successor of St. Peter to the papacy, Francis will be the oldest bishop of Rome since Pope Leo XIII, the oldest pope in history.
Vatican Court Sentences Cardinal to 5 Years in Jail for Embezzlement
Five other defendants in the "Trial of the Century" received similar sentences.
Vatican Doctrine Office Encourages Single Mothers to Receive Communion after Confession
The Vatican’s doctrine office published a letter on Thursday confirming that single mothers can receive Communion after going to confession.
Pope Francis Recognizes Miracle Attributed to St. Teresa of Ávila’s Spiritual Daughter
In a decree signed Dec. 14, Pope Francis authorized the beatification of Ana de Lobera y Torres, better known by her religious name Sister Ana de Jesús.
Pope Francis Says That He Wants to Be Buried in Marian Basilica in New Interview
Pope Francis has said that he wants to be buried in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome because of his devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Pope Francis Celebrates 54 Years as a Priest
On Dec. 13, 1969, just four days before his 33rd birthday, Jesuit Jorge Mario Bergoglio — who today is Pope Francis — was ordained a priest.
Synod on Synodality Next Steps: Pope to Choose "big questions" for Further Study
The possible ordination of women to the diaconate is among the “matters of great relevance” that synod delegates in October said require further consideration.
Vatican: Small Part of Cremated Ashes Can Be Kept in Personal Place in Certain Cases
The guidance came from a letter written by Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, who serves as the prefect for the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.
Pope to Vatican Employees: Lure of Corruption is Dangerous and "we must be vigilant"
Pope Francis received in an audience on Monday the members of the Office of the Auditor General.
Pope Francis Expresses Concern about Italy’s Low Birth Rate
Pope Francis on Monday received the prefects of the Italian Republic in the Clementine Hall of the Apostolic Palace.
Pope Francis: Vatican Nativity Scene Should Prompt Prayers for the Holy Land
The pope made his remarks in a Saturday morning audience in Paul VI Hall with two delegations who donated the Christmas tree and Nativity scene.
Pope at Angelus: "Through silence and prayer, we make space for Jesus"
Pope Francis highlighted the importance of listening to God by embracing the example of John the Baptist.
Vatican unveils Nativity scene honoring St. Francis of Assisi and devotion’s 800-year-old origin
The scene in St. Peter’s Square depicts not only Mary and Joseph standing beside the manager, but also St. Francis of Assisi and others.
Pope Francis Announces Catholic Church’s First World Day of Children
The event was inspired by a 9-year-old boy named Alessandro, who proposed the idea to the pope to have an international event for younger children.
The Story Behind the Immaculate Conception Banner at Every Vatican Angelus
The banner’s declaration recalls the Marian spirituality of St. Maximilian Kolbe, who had a special devotion to the Immaculate Conception.
PHOTOS: Pope Francis Honors Virgin Mary on Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Pope Francis prayed in front of a statue of the Immaculate Conception near Rome’s Spanish Steps, which sits atop a nearly 40-foot-high column.
Pope Francis Reads Speeches Unassisted for the First Time in Nearly Two Weeks
The pope seemed to show improvement Thursday by reading out his speeches during his various meetings on Dec. 7.
Pope Francis’ cardinal advisers hear from 2 female professors on women’s role in the Church
The pope’s Council of Cardinals has been discussing the role of women in the Church since February 2022.
Pope Francis Signs Interfaith Climate Statement As Part of COP28 Summit in Dubai
“Our faith instills in us a sacred duty to cherish not only our human family but also the fragile ecosystem that cradles us,” the document said.
