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Moral Theologian on New Cremation Guidance: "Reverence for body" Still Paramount
Catholic Church teaching on “reverence for the body” must still be at the center of any decisions related to a loved one’s ashes.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Pope Francis on First Sunday of Advent: "I’m improving, but my voice still doesn’t work"
Pope Francis, for the second consecutive Sunday, was assisted by an aide in praying the Angelus, as he continues to recover from an acute bronchial infection.
Cardinal Parolin Will Represent Pope Francis at Climate Conference
The pope was advised by his doctors earlier this week not to travel to Dubai due to a bronchial infection.
Pope Francis Says He Has "very acute infectious bronchitis"
“As you can see, I am alive,” Pope Francis quipped as he met participants in a health care ethics seminar on Thursday morning.
What an African Cardinal Said about Bill Criminalizing Homosexuality in Ghana
Peter Kodwo Appiah Cardinal Turkson has been at the center of controversy in Ghana following his Monday, November 27 comments on Ghana's Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill (anti-LGBTQI+ Bill).
Pope Francis: Technological Focus on Efficiency Dehumanizes Today’s Society
The desire for efficiency “absorbs the uniqueness of each into a bubble of uniformity,” Pope Francis warned.
Vatican: Pope’s Health "stable"; Treatment Continues as Lung Inflammation Remains
The Vatican on Wednesday said Pope Francis’ health was stable as the Holy Father continues to receive treatment for ongoing lung inflammation stemming from a flu infection.
Pope Francis Says He is "still not well," Has Aide Read General Audience Speech
One day after canceling his trip to Dubai at the request of his doctors, Pope Francis appeared at his public Wednesday audience and shared with a raspy voice that he was still not feeling well as he recovers from the flu.
Vatican Cancels Pope Francis’ Trip to Climate Conference in Dubai, Citing Ongoing Illness
The Vatican indicated the Holy Father will still attempt to participate in the conference in some fashion.
