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“May Holy Trinity make us grow in unity”: Holy Father at End of Prayer for Christian Unity
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity concluded Monday with Vespers at the tomb of St. Paul.
Vatican COVID-19 Commission Promotes Vaccine Access for the Vulnerable
The Vatican’s COVID-19 commission said Tuesday it is working to help promote fair access to the coronavirus vaccine, especially for those who are most vulnerable.
Christmas “feast of love incarnate, born for us in Jesus Christ”: Pope Francis
Pope Francis said Wednesday that Christmas brings joy and strength that can remove the pessimism that has spread in human hearts as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Cardinal in Rwanda Appointed to Vatican’s Propaganda Fide
Rwanda’s Cardinal has been appointed to the Vatican's Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples (CEP), whose members are responsible for coordinating the church’s missionary work.
Knights of Columbus Praise US Listing of Nigeria as 'Country of Particular Concern'
The Knights of Columbus has praised the United States for listing Nigeria as among the worst countries for religious freedom, and calling renewed attention to the mass killings of Christians in Nigeria.
St. John Paul II: 1,700 Professors Respond to ‘wave of accusations’ Against Polish Pope
Hundreds of professors have signed an appeal defending St. John Paul II following criticism of the Polish pope in the wake of the McCarrick Report.
The Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe Points Us to God: Pope Francis
The Virgin Mary teaches us about God’s gift, abundance, and blessing, Pope Francis said Saturday on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Pope Francis Approves Overhaul of Vatican’s Financial Watchdog
Pope Francis approved Saturday sweeping changes to the Vatican’s financial watchdog authority.
Pope Francis Expresses Solidarity with Nigerians Following Attack on Farmers
Pope Francis has expressed his solidarity with the people of God in Nigeria following the attack on farmers over the weekend in Borno State, the North-Eastern part of the country.
Benedict XVI’s Former 'Vatileaks' Butler Paolo Gabriele Dies at age 54
The papal butler who was pardoned by Benedict XVI for his role in the “Vatileaks” affair has died at the age of 54.
New Book Highlights St. John Paul II’s Influence Amid Cold War
A new book on St. John Paul II examines the relationship of the Polish pope with Central and Eastern European countries during the Cold War.
Pope Francis Appoints Congolese Cleric to Propaganda Fide, Namibian Priest Administrator
The National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has been appointed to the Vatican's Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples (CEP), whose members are responsible for coordinating the church’s missionary work.
Holy Father Appeals for “reconciliation, peaceful coexistence” in Ivory Coast amid Tension
Pope Francis on Sunday, November 15 appealed for reconciliation and peaceful coexistence in Ivory Coast amid rising tension following the contested October 31 poll.
Pope Francis Congratulates Biden on Election Victory in Phone Call
Presumptive President-elect Joe Biden spoke with Pope Francis on Thursday, his office has announced. The Catholic, former vice president, and presumptive next president was congratulated on his electoral victory by the pope on the morning of Nov. 12.
Freed Missionary Cleric in West Africa Recounts Moving Experience after Meeting Pope
Fr. Pier Luigi Maccalli, the Catholic missionary Priest who was freed last month in Mali after he was kidnapped in Niger in September 2018 was evidently overcome with emotion when he had an audience with Pope Francis earlier this week following his release.
McCarrick Report: Vatican Details McCarrick's Career and Decades of Sexual Misconduct
The Vatican’s Secretariat of State published Tuesday a report on Theodore McCarrick, saying that the Holy See had received inaccurate information about McCarrick from three New Jersey bishops before McCarrick’s 2001 appointment as archbishop of Washington.
Pope Francis to Meet with Families of the Victims of the Nice Basilica Attack
Pope Francis will meet with families of the victims of the Nice basilica attack, the city’s mayor said Saturday at the national memorial service for the victims.
Kenya’s President Meets Pope Francis in Historic Visit, “bilateral relations highlighted”
Kenya’s President, Uhuru Kenyatta met Pope Francis on Friday, November 6 at the Vatican, making him the first Head of State of the East African nation to pay the Holy Father a courtesy visit at the Holy See, the headquarters of the Catholic Church.
The Hallowed Tradition of Cemetery Masses
The end of October and the first few days of November comprise of “Allhallowtide” in the Church--All Hallows Eve, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day. During the month of November, the Church takes special notice to remember, honor and pray for the dead. There are many different cultural traditions around this period, but one of the most consistently honored is the practice of visiting cemeteries.
Victim Petitions to Sue Pre-seminary and Religious Group at Vatican Abuse Trial
At a hearing Tuesday of an ongoing abuse and cover-up trial against two Italian priests, the Vatican court accepted a request from the victim’s lawyer to sue the institution where the alleged abuse took place, as well as the group which oversees it.
