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"Excess enslaves you," Pope Francis Warns Christians
Pope Francis addressed the problems of materialism in his Angelus reflection in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday.
Pope Francis to Attend "Miracle of the Snow" Commemoration in Rome
Each year white rose petals fall from the ceiling of the papal Marian basilica in commemoration of a miraculous snowfall in Rome on Aug. 5 in 358 A.D.
Vatican Reveals Details about 1974 Ruling on Alleged "Lady of All Nations" Apparition
The DDF said that in 1974 the doctrinal office voted unanimously that the visions were not supernatural and would not be further investigated.
Pope Francis Tells AI Leaders: No Machine Should Ever Choose to Take Human Life
In a message to an AI ethics conference in Hiroshima, Japan, the pope underlined that artificial intelligence has implications for the future of war and peace in our world.
Synod Organizer Says Vatican Doctrine Office is Studying Women Deacons
Cardinal Mario Grech said the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith is studying “the women’s diaconate” within the context of its in-depth study of ministries.
These are the Members of the Synod on Synodality Study Groups
The Instrumentum Laboris, the guiding document for the October 2024 assembly, makes reference to these study groups throughout.
New Instrumentum Laboris Focuses on How to Implement Goals of Synod on Synodality
“Without tangible changes, the vision of a synodal Church will not be credible,” the Instrumentum Laboris, or “working tool,” says.
Pope Francis Appoints New Prefect of Vatican Archives
The Vatican Apostolic Archive contains 53 miles of shelving preserving documentation preserving important documents for the Church dating to the eighth century.
50,000 Altar Servers Headed to Rome for Meeting this Month
The German Bishops’ Conference stated in a July 2 press release the theme for the 13th pilgrimage is “With You,” an expression taken from the Book of Isaiah.
Vatican Excommunicates Former Apostolic Nuncio to the U.S. for Schism
The Vatican has officially excommunicated Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith announced Friday.
Why are there no papal audiences during July?
The Vatican usually suspends such audiences on only two occasions: during the month of July and the week when the pontiff carries out his spiritual retreat.
Vatican to Publish Instrumentum Laboris for October’s Synod on Synodality Meeting
The Instrumentum Laboris, or “working tool” for the upcoming 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, will be presented July 9.
This is Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for the Month of July
“The anointing of the sick is not a sacrament only for those who are at the point of death. No. It is important that this is clear,” the Holy Father said July 2.
Pope Francis to Canonize "Martyrs of Damascus," Three Others on Oct. 20
The pope declared the date of the canonization after the College of Cardinals voted to approve the canonizations of 15 people in a consistory on July 1.
Cardinals Approve Canonization of Carlo Acutis, Date to be Decided
Pope Francis said July 1 that the date for the canonization Mass of the computer-coding teenager will be announced at a later time, the Vatican said.
Pope Francis Asks Sacred Heart of Jesus to Convert Hearts Who Want War
Pope Francis prayed for the intercession of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Sunday to convert “the hearts of those who want war” to projects of dialogue and peace.
"Open the doors" of the Church, Pope Francis Implores on Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul
The pope addressed thousands gathered within St. Peter’s Basilica amid renovation projects in preparation for the upcoming 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope.
Vatican fireworks: A 500-year-old Tradition for the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul
Each year on June 29, fireworks are launched from atop Castel Sant’Angelo in celebration of the co-patron saints of Rome, St. Peter and St. Paul.
Pope Francis to Bless "pallia" at Mass on Sts. Peter and Paul’s Feast Day
Each blessed pallium will be placed on the shoulders of the 42 new metropolitan archbishops who were appointed during the last year, including two Americans.
Pope Francis to Priests: May the Chapel be the Most Visited Room in Your Houses
During an audience with Pope Francis on June 27, the priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Dehonians) received devotional counsel from the Holy Father.
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