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Indonesian President Condemns Palm Sunday Bombing at Catholic Cathedral
Indonesian President Joko Widodo condemned a bomb attack at a Catholic cathedral after a Palm Sunday Mass that killed two suspects and wounded at least 20 people.
Vatican to Vaccinate 1,200 People in Need During Holy Week
The Vatican plans to vaccinate 1,200 people living in poverty during Holy Week with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Papal Liturgies for Holy Week to be Much Smaller than Usual Once Again amid COVID-19
The Vatican has published Pope Francis’ schedule for Holy Week at the Vatican this year.
Pope Francis Trims Cardinals’ Salaries by 10% to Save Money
Pope Francis has issued a letter cutting the salaries of some Vatican employees as a way to contain costs after the institution’s budget projected a deficit of $60 million in 2021.
German Catholic Archbishop Offers to Resign from Office after Abuse Report Findings
A German archbishop has announced that he is offering his resignation to Pope Francis and requesting “immediate release” from all duties.
Visitation at Vatican’s Liturgy Office Before Cardinal Sarah’s Successor Announced
An Italian bishop is carrying out a visitation at the Vatican’s liturgy office less than a month after Cardinal Robert Sarah resigned as prefect.
Support Working Mothers amid the Coronavirus Pandemic: Pope Francis
Pope Francis has called for more support for working mothers during and after the coronavirus pandemic, saying that women are vital for the renewal of society and the economy.
Cardinal Sarah Says He Has "never opposed the pope" in First Interview Since Stepping Down
Cardinal Robert Sarah said on Wednesday that claims that he and Pope Francis are enemies were false, in his first interview since stepping down from his Vatican post.
Pope Francis Entrusts Iraq Trip to Virgin Mary’s Protection
On the eve of his departure for a three-day trip to Iraq, Pope Francis visited a Rome basilica to ask for the Virgin Mary's intercession and protection on his travels.
Benedict XVI Addresses Resignation Conspiracy Theories, Iraq, and Biden in New Interview
Benedict XVI addressed conspiracy theories about his resignation as pope, Pope Francis’ trip to Iraq, and Joe Biden in an interview with an Italian newspaper published on Monday, March 1.
Where is Pope Francis Going in Iraq and why? Catholic News Agency Explainer
In a week’s time Pope Francis is expected to make history by becoming the first pope to travel to Iraq. Here is where he will be going -- and why.
Pope Francis’ New Personal Doctor a Specialist in Aging
Pope Francis on Wednesday named a specialist in aging to be his personal doctor, after his previous physician died earlier this year.
"The most beautiful victories are those you win as a team": Pope Francis to Soccer Players
Pope Francis said on Friday that participation in sports can help people to grow in holiness, stressing the importance of teamwork.
Toward Holy Week 2021: Vatican Issues Guidelines for Catholics amid COVID-19 Restrictions
The Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments issued guidelines on Wednesday for the celebration of Holy Week this year in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Vatican's Council for Economy Discusses Annual Budget for 2021
The Vatican’s Council for the Economy met on Tuesday to discuss the details of the annual budget for 2021.
We Have a Lot to Learn this Lent from Persecuted Christians, Advocate Says at Vatican
In approaching the penitential practices of Lent, Catholics can learn a lot from persecuted Christian communities, an advocate for Aid to the Church in Need said at the Vatican on Friday.
In Fight against Hunger, "Be vigorous and resilient like legumes": Pope Francis
Pope Francis has encouraged people to have resilience in the fight against world hunger, drawing inspiration from the hardiness of legumes.
Catholic Missionary Cleric in Madagascar Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
A Catholic missionary priest in Madagascar known for serving the poor living on a landfill has been nominated for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize.
Pope Francis Presented with Historic Prayer Manuscript Saved from Islamic State
Pope Francis was presented on Wednesday with a historic Aramaic prayer manuscript rescued from the Islamic State’s destructive occupation of northern Iraq.
In 6,000-word Document, Vatican Calls for Rethinking of Social, Pastoral Care for Elderly
The Vatican called on Tuesday for a rethinking of elder care in a document arguing that the elderly are best cared for in an environment more like a family home than a hospital.
