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Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, pictured here in 2014, took up his new post as prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith in September 2023. / Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Vatican to Publish Document on "moral questions" Regarding Human Dignity, Gender, Surrogacy

Apr 2, 2024

The Holy See Press Office announced Tuesday that the new document, titled Dignitas Infinita (“Infinite Dignity”) (On Human Dignity), will debut April 8.

Pope Francis greets a woman religious at a Mass on the World Day of Consecrated Life, the feast of the Presentation of the Lord, on Feb. 2, 2024, in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media

This is Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for the Month of April 2024

Apr 2, 2024

Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of April is that the dignity and worth of women be recognized throughout the world. 

Pope Francis delivers the Regina Caeli address on Monday, Apr. 1, 2024 / Vatican Media

Pope Francis: The resurrection of Jesus changes our lives completely and forever

Apr 1, 2024

“Brothers, sisters, the joy of the Resurrection is not something far away. It is very close; it is ours because it was given to us on the day of our baptism.”

Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger celebrates the special "pro eligendo summo pontifice" (to elect Supreme Pontiff) Mass at St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City on April 18, 2005. / Credit: MARCO LONGARI/AFP via Getty Images

Pope Francis: I was "used" against Ratzinger in 2005 Conclave, but he was "my candidate"

Apr 1, 2024

“The idea was to block the election of [Ratzinger],” Pope Francis explained.

Pope Francis gives his urbi et orbi message and blessing from the central loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica on March 31, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

May the Risen Christ Open a Path of Peace in the Holy Land: Pope Francis in 2024 Easter Sunday Blessing

Mar 31, 2024

In his Easter Sunday blessing, Pope Francis asked the risen Lord to open paths of peace in the Holy Land, Ukraine, and all regions suffering from violence.

Pope Francis gives his urbi et orbi Easter blessing from the central loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica on March 31, 2024. / Credit: Pablo Esparza/CNA

Full text of Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi Blessing for Easter 2024

Mar 31, 2024

Here is the full text of the pope’s urbi et orbi message and blessing from the central loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica on the morning of Easter Sunday 2024.

Pope Francis presides at the Vatican's Easter Vigil, Saturday, March 30, 2024 / Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Pope Francis at Easter Vigil: Christ "is the one who brings us from darkness into light"

Mar 30, 2024

“This is the Pasch of Christ, the revelation of God’s power: the victory of life over death, the triumph of light over darkness, the rebirth of hope amid the ruins of failure. It is the Lord, the God of the impossible, who rolled away the stone forever,” the pope said on Saturday.

Pope Francis speaks at the Vatican's Easter Vigil, March 30, 2024 / Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Full Text: Pope Francis’ Homily for Easter Vigil 2024 at the Vatican

Mar 30, 2024

The Holy Father delivered the homily late in the evening at the vigil in St. Peter's Basilica.

Pope Francis celebrates the Passion of the Lord on Good Friday in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. March 29, 2024. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

Pope Francis Presides Over Good Friday Liturgy, Papal Preacher Reflects on "total powerlessness of Calvary"

Mar 29, 2024

During the Good Friday liturgy, Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa reflected on the triumph of the cross, noting that it is an event that revealed God's humility. 

Tens of thousands gather outside of the Colosseum in Rome for the Via Crucis, the Way of the Cross, on Good Friday, March 29, 2024. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA

Pope Francis Skips Way of the Cross in Rome, Tens of Thousands Pray his Meditations

Mar 29, 2024

In an apparent last-minute decision, Pope Francis skipped the Way of the Cross ceremony held at Rome's Colosseum on Friday to safeguard his health ahead of Easter liturgies. 

Pope Francis presides over Ash Wednesday Mass at the Basilica of Santa Sabina in Rome on Feb. 14, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis’ Good Friday Way of the Cross Meditations: Full Text

Mar 29, 2024

For the first time in his 11-year pontificate, Pope Francis has written his own spiritual meditations for Friday’s Via Crucis (Way of the Cross) in Rome.

Pope Francis arrives at the Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion in St. Peter's Basilica on Good Friday on April 7, 2023. / Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA

What are the Good Friday Reproaches?

Mar 29, 2024

The Good Friday Reproaches are a series of antiphons, known also as “Popule Meus” (“My people”), coming from the opening lines of the Latin text of the recitation.

Pope Francis presides at the Vatican's chrism Mass on Holy Thursday, March 28, 2024. / Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA

On Holy Thursday, Pope Francis Asks Priests to Weep Over their Sins

Mar 28, 2024

Pope Francis encouraged the priests to turn their gaze upon the crucified Lord and weep over their sins in repentance, saying tears can “purify and heal the heart.”

Mons. John Kiplimo Lelei, appointed  Auxiliary Bishop of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Eldoret that is under the leadership of Bishop Dominic Kimengichon 27 March 2024. Credit: KCCB

Vicar General of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Eldoret Appointed Auxiliary Bishop

Mar 27, 2024

Pope Francis has appointed Mons. John Kiplimo Lelei as Auxiliary Bishop of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Eldoret that is under the leadership of Bishop Dominic Kimengich.

Students and teachers from Jerusalem Christian schools walk the Way of the Cross on the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem. The yearly event was organized by the Custody of the Holy Land on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, on the occasion of Lent. / Credit: Marinella Bandini

In Letter to Holy Land Christians, Pope Francis Deplores the War, Expresses Closeness 

Mar 27, 2024

“Dear brothers and sisters, allow me to tell you once more that you are not alone. We will never leave you alone,” the pope wrote in his Holy Wednesday letter.

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims gather in Paul VI Audience Hall for his Wednesday general audience on March 27, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

Amid Holy Week, Pope Francis Points to "beautiful testimony" of Fathers who Lost Daughters

Mar 27, 2024

The Holy Father called attention to two men present at his general audience in the Paul VI Hall on Wednesday, one Palestinian, one Israeli.

The Stations of the Cross at Rome’s Colosseum, April 15, 2022. / Credit: Courtney Mares/CNA

Pope Francis to Write Meditations for Good Friday Way of the Cross for the First Time

Mar 26, 2024

The reflection will be based on the theme “In Prayer with Jesus on the Way of the Cross.”

Pope Francis meets with Nigerians living in Rome on March 25, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Gives Thanks to Young Nigerian Priests and Nuns who Answered God’s Call

Mar 25, 2024

In a meeting with Nigerians living in Rome on March 25, the pope said that he was grateful for all that Nigerian Catholics have done to bear witness to the Gospel.

Pope Francis addresses approximately 7,000 children from around the world in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall on Nov. 6, 2023, at an event sponsored by the Dicastery for Culture and Education dedicated to the theme “Let us learn from boys and girls.” / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis to Young People: "Christ is alive and he wants you to be alive!"

Mar 25, 2024

“Christ is alive and he wants you to be alive!” Pope Francis wrote in a letter to young people signed on March 25.

Mons. John Opoku-Agyemang, appointed Bishop of Ghana’s Konongo-Mampong Diocese on 21 March 2024. Credit: Catholic Trends

May “your rich experience in teaching” Benefit Your Episcopal Ministry: Catholic Teachers to Bishop-elect in Ghana

Mar 24, 2024

Members of the Association of Catholic Teachers (ACT) in Ghana’s Catholic Diocese of Konongo-Mampong have pledged their support for the newly appointed Catholic Bishop for the Ghanaian Diocese.