Pope Francis dies at 88
Pope Francis died at 7:35 a.m. Rome time, U.S. Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell, chamberlain of the Holy Roman Church, announced. “His whole life was dedicated to the service of the … Learn More
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Recovering Pope says to carry the cross with compassion during Holy Week
Carrying the cross means more than bearing personal suffering — it means stepping into the pain of others and walking beside them, Pope Francis wrote at the start of Holy … Learn More
Ailing Pope surprises pilgrims during Jubilee of the Sick
With thousands of infirmed people and those who care for them gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis, seated in a wheelchair and wearing a nasal cannula, made an unexpected … Learn More
5 Ways Pope St. John Paul II’s life and work resonate today
On April 2, 2005, the world bid farewell to one of the most beloved figures in modern history — Pope John Paul II. His passing marked the end of an … Learn More
5 years ago, Pope Francis prayed in St. Peter’s Square for an end to the pandemic
There were many harrowing images during the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic that shut down most of the globe and in time resulted in millions of deaths. One of the most remarkable … Learn More
Pope knew he ‘might not make it,’ physician says
For Pope Francis’ medical team at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, Feb. 28 was the worst day. “For the first time I saw tears in the eyes of some of the people … Learn More
Pope Francis released from hospital, returns to Vatican
Immediately before leaving Rome’s Gemelli hospital after more than five weeks of treatment for breathing difficulties, double pneumonia and infections, Pope Francis greeted hundreds of people who gathered outside the … Learn More
St. Peter’s Basilica is now a Minecraft World
Imagine being able to explore all of St. Peter’s Basilica, its artistic masterpieces and the saint’s underground tomb as well as interact with its caretakers and archeologists to learn more … Learn More
Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis since his hospitalization
For the first time since Pope Francis was hospitalized in mid-February, the Vatican press office released a photograph of him on March 16; the image shows him concelebrating Mass that … Learn More
National Novena for Immigrants and Migrants starts today
A group of US bishops, including Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., the Archbishop of Newark, are leading a national 9-day novena to pray for migrants and refugees. The initiative is … Learn More