Acting to end abuse is ‘non-negotiable,’ pope says
VATICAN CITY — The Catholic Church and all its members must end silence about clerical sexual abuse and ensure cases are no longer covered up, Pope Francis said, adding it is … Learn More
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‘This is the right moment’ to share Gospel joy, pope says
VATICAN CITY — Often enough, the first people who need to be evangelized are Christians themselves, Pope Francis said. “A Christian who is discontented, sad, dissatisfied, or worse still, resentful … Learn More
Shrines should be places of ‘superabundant’ mercy, pope says
VATICAN CITY — Catholic shrines must be extra careful in selecting priests to hear confessions because the faithful visiting a shrine in search of God’s mercy must always be able … Learn More
Bishop Strickland removed from diocese after accusing pope of backing ‘attack on the sacred’
Pope Francis has removed Bishop Joseph E. Strickland from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Tyler, Texas, the Holy See Press Office announced Nov. 11. Simultaneously, Francis has appointed … Learn More
Look away from your screen and into your heart, pope says
VATICAN CITY — Like replenishing the oil that fuels a lamp, Christians must nourish their interior lives by paying attention to the movements of their hearts, Pope Francis said. “Many … Learn More
Art can touch people’s souls and bring them together, pope says
VATICAN CITY — By supporting the preservation, restoration and exhibition of art, especially religious art, the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums share beauty that can touch all … Learn More
Vatican Museums announce new hours, ticket price, and entrance
The Vatican Museums have announced a series of novelties beginning both this month and after the new year, in anticipation of the 2025 Jubilee Year. Beginning Nov. 17, the Vatican … Learn More
Pope encourages children to speak up, work for peace
VATICAN CITY — In a celebration of life, peace, joy, and harmony, thousands of children representing young people on every continent greeted Pope Francis during an afternoon event in the … Learn More
Charismatic renewal must help dioceses with lay formation, pope says
VATICAN CITY — Charismatic renewal movements should provide support and advice to bishops and priests by accompanying, guiding, and deepening the faith of all those who take part in their … Learn More
Synod, soccer, sexuality: Pope gives another wide-ranging interview
VATICAN CITY — In an hourlong interview with Italy’s main news program, Pope Francis announced he would travel to Dubai in early December for the U.N. Climate Change Conference, COP28. … Learn More