How Many Saint and Blessed Pope Are There in the History of the Catholic Church?
The Catholic Church has a long and illustrious history, encompassing the leadership of numerous popes who have dedicated
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Why are Saint Peter and Saint Paul celebrated on the same day?
Here are five key points to understand why they are celebrated on the same date
The City of Rome Celebrates the Ancient Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul
Every year, on June 29th, the city of Rome celebrates its patron saints: Saint Peter and Saint Paul.
Newest American archbishop receives pallium in special Mass at Vatican
The following article was originally posted on CNA. Archbishop George Leo Thomas of the newly created Archdiocese
Pope Francis reflects on St. Peter as ‘rock,’ ‘stone,’ and ‘pebble’ on June 29 solemnity
In Pope Francis’ Angelus address Thursday on the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, the Holy Father reflected
Meet the U.S.’s newest archbishop and leader of the Church in Las Vegas
“God, is this right?” Archbishop George Leo Thomas prayed when he was first appointed to lead the Church
Pope Francis: St. Mary MacKillop evangelized through Catholic education
At his first general audience in three weeks, Pope Francis praised the evangelization efforts of St. Mary MacKillop,
Vatican’s child protection commission invites public feedback on safeguarding principles
The Vatican’s child protection commission is inviting the public to provide feedback on Church safeguarding principles for the
Pope Francis, blessing of the pallium for metropolitans tomorrow
Tomorrow, the Solemnity of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, Pope Francis, as he does every year, will
Council of Cardinals, the two-day meeting with Pope Francis
This past June 26 and 27, Pope Francis convened the Council of Cardinals at the Vatican. This was
Sculpture of St. Bakhita against human trafficking to be unveiled on Pope’s day
A sculpture against oppression and human trafficking features St. Josephine Bakhita, who experienced slavery firsthand, and will be
German cardinal under investigation: Allegations of perjury prompt search of archdiocese
German law enforcement officials searched several buildings of the Archdiocese of Cologne on Tuesday as part of an
Cardinal Zuppi to go to Moscow this week as Pope Francis’ peace envoy
The Vatican announced Tuesday that Cardinal Matteo Zuppi will visit Moscow this week as part of the peace
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Knoxville Bishop Rick Stika
Pope Francis on Tuesday accepted the resignation of the embattled Bishop Rick Stika of Knoxville, Tennessee. Stika, 65,
Pope Francis appoints a new delegate for the Basilica of St. Anthony in Padua
Two significant appointments by Pope Francis were announced today.
PHOTOS: Procession in Rome honors Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle led a procession through the streets of Rome on Sunday to honor Our Lady
Pope Francis celebrates today 31 years as a bishop
Pope Francis marks this Tuesday 31 years since his consecration as Auxiliary Bishop of Buenos Aires, conferred by Cardinal Antonio Quarracino, then Archbishop of the Argentine capital, on June 27, 1992.
Saint Benedict of Nursia, the first Benedictine monastery of Subiaco and the Holy Rule
Join us on a captivating journey as we explore the hidden treasures of the Monastery of Saint Benedict
Saint Maria Goretti: The Legacy of Forgiveness
Discover the story of Santa Maria Goretti, a young saint known for her heroic forgiveness. Learn about her life, legacy, and the impact of her extraordinary act of mercy on Alessandro Serenelli.
LIVE from the Vatican | General Audience with Pope Francis
LIVE | Join us for the General Audience with Pope Francis from St. Peter’s Square. Let us know
Missing “Vatican Girl” Emmanula Orlandi Continues to Capture the Public Imagination and Fuel Speculation
40 years ago, 15 year old Emanuela Orlandi disappeared after attending a music lesson in the city center
‘There is sometimes a terrifying silence’ regarding abortions in Africa, priest says
A Catholic priest serving in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has expressed concern about the “general silence” on matters of terminating pregnancies in Africa and underscored the need to counter the culture of death and promote the dignity of life
Pope Francis: Do not be afraid to suffer criticism or economic loss to be faithful to the Gospel
During his Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis instructs the faithful to dedicate the right attention and care to what really counts in life, and not to that which stifles or overwhelms.
Meet the archbishop-elect of Brussels, the capital of the European Union
Pope Francis on Thursday appointed Father Luc Terlinden the new archbishop of Mechelen-Brussels, passing over Belgium’s sitting bishops