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Jubilee Pilgrims Adding Visit to Gemelli Hospital To Pray For Pope Francis

As people from different countries continue to arrive in the Eternal City to experience this year’s Jubilee of Hope, the hospital where Pope Francis is staying has also now become a part of their pilgrimage.

Gaza Priest After Speaking With Pope Francis: ‘We Rejoice To Hear His Voice’

Father Gabriel Romanelli, IVE, pastor of Holy Family Parish, Gaza’s only Catholic parish, spoke with Pope Francis on Tuesday despite the pontiff’s critical hospitalization for bilateral pneumonia.

British Court Confirms Vatican was Defrauded in London Real Estate eal

A UK High Court ruling confirms the Vatican Secretariat of State was deceived by Italian financier Raffaele Mincione in a flawed London property deal.

Archbishop Paglia Denounces Alarmism, ‘Morbid Atmosphere’ Surrounding Pope’s Health

Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia called speculation about Pope Francis' health and a pre-conclave mood "morbid," though concern for his health is understandable.

Friend of Francis: Pope’s Health Situation is ‘Delicate’ But Not Cause for Alarm

Speaking on Pope Francis’ current health crisis, Jesuit Father Antonio Spadaro, a personal friend of the Holy Father, said in an interview on Wednesday that “the situation is delicate, but I [haven’t] seen any cause for alarm.”

Cardinal Parolin: Europe Must Rediscover Itself to Face Major Challenges

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, said that Europe must “rediscover itself” in order to be able to face the “major challenges” of culture, commerce, and migration.

Meet 7 ‘Generation X’ Catholics On Their Way To Sainthood

Seven members of Generation X — those born between 1965 and 1980 — who, despite their short lives, left a profound legacy of faith and are an example of holiness for new generations.

Pope Receives Prisoners’ Prayers For Recovery While Hospitalized In Rome

Pope Francis received heartfelt letters from inmates at Milan’s San Vittore prison after his hospitalization forced the cancellation of a planned meeting where the prisoners were to perform in a special concert.

A New Generation Of Saints? 6 Millennials On The Road To Canonization

Six young people who lived with deep faith and committed their lives to the Church that Jesus founded are on their way to being proclaimed saints, with most of them currently on the path to beatification.

Ecumenical Initiative Calls For Unity To Celebrate Easter Together

Here are the difficulties in changing the date of Easter to celebrate together with the Orthodox.

Vatican To Host Its First Summit On Longevity In March

The first Vatican Summit on Longevity will take place on March 24, bringing together experts and world leaders to explore the most advanced scientific discoveries and reflect on the fundamental ethical values ​​that guide research in this field.

Man Attacks High Altar Of St. Peter’s Basilica At The Vatican

A man desecrated the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican by climbing on top of it and throwing six candelabras that were on the altar to the ground, according to the Italian news agency ANSA.

Pope Francis Reiterates Desire For ‘Full Unity’ Among Christians

Pope Francis reiterated his desire for “full unity” with other Christian confessions when he received in audience young priests and monks of the Oriental Orthodox churches.

Vatican Gives Definitive Approval To Statutes Of Regnum Christi

The Vatican has approved the statutes of the Regnum Christi Federation (RCF) “in a definitive manner.”

Pope Francis Highlights Hope For Fifth World Day For Grandparents And The Elderly

Pope Francis has chosen “Blessed Are Those Who Have Not Lost Hope” as the theme for the fifth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, which will be celebrated this year on Sunday, July 27.

St. Agatha, The Early Church Martyr Who Tradition Says Was Visited By St. Peter

Every Feb. 5, the Church remembers St. Agatha of Catania, a young woman who consecrated her virginity to God and died a martyr’s death during the persecution of the Roman Emperor Decius in the third century.

Jesuits To Hold Third World Summit Of Major Superiors In October

Jesuit Superior General Arturo Sosa has called a meeting of major superiors in Rome this October to discuss their mission, poverty, abuse, women's roles, and more.

Sodality of Christian Life Dissolution Process Gets Underway

The Sodality of Christian Life reported that Monsignor Jordi Bertomeu Farnós, an official of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF), has been named to carry out the process of dissolving the society of apostolic life.

Cause For Beatification Of Quadriplegic Who Brought Many Sick People To Christ Advances

The Vatican has validated the diocesan investigation for the beatification cause of the Servant of God Antonino Baglieri, a quadriplegic layman.

Pope Francis Shares With Seminarians That His Mom Did Not Want Him To Enter Seminary

Pope Francis discussed in a Jan. 30 audience with seminarians and formators from the ecclesiastical province of Valencia in Spain how his mother put up quite a bit of resistance to his entering the seminary.

Summer School at Vatican Observatory Offers Unique Opportunity for Young Scientists

The Vatican Observatory’s summer school, known as “Specola,” has already selected students for its next edition.

Visionary Laywoman Who Was Friend of Padre Pio Declared Venerable

The Vatican has issued a decree recognizing the heroic virtues of the Servant of God Luigina Sinapi, declaring her “venerable.” The Italian woman maintained a friendship with St. Pio of Pietrelcina, Italy, better known as Padre Pio.

Prominent Cardinal Denies Allegations of Sexual Abuse That Led to Disciplinary Measures

Matteo Bruni, director of the Holy See Press Office, confirmed Sunday that disciplinary measures were taken in 2019 against Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani, archbishop emeritus of Lima, Peru, due to “accusations [of sexual abuse] against him.”

The Philippines’ Newest Cardinal Shares His Conclave Criteria

Next Pope: deeply spiritual, pastoral, rooted in Scripture and apostolic tradition, embodying Jesus' radical compassion and the vibrancy of a local Church.

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