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The Vatican Says a Newborn Martyr had a ‘Baptism of Blood.’ What Does that Mean?

Why is the newborn, who was unbaptized, also considered a martyr?

Pope Francis, Former President Clinton to Have ‘Special Conversation’ at Foundation Meeting

Pope Francis and Bill Clinton to Address Global Challenges at Clinton Foundation's Annual Meeting

Pope Francis Highlights Life of Service of Venezuelan Blessed at General Audience

Pope Francis presented the life of Blessed José Gregorio Hernández Cisneros

Cardinal Zuppi heading to Beijing to discuss peace efforts in Ukraine

Cardinal Matteo Zuppi is traveling to Beijing this week to continue the Vatican’s diplomatic efforts to help bring peace in Ukraine.

Pope Francis thanks Cardinal Ladaria for years heading Dicastery for Doctrine of the Faith

Pope Francis Thanks Cardinal Ladaria and Prepares for New Doctrine Chief

Pope Francis: Don’t overlook goodness because of scandal

Pope Francis Encourages Recognizing Quiet Goodness Amidst the Noise of Scandal

What Pope Francis had to say about the Synod on Synodality in the in-flight press conference

Pope Francis outlined his vision for the upcoming synodal assembly in October, which he said should be a prayerful exercise in dialogue free from ideology,

Pope Francis gives a glimpse into Vatican-China deal on appointment of Chinese bishops

Pope Francis revealed the existence of a joint China-Vatican commission on the appointment of bishops

The Story of the First Papal Legate in China

In 1703, precisely 320 years ago, Carlo Tommaso Maillard de Tournon, who was dispatched directly by Pope Clement

Pope Francis Calls for a ‘Spirit of Service’ on Feast of Mary’s Assumption

Pope Francis on Tuesday urged the faithful to adopt a “spirit of service"

Pope Francis to Medjugorje Youth Festival: ‘God has a plan’

Pope Francis Encourages Young People at Medjugorje Youth Festival: Embrace God's Plan for Your Life and Trust in His Grace.

World Youth Day Pilgrims From Mexico Surprised By Private Visit With Pope Francis

Pope Francis Surprises World Youth Day Pilgrims with Personal Invitation and Fraternal Conversation at the Vatican.

Vatican Prosecutor Seeks 7 Years In Prison, $15 million In Cardinal’s Financial Trial

Vatican prosecutor seeks 7 years in prison for Cardinal Becciu in financial malfeasance trial. $15M in funds to be confiscated.

Vatican honors Venerable Cardinal Văn Thuận with new foundation

The Vatican has united two foundations into a single new foundation named for Venerable Nguyen Văn Thuận

Hitler, the Holy See, and a historic treaty: The Reichskonkordat at 90

On Thursday, July 20, the Catholic Church marks the 90th anniversary of a deal made in Rome on a hot summer day in 1933 between Hitler’s Germany and the Holy See

Vatican: Seal of confession not violated in ‘Vatican girl’ investigation

In the latest twist in the 40-year-old cold case of the disappearance of 15-year-old Emanuela Orlandi, who lived in Vatican City, investigators are reportedly looking into the possible involvement of the uncle of the missing “Vatican girl.”

How to interpret Pope Francis’ choice of new cardinals

With his ninth consistory in 10 years of his pontificate, Pope Francis will lock down his influence on the College of Cardinals for the next conclave, considering the overwhelming majority of cardinals will have been created by him.

Pope Francis: Do we allow ourselves to be amazed at God’s works?

The residents of three rich cities in the time of Jesus were incapable of marveling at his works

Vatican to collect stories of Christian martyrs killed since 2000

Pope Francis Establishes Commission to Document Stories of Christian Martyrs from the Third Millennium, in Preparation for 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope

Vatican offers plenary indulgence for third annual Grandparents’ Day this month

The Vatican will again offer a plenary indulgence to mark the third World Day for Grandparents and the

Pope Francis: Do you ‘live as a witness of Jesus?’

Every baptized person is called to be a modern-day prophet, living as a witness of Jesus to others, Pope Francis said on Sunday.

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.

Pope Francis says poor health won’t keep him away from World Youth Day 2023

Just 40 days before World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal, Pope Francis said he is ready to go and poor health will not keep him away.

Vatican: Gänswein to return to home diocese in July

The Vatican confirmed Thursday that Pope Francis has asked Archbishop Georg Gänswein to return to Germany as of July 1.

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