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Jewish Leaders Ask Pope Francis To Stop ‘Making Incendiary Comments’ About Gaza War

The COP urged Pope Francis, a peace advocate, to avoid “incendiary comments” about the Israel-Hamas war, stressing his calls for peace and civilian protection.

Pope Francis Warns Of Polarization, Cites Trump Attack In Address To Diplomats

Pope Francis urged ambassadors to pursue a “diplomacy of hope” in the 2025 Jubilee, decrying polarization, which he linked to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.

Vatican To Host Historic Jordan Exhibition On Christianity’s Origins

The Jordanian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced this week the opening of a historical exhibit in Vatican City titled “Jordan: Dawn of Christianity.”

Pope Francis: Christians Have A Duty To Prevent, Condemn Child Exploitation

Pope Francis used his first general audience of the year to address the scourge of exploitation and violence against children, urging Christians worldwide not to remain indifferent to their pain and suffering.

Pope’s Preacher Speaks On His Humanity, Return To Faith, And Being A Bible ‘Expert’

Franciscan Capuchin Father Roberto Pasolini is very comfortable with public speaking — it’s basically his job as a Scripture expert called on to give talks and lead retreats around Italy.

More Than 500,000 People Pass Through St. Peter’s Holy Door After Christmas Opening

More than half a million people have passed through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, two weeks after its Christmas Eve opening.

Pope Accepts Resignation Of Bishop Investigated For Ordinations With Pre-Vatican II Rite

Pope Francis accepted Tuesday the early resignation of French Bishop Dominique Rey of Fréjus-Toulon following years of Vatican scrutiny over the ordination of clerics using pre-Vatican II liturgical books and other concerns.

Analysis: Understanding The Vatican’s Novel Leadership Structure Of A Pro-Prefect And A Nun

Pope Francis on Monday created an unprecedented leadership structure at the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life by appointing both a nun as prefect and a cardinal as pro-prefect.

Pope Francis On Epiphany: The Star Of The Magi Symbolizes The Love Of God

In his homily at Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on Jan. 6, the pope said the Magi “were satisfied by a different kind of light, symbolized by the star, which illumines and warms others by allowing itself to burn brightly and be consumed.”

Pope Francis Names Polish Priest As New Bishop For Western Australia Diocese

Pope Francis has appointed Father George Kolodziej, SDS, as the new bishop of a vast diocese in Western Australia, the Vatican announced Monday.

Pope Francis Appoints First-Ever Woman To Head Vatican Dicastery

Pope Francis has named for the first time a woman, Sister Simona Brambilla, to head a dicastery of the Roman Curia, continuing to add to the number of women in leadership roles at the Vatican, a hallmark of his pontificate.

What’s Next For AI In 2025? Catholic Experts Weigh In

While humanity continues to debate its uses, merits, dangers, opportunities, and ethics, the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) continues apace, making it difficult for anyone to guess just how it might shape the world in 2025.

Pope Francis Names Cardinal Robert McElroy To Lead Washington, D.C. Archdiocese

Pope Francis appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy, bishop of San Diego, to lead the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., the Vatican announced Monday.

American Cardinal Opens Final Jubilee Holy Door In Rome

American Cardinal James Harvey opened the holy door at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls on Sunday, completing the opening of all five holy doors in Rome for the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee of Hope.

Pope Francis To Teaching Sisters: Leave ‘Vinegar Faces’ Behind, Embrace Joy

Pointing to the perils of pastoral pessimism, Pope Francis urged a congregation of teaching sisters on Saturday to cultivate joy in their ministry, warning them that stern countenances drive people away from the faith.

Bullying In Schools ‘Prepares For War, Not Peace,’ Pope Francis Tells Catholic Educators

Pope Francis warned that bullying in schools prepares students for war rather than peace in a powerful appeal to Catholic educators gathered at the Vatican on Saturday.

2 Great Icons For The Great Jubilee: St. John Paul II And Blessed Stefan Wyszyński

COMMENTARY: John Paul was the Church’s teacher of jubilees, drawing upon his experience in Poland.

Jubilee 2025: New Year’s Resolutions And Resources

COMMENTARY: Here are some suggestions for how we can make this jubilee year a time of spiritual renewal in the Catholic Church.

Pope Francis ‘Deeply Saddened’ By New Orleans Attack, Offers Prayers

Pope Francis offered his condolences after 15 people were killed in New Orleans when a U.S. Army veteran drove a pickup truck with an Islamic State flag into a crowd celebrating the New Year.

Vatican Sets Funeral For Cardinal Amato As Pope Francis Praises ‘Faithful Servant’

Cardinal Angelo Amato, the former prefect of the Vatican’s Congregation for the Causes of Saints who oversaw numerous significant canonizations including that of Mother Teresa, died Dec. 31. He was 86.

PHOTOS: Holy Door Opens At Rome’s Marian Marvel As New Cardinal Highlights Hope At St. Mary Major

The pealing of a precious ancient bell marked a momentous beginning to the 2025 Jubilee Year at Rome’s Basilica of St. Mary Major, where Cardinal Rolandas Makrickas opened the Holy Door on Jan. 1, the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.

Pope Francis Preaches Peace, Protection Of Life In New Year’s Homily

Pope Francis began 2025 with a plea for peace and the protection of human life, calling for “a firm commitment to promote respect for the dignity of human life, from conception to natural death” in his New Year’s Day homily.

In New Year’s Angelus, Pope Ties Debt Forgiveness To Peace

Pope Francis marked the Angelus prayer on the first day of 2025 by calling on Christian nations to set an example through debt relief for the world’s poorest countries and renewing his passionate plea for peace in global conflict zones.

Here are Pope Francis’ prayer intentions for 2025

The pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network has released the Holy Father’s list of prayer intentions for the year 2025.

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