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Discover the hidden chapel in Rome where St. Catherine of Siena died

While most people associate St. Catherine with the Italian hill town of Siena, the Dominican Doctor of Church is one of the patron saints of Rome and spent her last years in the Eternal City, where one can visit her tomb and the room where she died.

Pope Francis to attend G7 summit to speak on artificial intelligence

Pope Francis will attend the G7 summit in June to speak about the ethics of artificial intelligence, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced Friday.

Pier Giorgio Frassati could be canonized during 2025 Jubilee, cardinal says

Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati could be declared a saint during the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year, according to the head of the Vatican’s office for saints’ causes.

Pope Francis arrives in Venice, meets with women inmates and artists

Pope Francis opened his one-day visit to Venice on Sunday morning with a meeting with female inmates where he reaffirmed the importance of fraternity and human dignity, noting that prison can be a place of new beginnings.

Pope Francis’ Visit to Venice Showcases Art as Means of Encounter, Fraternity

Pope Francis had a full slate of events Sunday during his day trip to Venice, a trip that tied together a message of unity and fraternity with the artistic patrimony of a city that has been a privileged place of encounter across the centuries.

Cisco CEO meets Pope Francis, signs AI ethics pledge at Vatican

The CEO of Cisco Systems signed the Vatican’s artificial intelligence ethics pledge on Wednesday, becoming the latest technology

Historic St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy, Will Host Pope Francis This Weekend

This weekend, on Sunday, April 28, Pope Francis will celebrate Mass in St. Mark’s Square during a one-day trip to Venice, Italy. Afterward, he will privately venerate the relics of St. Mark the Evangelist inside the basilica.

Pope Francis May Visit United States in September After UN Invitation

Pope Francis is reportedly considering returning to the United States in September to speak before the United Nations General Assembly.

Pope Francis to Vladimir Putin: A Negotiated Peace is Better than an Endless War

Asked during a new interview if he has any message for Vladimir Putin, the Russian president who instigated the war in Ukraine, Pope Francis stated that “a negotiated peace is better than an endless war.”

Pope Francis: Theological virtues are the ‘fundamental attributes’ of a Christian life

Pope Francis on Wednesday opened a new chapter in his ongoing catechetical series on virtues by pivoting to a reflection on the three theological virtues — faith, hope, and charity — which he noted form the key pillars of Christian life.

Cardinal Fernández: New Document on Discerning Apparitions ‘Being Finalized’

The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith is putting the finishing touches to a new document that sets out clear rules on discerning apparitions and other such supernatural events.

Cardinal Christophe Pierre Receives New Honor in Rome

Cardinal Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States and recently named cardinal, takes possession of the church of Saint Benedict outside Saint Paul's Gate in Rome.

Vatican Support for a Two-State Solution Started Long Before Pope Francis

Pope Francis continues his predecessors' legacy by advocating for peace amid the Gaza conflict. His calls for dialogue and a two-state solution emphasize his commitment to humanitarian principles and global peace.

Pope Francis to meet with thousands of grandparents and their grandchildren at the Vatican

Pope Francis will meet 6,000 grandparents and grandchildren at 'A Caress and a Smile' event on April 27th in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall. Archbishop Paglia stresses the significance of valuing old age and Pope Francis' affection for the elderly.

Pope Francis names Filipino priest an auxiliary bishop of Sacramento

Pope Francis has named Father Reynaldo Bersabal auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Sacramento. With extensive pastoral experience and a rich cultural background, he joins Bishop Jaime Soto in serving Sacramento's diverse Catholic community.

Pope Francis to canonize new female saint known as ‘an apostle of the Holy Spirit’

Pope Francis has approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Elena Guerra, paving the way for the canonization of a new female saint known as “an apostle of the Holy Spirit.”

Pope Francis: Christ the Good Shepherd ‘looks for us until he finds us’ when we’re lost

Pope Francis reflected on the image of Christ as the Good Shepherd during his Regina Caeli address Sunday, noting that it is a role characterized by his sacrificial love.

Rome’s Transformation for Jubilee Year 2025

Exclusive interview with the Mayor of Rome

Ex-Jesuit, alleged abuser Rupnik listed as consultant in 2024 Pontifical Yearbook

Father Marko Rupnik, dismissed from the Jesuits in 2023 amid abuse allegations, remains listed as a Vatican consultant in the 2024 Pontifical Yearbook.

Pope Francis: The temperate person is balanced by both principle and empathy

Pope Francis on Wednesday presented the fourth and final cardinal virtue of temperance in his ongoing catechetical series of vices and virtues by noting that temperance itself is crucial for living a happy, balanced life.

Rome to host World Meeting of Parish Priests in preparation for Synod on Synodality

The World Meeting of Parish Priests for the Synod on Synodality will be held April 29–May 2 in Sacrofano, Rome, and will reflect on the theme “How to Be a Synodal Local Church in Mission.”

Cardinal Goh of Singapore hopes Pope Francis’ visit will ‘spur a renewal’ in the country

Following the announcement of Pope Francis' visit to Singapore in September, Cardinal William Goh hopes for a revitalization of faith among Catholics in the city-nation.

Vatican sends letter to French embassy over tribunal decision in nun’s dismissal case

The Holy See on Saturday confirmed that it had sent a diplomatic letter to the French embassy over a French court ruling involving a Canadian cardinal’s alleged wrongful dismissal of a nun.

Pope Francis expresses sorrow as Sydney knife attack shocks Australia

Pope Francis has reacted with deep sorrow at news on Saturday from Australia, where a 40-year-old man armed with a large knife killed six people in a Sydney shopping center and injured several others, including a 9-month-old child.

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