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Pope Francis: “Fiducia supplicans” seeks to include

In a long interview with the Italian newspaper “La Stampa,” Pope Francis once again repeated his thoughts on Fiducia supplicans, the Declaration on Blessings published on December 18. 

In letter to ‘Jewish brothers and sisters’ Pope Francis laments ‘terrible increase’ in attacks against Jews

In a letter addressed to “my Jewish brothers and sisters in Israel" and released today, Pope Francis lamented the “terrible increase in attacks against Jews around the world” that has taken place since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war last October.

Vatican Doctrine Office Releases Note on Discerning the Validity of the Sacraments

The Vatican Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) released a note on Saturday on discerning the validity of the sacraments.

Vatican: Here are the details of the first World Children’s Day in May 2024

The Vatican has unveiled this Friday, February 2, the details of what will be the first World Children's Day, set to take place in Rome and globally on May 25 and 26, 2024, as desired by Pope Francis.

Pope Francis Urges Consecrated Men and Women to Cultivate ‘an Intense Interior Life’

On the 28th World Day of Consecrated Life, Pope Francis spoke about the importance of cultivating “an intense spiritual life” that is nourished by Eucharistic adoration, intercessory prayer, and silence.

Urban Artist Behind Famous “Super Pope” Designs Official Image for This Lent

Urban artist Mauro Pallotta, known for creating graffiti images of Pope Francis on the streets of Rome, has been chosen by the Vatican to design this year's official Lent image.

Pope Francis Appoints New Deputy to the Vatican’s Secretariat for the Economy

Pope Francis appoints Benjamin Estévez de Cominges as Secretary General of the Secretariat for the Economy. Thus, the organizational chart of the Vatican's "finance ministry" is completed.

Pope Francis’ 2024 Lenten message: ‘Lent is a season of conversion, a time of freedom’

Pope Francis has centered his Lenten message for 2024 on the Book of Exodus, choosing “Through the Desert God Leads Us to Freedom” as its main theme to encourage the faithful that the season is a journey from bondage to spiritual renewal and freedom.

Vatican Proclaims Antipolo Cathedral as First International Marian Sanctuary in Southeast Asia

Last week, the Antipolo Cathedral, home to this revered statue, was declared an "international sanctuary." This marks a historic event as it is not only the first international sanctuary in the Philippines but also in Southeast Asia.

Pope Francis Creates ‘New’ Diocese in China, Accepting Borders Drawn by Beijing

The Vatican announced Monday that Pope Francis has created a “new” diocese in mainland China — a decision that tacitly recognizes diocesan borders drawn by Beijing, according to Asia News.

Pope Francis: Small Ideological Groups Oppose Same-Sex Blessings; Africa a ‘Special Case’

Pope Francis suggested that the opposition to the Vatican’s approval of nonliturgical blessings for same-sex couples mostly comes from “small ideological groups” with the exception of Africa, which he said is “a special case.”

Argentine President Javier Milei, Pope Francis to meet

Pope Francis will meet Argentina's President Javier Milei during the canonization of Blessed María Antonia of St. Joseph (Mama Antula), the first Argentine female saint, on Feb. 11 in Rome.

Cardinal Onaiyekan Celebrates His 80th Birthday, Reducing African Electors to 16

Today marks the 80th birthday of Cardinal John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan, the Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, Nigeria, which also

Pope Francis Highlights This Valuable Lesson From Tennis

Pope Francis imparted a valuable lesson that can be learned from the sport of tennis this morning during

Pope Francis: ‘The Devil Always Takes Away Your Freedom’

Pope Francis warned on Sunday that the devil wants to “chain our souls” and enslave us with many temptations, while “Jesus came to free us from all of these chains.”

Pope Francis: Blessed Carlo Acutis is an Example for Young People Receiving Confirmation

Pope Francis received this Saturday the young people of the Archdiocese of Bari-Bitonto (Italy) who will receive the sacrament of Confirmation. He proposed the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis as an example, describing him as "a truly special type."

Pope Francis: Blessings Don’t Require ‘Moral Perfection’

Pope Francis on Friday clarified the Vatican’s position on same-sex blessings, affirming the recent declaration Fiducia Supplicans and emphasizing that “moral perfection” isn’t a requirement for receiving a blessing.

Archbishop of Canterbury Celebrates Anglican Mass in a Catholic Basilica in Rome

The Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby celebrated an Anglican rite Mass on the morning of January 25th in the Catholic Basilica of San Bartolomeo, located on the banks of the Tiber River on the so-called Tiber Island of Rome.

Pope Francis Affirms that Without Prayer, One Cannot be a Vatican Judge: If You Don’t Pray, Resign

During the inauguration of the Vatican’s Judicial Year this Thursday, January 25, Pope Francis reminded the judges of

Cardinal Zen: Fiducia Supplicans ‘Creates Confusion’; Suggests Fernández Should Resign

Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun said Pope Francis’ recent declaration allowing the blessing of same-sex couples under certain conditions “creates confusion” and suggested that its author, Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, should resign or be dismissed.

Cardinal Ercole Consalvi, Precursor of Realpolitik

Examining the Diplomatic Legacy of Cardinal Consalvi: A Pioneer of Realpolitik

Pope Appoints New Bishop in China, Bringing a 70-year Vacancy to an End

Father Thaddeus Wang Yuesheng was consecrated bishop of Zhengzhou, China, on Thursday, bringing an end to a 70-year-long sede vacante.

Christian Unity Must be Rooted in Prayer, Pope Says at Ecumenical Vespers

Marking the conclusion of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Pope Francis hosted an ecumenical vespers at Rome’s Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls.

Italian Bishops Welcome Fiducia supplicans: “It is Situated on the Horizon of Mercy”

Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, President of the Italian Episcopal Conference, has announced that the country's bishops have welcomed the Fiducia supplicans declaration, "a document situated on the horizon of mercy."

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