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The Christmas Letter Pope Benedict XVI Wrote to Baby Jesus as a Child

Did you know Pope Benedict XVI wrote a beautiful letter to the Christ Child at seven years of age?

Vatican Doctrine Office Encourages Single Mothers to Receive Communion After Confession

The Vatican’s doctrine office published a letter on Thursday confirming that single mothers can receive Communion after going to confession

Pope Francis Recognizes Miracle Attributed to St. Teresa of Ávila’s Spiritual Daughter

More than 400 years after her death, Pope Francis has recognized a miracle attributed to Carmelite Sister Ana de Jesús, a spiritual daughter of St. Teresa of Ávila and a friend to St. John of the Cross.

Pope Francis Says That He Wants to be Buried in Marian Basilica in New Interview

Pope Francis has said that he wants to be buried in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome because of his devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Pope Francis Celebrates 54 years as a Priest

On Dec. 13, 1969, just four days before his 33rd birthday, Jesuit Jorge Mario Bergoglio — who today is Pope Francis — was ordained a priest.

Vatican: Small Part of Cremated Ashes Can Be Kept in Personal Place in Certain Cases

Under certain circumstances, it may be permissible for a Catholic to keep a small portion of a deceased loved one’s ashes in a personal place of significance if some conditions are met, according to the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.

Pope Francis Expresses Concern About Italy’s Low Birth Rate

Pope Francis on Monday received the prefects of the Italian Republic in the Clementine Hall of the Apostolic Palace and expressed his concern about the low birth rate in the country, lamenting that many times “dogs take the place of children.”

Hearing the Pope’s Confession: Vatican Confessor Reflects on Sacrament

A 91-year-old Franciscan has spoken about his time as confessor to Pope Francis and stressed the enduring and essential role of the sacrament of reconciliation.

LIVE | Pope Francis’ Holy Mass on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

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Pope at Angelus: ‘Through silence and prayer, we make space for Jesus’

Pope Francis highlighted the importance of listening to God by embracing the example of John the Baptist, “the voice

Vatican unveils Nativity scene honoring St. Francis of Assisi and devotion’s 800-year-old origin

The Vatican unveiled its annual Nativity scene earlier this evening, paying special tribute to the origins of the

Pope Francis: Vatican Nativity scene should prompt prayers for the Holy Land

Pope Francis said today that the Vatican’s Nativity scene this year should compel people to think of the

The story behind the Immaculate Conception banner at every Vatican Angelus

“The Immaculate Conception will triumph”: These are the words displayed, in Italian, on a blue banner held every

Vatican News: Pope sends condolences to family of Indi Gregory & Message to Orthodox Church

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Pope Francis’ Voice Still Present at COP28 Despite Illness

Pope Francis has once again spoken out in favor of protecting life and the poor. After the Holy

Economy of Francis

One of the core messages of the pontificate of Pope Francis is human fraternity.  In response to this,

Bambino Gesù: Bringing Hope to Families

The Christmas season is usually a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. Unfortunately, not every family gets to

Treasures of Art and Faith in the Vatican

Art and beauty have been cornerstones of the Catholic tradition. Since the earliest days of the faith, artwork

Art, Faith, and Patronage

In the evening on the third day of their 40th Anniversary Celebration, the Patrons of the Arts of

Pope Francis announces Catholic Church’s first World Day of Children

Pope Francis announced Friday that the Catholic Church will celebrate its first World Day of Children in May 2024.

PHOTOS: Pope Francis honors Virgin Mary on solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

On the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Pope Francis venerated a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary located atop a tall column near Rome’s Spanish Steps.

Pope Francis’ Reflection on the 70th Anniversary of the Tears of the Virgin of Syracuse

This December 7th, on the eve of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Pope Francis sent a letter

Pope Francis reads speeches unassisted for the first time in nearly two weeks

Pope Francis had seven meetings Thursday morning where he read out three speeches unassisted for the first time

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