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Pope Francis’ Creates 21 New Cardinals for the Catholic Church

Pope Francis has announced the creation of 21 new cardinals in an upcoming consistory on September 30th.

Pope Francis Names Synod Participants

For the first time ever, religious and laypeople will hold voting powers alongside the Bishops, marking a step towards inclusivity and shared decision-making within the Church.

At Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis asks parents to sow faith in their children

At the Angelus on Sunday, July 16, Pope Francis reflected on the parable of the sower and encouraged

Pope Francis’ Curious Promise: A Television-Free Vow to Our Lady of Mount Carmel

In 1990, while still serving as the Superior of the Jesuits in Argentina, Pope Francis made a curious

The Orthodox Archbishop of Cyprus: “We Have in Mind to Visit Pope Francis”

A Conversation on Relations with the Holy See, the Ukrainian Situation, and the Last Wall of Europe

Pope Francis Rectifies Canonical Irregularity in Shanghai, Highlights Ongoing Challenges in China Relations

A Concession Towards Diocesan Stability and a Call for Consensus in the Sino-Vatican Agreement

New Shelter in Rome for the Needy During the 2025 Jubilee

Missionaries of Charity of Mother Teresa Establish New Shelter to Accommodate Participants of Historic Event

Pope Francis’ Vision for Peace in Ukraine: Defending Genuine Pacifism

Examining the Holy Father's Courageous Stance and Efforts to End the Conflict and Foster Dialogue

First Successor of Don Bosco Appointed Cardinal by Pope Francis: Fr. Ángel Fernández Artime

of 21 Cardinals, among them Fr. Ángel Fernández Artime, the Rector Major of the Salesians.

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.”

LIVE from St. Peter Square | Angelus with Pope Francis | July 16th, 2023

LIVE from St. Peter Square | Join us for the recitation of the Angelus prayer led by Pope

The ‘Bakery of the Popes’ is closing its doors after 90 years of history in Rome

Borgo Pio's Iconic 'Bakery of the Popes' Closes: A Historic Institution That Sustained Pontiffs and Needy Romans

Consistory 2023: The Significance of Religious Orders in the College of Cardinals

Consistory Unveils Diversity of Cardinals from Religious Orders: 243 Members to Gather on September 30th

For the First Time in Synod’s History, Over 50 Women to Participate as Voters

For the First Time in Synod's History, Over 50 Women to Participate as Voters, Marking a Step towards Synodality

Pope Francis Gears Up for Busy Travel Schedule Amid Summer Break and Reflects on Historic Trip

July marks the beginning of Pope Francis's summer break from receiving guests and holding public talks. However, the Holy Father's schedule is set to become much busier in the coming months.

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.

Gugerotti’s Journey in Belarus: A Chronicle of Faith

Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti, Prefect of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches, was chosen by Pope Francis to represent him in the celebrations of the 25th anniversary of the Madonna of Budslau in Belarus.

WYD is an invitation to young people to experience God, explains future Portuguese cardinal

"World Youth Day is an invitation to all the young people of the world to experience God," Bishop Américo Aguiar told ACI Digital, clarifying comments he made in a July 6 interview.

Future Portuguese cardinal on WYD: ‘We don’t want to convert the young people to Christ’

“We don’t want to convert the young people to Christ or to the Catholic Church or anything like that at all,” said Bishop Américo Aguiar, the head of World Youth Day (WYD) Lisbon 2023 who will be created a cardinal by Pope Francis in September.

Unveiling the Hidden History: The Extraordinary Conclave of 1823 at the Quirinal Palace

The conclave that led to the election of Leo XII in 1823 unfolded in an unexpected location, breaking away from the familiar setting of the Vatican.

Embracing Destiny: Nathan’s Journey from Pope’s Arms to Seminary Vows

Ten years after embracing Pope Francis, Nathan de Brito finds his calling in the seminary, driven by the memory of a transformative moment

Encountering the Heart of Jesus: Reflections on Cardinal Kurt Koch’s Homily

The CNA Deutsch agency has reported on Cardinal Kurt Koch's homily, delivered on Friday at the Church of the Holy Rosary on Monte Mario in Rome, where the image of Mary Advocata is located

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 News: New Vatican Doctrine Dicastery Head & Pope Francis Condemns Quran Burning

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