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COMMENTARY: The newest doctor of the Catholic Church would surely deplore the heresy’s 21st-century version. The All Saints

Vatican Diplomat Says Catholic Pastoral Center in Oman Conveys Respect for Religious Tolerance

The Register recently spoke to Alhasani about the meaning of this new pastoral center. On July 5, the

The Making of Pope Leo XIV: Cardinal Dolan Recalls a Conclave of ‘Soul, Head, and Heart’

Cardinal Dolan reiterated that he hoped he 'made clear there was a lot of human input into the meetings and conversations, yet the influence of the Holy Spirit was definitive.'
Sculpture of St. Ignatius of Loyola inside of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. | Credit: Vasilii L/Shutterstock

Why St. Ignatius of Loyola is a saint for difficult times

When Ignatius of Loyola found himself bedridden with a shattered leg, all of his big dreams and plans disappeared.

Prefecture of the Papal Household Poised for Renewal Under Leo XIV

The post of prefect of the Papal Household has been vacant since the Vatican’s brief announcement in June 2023 that Archbishop Georg Gänswein’s term had ended the previous February.

Why The Church Begins The Year Celebrating Mary, The Mother Of God

The liturgical celebration on Jan. 1 has changed over time. What does the Church celebrate?

The Vatican in 2024: A Year of Global Outreach and Strategic Ambiguity

Discover the highlights of Pope Francis' 2024, including his longest trip, the Synod's conclusion, new cardinals, and his nuanced stance on sensitive Church issues.

When Was Jesus Born? Italian Researcher Puts Christ’s Birth In December, 1 BC

An interview with researcher Liberato De Caro of the Institute of Crystallography of the National Research Council in Bari, Italy

10 Surprising Facts About St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican

The basilica, consecrated on Nov. 18, 1626, is a place of beauty and transcendence, prayer and worship. It is a place made beautiful by human hands and the grace of God.

Father Radcliffe’s Synod Comments on Africa Echo Cardinal Kasper

Father Timothy Radcliffe’s suggestion of foreign influence on African bishops during the Synod recall Cardinal Kasper’s contentious statements from a decade ago.

Women Deacons, ‘Sexuality’ and More: Here’s How the Synod Final Document Changed From the Draft

When the final document of the Synod on Synodality’s was confirmed on Oct. 26, it emphasized that the possibility of women deacons remains unsettled.

German bishops halt move toward establishing a Synodal Council at Vatican’s request

In a significant setback for the Synodal Way project in Germany, the German bishops will not be voting

Synod on Synodality: Who Will Be Writing the Crucial Summary Report of the Synod?

VATICAN CITY — As well as withholding the names of who is seated in which small groups, the

Synod on Synodality: 23 Movers and Shakers at the 2023 Synodal Assembly

October’s synod assembly boasts an unprecedented level of participation in a Synod of Bishops. Of the record-high 360-plus

The Budapest Option: Pope Francis’ Next Destination Is an Emerging Bastion of Conservative Christian Thought

Budapest is now home to noted Christian conservative thinkers like American journalist Rod Dreher, pictured here participating in a discussion at the Mathias Corvinus Collegium. The city is drawing conservative thinkers from across the world in part to draw insights from Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's political approach. Scruton cafés, named for the English conservative philosopher, are a fixture of the intellectual expat scene in the Hungarian capital.
Cardinal Joseph Zen, former bishop of Hong Hong, attends the funeral Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on Jan. 5, 2023, in St. Peter's Square. | Credit: Diane Montagna

A Moment of Special Grace

We knew, even as the evening concluded, that it would be lodged in our memories and our hearts
Pope Francis speaks at his general audience in Paul VI Hall on Jan. 18, 2023. (photo: Daniel Ibanez/CNA / EWTN)

Pope Francis: Jesus is ‘the unsurpassed model of evangelization’

The Pope recommended rereading often chapter 15 of the Gospel of Luke, which contains the parable of the
Cardinal George Pell (EWTN News file photo) (photo: Daniel Ibanez / EWTN)

Cardinal Pell and the ‘Demos’ Memorandum

VATICAN CITY — A text is being attributed to the late Cardinal George Pell that summarizes deep concerns
Pope Francis delivers his Angelus address in St. Peter's Square on Jan. 15. (photo: National Catholic Register / Vatican Media)

Pope Francis announces ecumenical prayer service, reflects on St. John the Baptist’s ‘spirit of service’

‘The point of reference of life is Jesus,’ the Holy Father reflected. In his Angelus address on Sunday,
Archbishop Georg Gänswein (photo: Daniel Ibáñez / CNA)

What to read in Benedict XVI’s secretary’s ‘tell-all’ book?

In the latest book by Archbishop Georg Gänswein, for 20 years personal secretary to Pope Benedict XVI, there
Pope Francis addresses international diplomats to the Holy See on Jan. 9, 2023, in the Vatican's Blessing Hall. (photo: Vatican Media)

To counter ‘third world war,’ Pope Francis proposes ‘truth, justice, solidarity, and freedom’

Speaking of the necessity of religious freedom for peace, the Holy Father noted widespread religious persecution against Christian
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. (photo: LOR via CNA / Vatican Media )

Remembering Benedict XVI: 10 Quotes on Love, Death, Hope, Mary, and Marriage

‘Quite soon, I shall find myself before the final judge of my life…’ With the early morning news
Pope Benedict XVI (photo: Giulio Napolitano/CNA / CNA)

Benedict XVI — Priest, Prefect, Pope, Rest in Peace

With the pope emeritus’ death, the Catholic Church loses one of the greatest minds in its 2,000-year history.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. (photo: Vatican Media)

Funeral Mass of Benedict XVI to be held Jan. 5

Bruni later told journalists that Benedict XVI received the sacrament of the anointing of the sick on Dec.

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