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Pope Francis’s sorrow for Turkey and Syria: “With emotion, I pray for them”

Pope Francis expressed his condolences and support for the victims of the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and
Tridentine Mass celebrated in a church in Rome. Credit: Shutterstock

Vatican to investigate Diocese that supports traditional Mass in France

The Vatican will conduct an apostolic visitation (investigation) in the Diocese of Fréjus-Toulon, where there are many vocations

Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Moves Away from Calendar Affiliated with Russia

The Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church recently announced a shift away from a Church calendar affiliated with Russia, causing

The German Church & Homosexuality

Analysis of Church doctrine on homosexuality after Pope Francis calls for an end to criminalization of homosexual acts
Inauguration of the continental stage of the Synod in Prague. Credit: Screenshot

The continental stage of the Synod starts in Prague: “Christ is the hope of Europe”

The continental stage of the Synod of the Catholic Church in Europe started yesterday in Prague, with the
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The drama of “internally displaced people” in South Sudan and the hope given by the Pope’s visit

“We are meeting with you today and would like to give wings to your hope. We believe in
Benedict XVI. Credit: Shutterstock

Former Vatican official: Eucharistic adoration was life for Benedict XVI

Msgr. Alberto José González Chaves, a Spanish priest of the Archdiocese of Toledo and former Vatican official, reflected

The Unique Private Train of the “Pope King” – Blessed Pius IX

In the era of papal travels around the world, it may make one smile that it takes a

Five facts about Blessed Pius IX: The Pope who died “prisoner” in the Vatican

On February 7, the Church celebrates the memory of Blessed Pius IX, a determined Pope who made important

Pope Francis Returns to Rome from Africa with Some Guests on the Flight

Pope Francis says Christians in war-torn South Sudan can make “a decisive contribution to changing history.” All they

President of the “Pope’s hospital” resigns from her position: the reasons for her resignation

Mariella Enoc, president of the Bambino Gesù pediatric hospital in Rome, known as the “Pope’s hospital,” resigned from

The University of the Popes – the Pontifical Gregorian University

The Pontifical Gregorian University has educated 28 Saints and 16 Popes. The first Jesuit educational institution, it was

Pope Francis on homosexuals & the new prefect of the Vatican Dicastery of Bishops

Hello and welcome to this week’s Vaticano Updates – the most important news from the Holy Father and

Earthquake in Turkey and Syria: Pope Francis’ condolences

More than 1,350 people died in a violent earthquake that struck southern Turkey and Syria overnight. At magnitude

The Mellini’s, the family dedicated to creating mosaics for the world’s most important churches

In this workshop, the artist Massimo Mellini and his team produce stunning large-scale mosaics and stained-glass windows for
Pope Francis speaks to journalists on Feb. 5 during his flight back to Rome after his visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan. (photo: National Catholic Register / Vatican Media)

Pope Francis: Partisans have used Benedict XVI’s death ‘to serve their own interests’

‘He was always by my side, supporting me,’ the Pope said of the late pope emeritus during a
Pope Francis speaks to the media on Feb. 5, 2023, during his return flight to Rome from his visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan. | Vatican Media

Pope Francis’ in-flight press conference: God accompanies people with same-sex attraction

The pope also answered questions about tensions within the Church and spoke about his desire to go to
Pope Francis greets a young boy a Mass in Juba, South Sudan on Feb. 5, 2023. | Vatican Media

Pope at Mass in South Sudan: In the name of Jesus, lay down the weapons of hatred

Pope Francis urged Christians in the war-torn South Sudan to make a decisive contribution to changing history by
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby; Pope Francis; and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Iain Greenshields, lead a prayer service for Catholic, Anglican and Presbyterian christians in Juba, Sudan. | Vatican Media

Pope Francis at ecumenical prayer service in Sudan: Those who choose Christ choose peace

About 50,000 people attended the ecumenical prayer service. During an ecumenical prayer service in South Sudan, Pope Francis
Pope Francis interacted with an energetic crowd of 65,000 young adults and catechists at Martyrs' Stadium in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, on Feb. 2, 2023. | Vatican Media

Priest, 5 students arrested for chants against president after Pope Francis event in DRC

The students and Father Guy Julien Muluku were detained nearly 34 hours before being released shortly before 10
Pope Francis meets a boy living in an IDP camp during a gathering in Juba, South Sudan, on Feb. 4, 2023. | Vatican Media

Pope Francis meets 2,500 refugees in South Sudan

South Sudan has the largest refugee crisis in Africa. Pope Francis was greeted by cheers and ululations on

Full homily from Pope Francis’ last Mass in South Sudan

Bandeko, bobóto [Brothers and sisters, peace be with you] R/ Bondeko [Fraternity] Bondéko [Fraternity] R/Esengo [Joy] Esengo, joy:
Pope Francis addresses South Sudan’s government and members of the diplomatic corps Feb. 3, 2023. | Vatican Media

‘No more bloodshed,’ Pope Francis begs South Sudan’s leaders

On the first day of his peace pilgrimage, Pope Francis begged the leaders of South Sudan to work

LIVE | Pope Francis in South Sudan | Meeting with Bishops, Priests & Seminarians

LIVE | Pope Francis’ Meeting with Bishops, Priests and Seminarians of South Sudan in the Cathedral of Saint

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