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Catholic organization, Caritas, to commemorate 1 year of conflict in Ukraine

A Catholic organization is set to commemorate the one year anniversary of the conflict in Ukraine. Caritas-Spes Ukraine
Pope Francis with the Pontifical Academy for Life on Feb. 20, 2023. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis asks Pontifical Academy for Life to study ethics of emerging technologies

The rapid acceleration of new technologies can produce significant consequences for human life and the environment Pope Francis

The Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter

February 22 marks the feast of the Chair of Saint Peter, an ancient celebration within the Catholic Church. Here we share four lesser-known facts about this festivity.

22 years ago today, St. John Paul II created the now Pope Francis a cardinal

22 years ago today, on February 21, 2001, St. John Paul II created Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who
Pope Francis meets Feb. 20 with members of a film foundation established by the Italian bishops’ conference (photo: National Catholic Register / Vatican Media)

Pope Francis encourages filmmakers to ‘reawaken wonder’

‘The world, troubled by war and so many evils, needs signs, works that inspire wonder and that reveal

The Life and Mission of Joseph Ratzinger: From Priest to Pope

In this video, we explore the life and mission of Joseph Ratzinger, a priest, professor, and theologian who

Highlights from Europe’s Continental Assembly in Prague: Synod on Synodality update

The European Continental Assembly took place in Prague, Czech Republic from February 5-12, 2023, coinciding with the 20th

The Lateran Treaty of 1929: Understanding the relationship between Italy and the Holy See

On February 11, 1929, the Lateran Pacts – accords between the Kingdom of Italy and the Holy See

Ratzinger: The Choice. Discover the Untold Stories of Pope Benedict XVI’s Last Decade

Join us in uncovering the untold stories of Pope Benedict XVI’s last decade in the Vatican with the
Pope Francis greets the crowd at his Angelus address on Feb. 19. (photo: National Catholic Register / Vatican Media)

Pope Francis: God asks us to love beyond ‘the logic of self-interest’

Ahead of Lent, the Holy Father ecouraged the faithul to ‘dare to do good, to risk in giving.’
Pope Francis spoke to participants in a Feb. 16-18, 2023, conference on how pastors and laypeople can work together better | Vatican Media

Pope Francis: Laypeople are not guests in the Church

“The laity, and especially women, need to be more valued in their human and spiritual skills and gifts

55 Year Anniversary of Sant’Egidio Community

On Thursday, February the 9th, the Basilica of St. John Lateran hosted an extraordinary Eucharistic Celebration presided over

Members and consultants of the Dicastery of Education and Culture, what you need to know

The global president of the Pontifical Scholas Occurentes Foundation is present. But there is also Archbishop Rino Fisichella,

The Resignation of Benedict XVI

When Pope Benedict died in Rome, the people of the Eternal City said that it was the second
The procession from St. Anselm parish to Santa Sabina preceding Mass for Ash Wednesday in Rome, March 6, 2019. | Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Pope Francis’ message for Lent 2023: ‘We need to listen to Jesus’

“Lent is a time of grace to the extent that we listen to him as he speaks to
Pope Francis, Kirill | The moment of the signing of the joint declaration between Pope Francis and Kirill | AH / ACI Group Archive

Meeting between Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill not celebrated in 2023

On February 16, 2016, in San Marti airport in Havana, Cuba, Pope Francis met Patriarch Kirill. Every year
Cardinal Peter Ebere Okpaleke offers Mass in Rome at his titular church, the Holy Martyrs of Uganda Catholic Parish, on Feb. 5, 2023. | Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Nigeria’s newest cardinal shares secret behind the highest Mass attendance in the world

Cardinal Peter Ebere Okpaleke said Nigerian society as a whole has “a traditional worldview” that recognizes the presence
Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti with Pope Francis | Vatican Media

Vatican archbishop to visit Catholics in Syria and Turkey as they confront earthquake fallout

A Vatican archbishop will visit Catholics in Syria and Turkey as they continue to help those affected by

Pontifical Mission Societies Launch Special Collection to Aid Earthquake Survivors in Turkey and Syria

The Pontifical Mission Societies have responded to the call of Pope Francis to show solidarity with the people
Pope Francis met with bishops, priests, and religious in St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, on Feb. 4, 2023. (photo: Vatican Media)

Pope Francis: ‘I believe that the pope’s ministry is for life’

The Pope, repeating information he had revealed in a prior interview, said that he signed a resignation letter

Pope Francis’ Statements on Nicaragua Bishop Sentencing & Turkey Earthquake Victims

In this week’s Vaticano Updates, Pope Francis addressed a range of pressing issues affecting the Catholic Church and

How to better include laypeople in the life of the Catholic Church?

The Vatican is set to host a conference-themed “Pastors and Lay Faithful Called to Walk Together” from February
Pope Francis delivers the Angelus address on Feb. 12, 2023. | Vatican Media

Pope Francis creates independent supervisory commission for Rome Diocese

The oversight committee is part of the pope’s reform of the governance of the Rome Diocese. Pope Francis

A breakdown of the continental stages of the Synod

Pope Francis has made it clear: the Synod should no longer be an event but a process. And

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