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At Vatican marriage tribunal, Pope Francis extols ‘gift of indissolubility’ of marriage
The pontiff addressed the topic of marriage’s indissolubility, or permanence, in a meeting with members of the Roman Rota, one... Read more
Summer school at Vatican Observatory offers unique opportunity for young scientists
The Vatican Observatory’s summer school, known as “Specola,” has already selected students for its next edition in June. Read more
Expelled Society of St. Pius X bishop Richard Williamson dies at 84
Richard Williamson, former English bishop of the Priestly Society of St. Pius X (SSPX), died on Wednesday at the age... Read more
Pope Francis offers condolences after death of Albanian Orthodox Archbishop Anastasios
“The faith of the Orthodox community of Albania was certainly embodied in the life of our dear brother,” the pope... Read more
Reimagined Templar Knights provide assistance to 2025 Jubilee pilgrims
Templars Today, a private association of lay faithful, signed an agreement with the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization to assist jubilee... Read more
Pope Francis at Wednesday audience: Ask for the grace ‘to listen more than we speak’
Reflecting on the Gospel of St. Matthew, the Holy Father said people can learn from the righteous St. Joseph, who... Read more
Elon Musk’s brother pitches jubilee year drone show in Rome
Kimbal Musk, an entrepreneur, reportedly met with Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri on Jan. 25 to propose a drone-based musical light... Read more
Editor of Pope Francis’ autobiography: ‘He gave absolute freedom, without red lines’
“Hope is the mainstay that undergirds Pope Francis’ entire life,” said Carlo Musso, the Italian editor of Pope Francis’ autobiographical... Read more
American theologian promoted by Pope Francis calls for focus on Scripture, evangelization
Professor Mary Healy of Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Michigan discusses her appointment to the Dicastery for Divine Worship and... Read more
New Vatican document says AI should lead to ‘a renewed appreciation of all that is human’
The document establishes a Christian framework for understanding human intelligence as a gift from God, emphasizing humanity’s relational nature. Read more
Prominent cardinal denies allegations of sexual abuse that led to disciplinary measures
Cardinal Cipriani denied the accusations published by the Spanish newspaper El País, stating: “I have not committed any crime nor... Read more
Pope Francis says he’s more concerned about human intelligence than AI
Speaking to Church communications professionals the pope emphasized the need for a human-centered approach to communication. Read more
Pope Francis: Suffering becomes ‘occasion for transformative encounter’ with God
Pope Francis also addressed all those “who are ill or who care for the suffering,” telling them: “Your journey together... Read more
Why Cardinal Czerny and sculptor Timothy Schmalz brought ‘Angels Unawares’ to the Vatican
Cardinal Michael Czerny and sculptor Timothy P. Schmalz on Jan. 23 in Rome spoke about evangelization through art. Read more
Word of God Sunday: Scripture expert explains why the Bible is ‘modern,’ how to preach well
On Jan. 26, the Catholic Church commemorates the Sunday of the Word of God, established by Pope Francis in 2019. Read more
Never forget Auschwitz horrors, Pope Francis says ahead of 80th anniversary
Speaking at the Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis marked the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and made urgent appeals for... Read more
Pope marks Word of God Sunday amid 2025 jubilee events: ‘God’s Word walks with us’
“The Word of God is alive: Through the centuries it walks with us and, by the power of the Holy... Read more
Vatican’s blessing guidelines: global responses to Fiducia Supplicans a year later
One year ago, Pope Francis met with participants of the plenary session of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the... Read more
Pope sees ‘providential’ moment as Catholics, Orthodox hope to celebrate Easter 2025 together
Pope Francis emphasized that hope is “always possible” in Jesus Christ during an ecumenical vespers service marking the Week of... Read more
At Vatican jubilee, Pope Francis skips prepared text for heart-to-heart with journalists
The written remarks also warned against what the pope termed “brain rot” caused by constant social media scrolling, calling for... Read more
