Pope calls for cease-fire in Holy Land; Vatican-Iranian diplomats talk
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — The day after Pope Francis called for a cease-fire in the Holy Land, his foreign minister spoke by…
Pope calls on doctrinal dicastery to formally investigate Father Rupnik
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has lifted the statute of limitations on abuse accusations against Father Marko Rupnik to allow for…
Listen to, trust the lay faithful, pope tells synod members
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis told members of the synod on synodality that they should respect and honor the faith of…
Pope appeals for unimpeded aid into Gaza, release of all hostages
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis again called for the release of hostages taken from Israel by Hamas militants and for allowing humanitarian aid into…
El Papa pide que no se impida la entrada de ayuda a Gaza y llama a la liberación de todos los rehenes
CIUDAD DEL VATICANO – El Papa Francisco volvió a pedir la liberación de los rehenes secuestrados en Israel por militantes de Hamás y que…
Pope clears way for canonization of ‘Mama Antula’
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has recognized a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Maria Antonia de Paz Figueroa, an 18th-century consecrated lay…
As synod winds down, members urged to sow patience
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — As members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops return home, share the results of their work…
Synod assembly to issue ‘Letter to the People of God’ at session’s end
By Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY — Members of the Synod of Bishops will issue a “Letter to the People of God” at the close…
The Eucharist has the power to draw hearts to Jesus, pope say
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — St. Charles de Foucauld, a turn-of-the-19th-century hermit, demonstrates how a life of meekness, tenderness and eucharistic adoration evangelizes,…
Pope calls for world day of prayer for peace as catastrophe looms in Gaza
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Warning against a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and ongoing conflicts elsewhere, Pope Francis has called for a day…