Build communion with diversity, abbot tells cardinals before conclave
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The cardinals preparing to elect a new pope must strengthen communion in the Catholic Church,…
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Conclave to elect next pope will begin May 7
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The 135 cardinals eligible to elect the next pope will enter the Sistine Chapel to…
Church must carry on pope’s legacy of mercy, cardinal says
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Mercy — the cornerstone of Pope Francis’ teaching and ministry — must guide the Catholic…
At Jubilee of Teenagers, grief is mingled with joyful hope for church’s future
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — For thousands of young teens who traveled to Rome for the Jubilee of Teenagers,…
Poor and powerful pray for eternal repose of a pope ‘with an open heart’
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis was “a pope among the people, with an open heart toward everyone,” said…
As pope’s casket is sealed, he is remembered for simplicity, humility
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — After an estimated 250,000 people had passed by the body of Pope Francis, lying in…
Poor to welcome pope’s casket to St. Mary Major where simple tomb is ready
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Given the late Pope Francis’ care and concern for the poor, a representative group…
Where to watch Pope Francis’ funeral Mass live
byBy OSV News, OSV News Pope Francis’ solemn funeral Mass will be broadcast and livestreamed by multiple media outlets April 26, providing several ways…
DeSales High School dedicates solar panel project inspired by Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’
byOn the sunny Tuesday morning of April 22, less than 48 hours after Pope Francis’ death, DeSales High School, 425 West Kenwood Drive, dedicated…
Cardinals mourn Pope Francis as Vatican meetings begin ahead of conclave
byBy Ines San Martin, OSV News ROME — As they entered the Vatican to participate in a series of meetings leading up to the…