St John Paul II tirelessly served church, embraced world, cardinal says
By Carol Glatz, CNS – During his long and fruitful pontificate, St John Paul II embraced the entire world, which...
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Vatican secretary of state: Pope continues to govern the Church
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Even on his worst days in Rome’s Gemelli hospital, Pope Francis was governing the Catholic...
Vatican statistics: Baptisms down, but First Communions, Confirmations up
By Carol Glatz, CNS – The number of Catholics and permanent deacons in the world rose in 2023, while the...
What does a Papal Nuncio do?
An apostolic nuncio acts as the official liaison between the Vatican and the local Church hierarchy, government officials, and other...
Cardinal blesses livestock and pets at Vatican celebration
By Catholic News Service – While many people around the world seek a blessing for their animals around the Oct...
Pope names Consolata Missionary as the first woman dicastery prefect
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Pope Francis has appointed Consolata Missionary Sister Simona Brambilla to be the first woman to...
Vatican: 13 Missionaries Were Killed in 2024
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Thirteen Catholic “missionaries” were killed in 2024, most of them during the commission of a...
Court finds Priest and Others Guilty of Misappropriating Sistine Chapel Choir Funds
By CNS – The Vatican City State court has returned guilty verdicts against the former director of the Sistine Chapel...
Pope Creates 21 New Cardinals from 17 Nations
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Becoming a cardinal is an insistent call to put Jesus at the centre of one’s...
