Timeline of Recent Papal Transitions
By CNS – After the deaths or resignations of their predecessors, the last six popes have been elected within a […]
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Despite improved health, pope picks cardinals to lead Holy Week liturgies
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Pope Francis is going without supplemental oxygen for longer periods and is continuing therapy to
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Bronze sculpture in St Peter’s Square offers message of hospitality
By Justin McLellan, CNS – A new bronze sculpture installed in St Peter’s Square, near the showers and medical clinic
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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