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