Vatican

Pope marks 800th anniversary of Nativity scene, asks prayers for Holy Land

The lighting of the Vatican Christmas tree and the unveiling of the Nativity scene in St. Peter's Square was extra special this year -- the 800th anniversary of St...

Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishop of Boston

Pope Francis has named Rev. Cristiano G. Borro Barbosa, a priest of the Archdiocese of Boston, and current secretary for evangelization and discipleship, and episcopal...

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Pope asks Mary to watch over Ukrainians, Palestinians, Israelis

Pope Francis continued the tradition of praying before an elevated Marian statue in Rome on the feast of the Immaculate Conception.

Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishops of Philadelphia

Pope Francis has appointed Rev. Keith J. Chylinski, Rev. Christopher R. Cooke, and Rev. Efren V. Esmilla, as auxiliary bishops of Philadelphia.

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Faith and forgiveness: Holy Year is 'also for the incarcerated'

While the official opening of the Jubilee 2025 is still a year away, St. Peter's Basilica and Italian groups that work with people who are incarcerated already have...

Evangelization

Holy Spirit inspires creativity, simplicity in evangelization, pope says

Every Christian has an obligation to witness to the faith, but the Holy Spirit is the one who prepares hearts to hear and accept the Gospel, said Pope Francis' text for...

Liturgical Year/Calendar

Answer Advent call for vigilance with charity, confession, pope suggests

Being watchful and preparing to welcome the Lord is not only an Advent discipline, Pope Francis said; Catholics should have that same kind of vigilance when they prepare...

Programs of Pastoral Support and Solidarity Possible Through Parishioner Generosity

During their recently-concluded committee and subcommittee meetings in Baltimore, programs of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) awarded over $10...

Environment

Humanity must build alliances supporting peace, creation, pope says

Although Pope Francis could not be present for the inauguration of a Faith Pavilion at the COP28 conference in Dubai, he participated remotely with a video message and...

Environment

Pope calls world leaders to end divisions to fight climate change

Unable to be at the U.N. Climate Change Conference in person, Pope Francis still launched an urgent appeal to world leaders to work for a culture of life and to choose...