Jubilee 2025

Diocesan Holy Doors will not be feature of Jubilee 2025, Vatican says

The Holy Doors of cathedrals around the world that pilgrims passed through during the special Jubilee of Mercy in 2015-16 were an innovation of Pope Francis. For the Holy...

Archbishop Broglio Appoints James Bogner as Chair of U.S. Bishops’ National Review Board

Archbishop Broglio has appointed Mr. James Bogner as the next chair of the National Review Board (NRB). Mr. Bogner, who joined the NRB in 2020, succeeds Mrs. Suzanne...

Archbishop Broglio Appoints Members to the National Review Board

Archbishop Broglio has appointed three new members to serve on the National Review Board (NRB). He also renewed the appointment for a current member to serve a second...

Pope Francis

Pope urges political leaders to be at service of the people, not power

Pope Francis has called on political leaders to prioritize the poor, the unemployed and the common good in his prayer intention for the month of August. He highlighted...

Pope Francis

Pope: Jesus' presence in Eucharist helps faithful be truly present for others

Pope Francis met with about 50,000 altar servers from 20 different countries July 30. He encouraged them to embrace Jesus' presence in the Eucharist and to be present for...

Child and Youth Protection

Fight against trafficking must include combating its crimes online, advocate says

The head of an international network of consecrated men and women calls for strategic collaboration with law enforcement to tackle human trafficking online, especially...

Pope Francis

Pope appeals for end to weapons' production, for solidarity with the elderly

On World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, Pope Francis called on the faithful to reach out to the elderly, especially during the summer. During his Sunday Angelus...

Vatican

Lessons learned: Studying past prepares people for the present, archivist says

The head of the Vatican Apostolic Archives shares insights into this vast historical collection, discussing the history of Vatican-U.S. relations and what can be learned...

Pope Francis

Don't antagonize the elderly, pope says in grandparents' day message

The Catholic Church will celebrate World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly this Sunday, July 28. In his message for this world day, Pope Francis condemns the notion...

Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

Pope Francis has appointed Reverend Kevin Thomas Kenney, as auxiliary bishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Bishop-elect Kenney is a priest of the Archdiocese of Saint...