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Bishop Marini recalls Pope Francis’ love for Our Lady
Posted on 04/29/2025 02:41 AM ()
Bishop Guido Marini, who served for 8 years as Pope Francis’ Master of Liturgical Celebrations, celebrates a memorial Mass and recounts his memories of the faith and humanity of the late Pope.
Cardinal Becciu renounces participation in upcoming conclave
Posted on 04/29/2025 01:57 AM ()
Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu has announced he will obey the will of the late Pope Francis, renouncing his participation in the conclave to elect a new Pope, which begins on May 7.
Archbishop Fisichella celebrates Mass for Jubilee of Persons with Disabilities
Posted on 04/28/2025 12:47 PM ()
On the first day of the Jubilee of Persons with Disabilities, Archbishop Rino Fisichella presides at Mass at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, and prays that the late Pope Francis’ legacy will give us courage “not to remain silent.”
Cardinal Reina at Novemdiales Mass: 'We feel like sheep without a shepherd'
Posted on 04/28/2025 10:26 AM ()
At Mass on the third day of the Novemdiales in suffrage for Pope Francis, the Cardinal Vicar General for the Diocese of Rome reminds the faithful, as they mourn the late Pope, that death is not the end because ‘The grain must die to bear fruit.’
Nigeria: New Catholic Diocese of Katsina maps out pastoral plan
Posted on 04/28/2025 07:51 AM ()
The Catholic Diocese of Katsina has concluded its General Pastoral Assembly, which was aimed at developing a pastoral plan that caters to the needs of the relatively new diocese. The Diocese of Katsina was carved from the Diocese of Sokoto on 16 October 2023. During the assembly, the Bishop urged participants to be guided by the Holy Spirit.
Canadian Bishops call on Catholics to vote with a vision for a better future
Posted on 04/28/2025 07:17 AM ()
As Canadians cast their ballots in pivotal elections overshadowed by tariffs and annexation threats from the United States, the Canadian Bishops urge Catholic voters to reflect deeply on the nation’s challenges with hope and a vision for a better future.
Remembering Pope Francis: A leader in advocacy for the most marginalized
Posted on 04/28/2025 06:12 AM ()
Among the tributes to Pope Francis, Vatican News spoke to Monsignor Robert Vitillo, who celebrates Pope Francis' leadership in advocating and building relationships in favor of the worlds poorest and marginalized by helping others see that every single human person is a child of God meriting utmost care and respect.
JRS: Continuing the journey in the spirit of Pope Francis
Posted on 04/28/2025 05:43 AM ()
Br Michael Schöpf SJ, International Director of the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS), reflects on Pope Francis’ legacy as a global advocate for refugees and peace.
Conclave to elect new Pope to begin on May 7th
Posted on 04/28/2025 05:10 AM ()
The conclave to elect the 267th Pope will begin on May 7th, following the conclusion of the Novemdiales Masses to pray for the eternal repose of the late Pope Francis.
Cardinals visit the tomb of Pope Francis, pray Second Vespers
Posted on 04/27/2025 11:12 AM ()
Members of the College of Cardinals pay homage to Pope Francis visiting his tomb at the papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major, followed by praying Second Vespers together.