Pope Francis

Pope Francis: Mary teaches us to listen to the voice of the voiceless

the vatican released a message from pope francis on wednesday as the church celebrates the nativity of the blessed virgin mary. “the true jo...
Courtney Mares

Ambassador: Pope Francis’ visit to Slovakia is ‘a historic moment’

rome, italy, sep 8, 2021 / 02:00 am pope francis’ trip to slovakia this sunday will be “a historic moment,” according to the country’s ambas...
andrea-gagliarducci

Archbishop Cordileone raises issue of excommunication for abortion advocates

washington, d.c. newsroom, sep 5, 2021 / 18:07 pm calling abortion “the most pressing human rights challenge of our time,” archbishop salvat...
CNA Staff

Pope Francis greets Afghan refugees after Vatican documentary screening

vatican city, sep 7, 2021 / 03:10 am pope francis met with recent arrivals from afghanistan on monday evening after a documentary about his ...
CNA Staff

The English cathedrals and churches of Edward Welby Pugin (1834-75)

the reputation of ew pugin has inevi tably, to a degree, been overshadowed by that of his father, augustus welby northmore pugin (1812-52). ...
Michael Hodges

Singing together again

it was sunday morning, and i was wallowing in a deep bath when my hostess knocked on the door. “mass is at ten. will you play?” this is not ...
Serenhedd James

Pope advances sainthood cause of heroic young mother

pope francis has advanced the cause for sainthood of a young mother who sacrificed her own life to save her unborn child. the pontiff recogn...
Simon Caldwell

Analysis: What's behind rumors that Pope Francis will resign?

rome, italy, aug 30, 2021 / 00:00 am despite ongoing rumors, there is no confirmation that pope francis is drafting a document that defines ...
andrea-gagliarducci

Is vaccination a moral responsibility?

pope francis – and indeed pope benedict – made a point of being vaccinated publicly; pope francis has from the outset expressly supported th...
The Catholic Herald

The Vatican's trials and tribulations

early next month, the trial resumes of cardinal angelo becciu and nine others charged with a number of serious irregularities relating to va...
The Catholic Herald