VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Leading the recitation of the Angelus prayer from inside the chapel of his residence because of a cold, Pope Francis nevertheless blessed the baby Jesus figurines children and adults will put…

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The cardinals, bishops, priests, religious and laypeople who work in the Roman Curia are called to spread the blessings of God, but they cannot do that if they habitually speak ill…

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis will meet with outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden at the Vatican Jan. 10 to discuss efforts to promote peace worldwide, the White House’s press secretary said. The two leaders…

The following release has been amended to correct the geographic locations of the parishes in the biographies for Bishop-elect Fedek and Bishop-elect Siemianowski.   WASHINGTON – Pope Francis has appointed Rev. Timothy O’Malley, Very Rev.…

WASHINGTON – Pope Francis has appointed Most Reverend J. Gregory Kelly, auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Dallas, as Bishop of Tyler. The appointment was publicized in Washington, D.C. on December 20, 2024, by Cardinal…

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis praised Catholics who support the Pontifical Mission Societies‘ work with the poor and those on the margins of society, saying such assistance is a concrete expression of Jesus’ love.…