Special terms used during the period between popes April 22, 2025By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Remembering Pope Francis, Vatican, World News An explanation of some of the terms and practices related to the time between the death of Pope Francis April 21 and the election of his successor.
Timeline of recent papal transitions April 22, 2025By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News After the deaths or resignations of their predecessors, the last six popes have been elected within a fairly short period of time — between two and three weeks.
Pope sends ‘generous’ donation to aid Myanmar quake victims April 16, 2025By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Disaster Relief, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis has sent “a generous contribution” to Myanmar to help people impacted by a major earthquake in late March.
JD Vance announces trip to Rome, meeting at Vatican April 16, 2025By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News U.S. Vice President JD Vance will be in Rome April 18 and has meetings planned with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, his office said.
Franciscans in the Holy Land ask support through Good Friday collection April 12, 2025By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Giving, News, World News While pilgrimages to the Holy Land have been few and far between in the past 18 months, hundreds of Franciscan friars celebrate Mass at the sites associated with the life of Jesus each day and continue to support the local Christian populations.
Pope praises Salesians’ passion, dedication to ministry April 7, 2025By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, Vocations, World News The multicultural composition of the Salesian order is a gift that the priests and brothers should use in their service to the church and the world, and particularly to young people in need, Pope Francis said.
Jubilee renewal of faith builds confidence in God’s presence, pope says April 4, 2025By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Saying “yes” to God’s plan for one’s life does not mean everything will be easy, but it does mean knowing that God is there and will help, Pope Francis said.
Radio Interview: Lent and Fasting March 3, 2025By Catholic News Service Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Lent, Local News, News, Radio Interview Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Deacon Greg Kandra of the Deacon’s Bench blog about his new book, “A Handy Little Guide to Fasting” from OSV Books. They discuss the essential practices of Lent for Catholics – prayer, fasting and almsgiving – and how to enhance your spiritual life in this penitential season.
Although pope is improving, he will not lead Ash Wednesday services February 28, 2025By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Lent, News, Vatican, World News While Pope Francis’ condition has continued to improve, the Vatican announced that he will not lead his traditional Ash Wednesday services in Rome March 5.
Pope gives Sister Petrini two assistants for running Vatican City February 27, 2025By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News The office governing Vatican City State was set to have a new president March 1 and, while in the hospital, Pope Francis changed the office’s statutes to give the new president two top-level assistants.
Vatican publishes partial list of papal liturgical events during Lent February 12, 2025By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Lent, News, Vatican, World News The Vatican released a partial schedule of Pope Francis’ liturgical celebrations in March and early April, including a group Lenten retreat for the pope and top members of the Curia for the first time in five years.
Vatican office clarifies rules for transferred holy days of obligation January 29, 2025By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News, Worship & Sacraments When a holy day of obligation falls on a Sunday and so is transferred to another day, the Catholic faithful are encouraged to attend Mass, but they are not obliged to do so, the Vatican said.
