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Pope saddened by Pentecost attack in Nigeria

June 6, 2022
By Junno Arocho Esteves
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News

Pope Francis expressed his solidarity and closeness with Catholics in Nigeria after gunmen stormed a church and reportedly killed at least 50 people during a Pentecost Mass.

Vatican relaxes vaccine mandate, masking rules

June 3, 2022
By Junno Arocho Esteves
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Coronavirus, News, Vatican, World News

The Vatican updated its COVID-19 protocols, allowing most employees and visitors to enter Vatican City State without a vaccination certificate or proof of recovery.

Families are path to holiness, pope says

June 2, 2022
By Junno Arocho Esteves
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Marriage & Family Life, News, Vatican, World News

Family life is a path toward holiness where older and younger generations can learn to live with one another peacefully, Pope Francis said.

Pope congratulates Queen Elizabeth II on Platinum Jubilee

June 2, 2022
By Junno Arocho Esteves
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News

Pope Francis sent well-wishes to Queen Elizabeth II as the reigning British monarch began the celebrations of the 70th anniversary of her coronation as well as the public celebration of her birthday.

Pope announces new cardinals, including U.S. Bishop McElroy

May 30, 2022
By Junno Arocho Esteves
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News

Pope Francis announced he will create 21 new cardinals Aug. 27, including 68-year-old Bishop Robert W. McElroy of San Diego, California.

Pope to set date for canonizations at consistory

May 23, 2022
By Junno Arocho Esteves
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, Vatican, World News

Pope Francis has cleared the way for the canonization of Blessed Giovanni Battista Scalabrini, founder of the Scalabrinian missionaries, dispensing the requirement of a miracle attributed to his intercession, the Vatican announced.

Pope, Bono launch Scholas educational initiative

May 20, 2022
By Junno Arocho Esteves
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, Vatican, World News

Celebrating the launch of the Scholas International Educational Movement and its environmental project, Pope Francis encouraged young people, especially women, to lead the charge in fighting climate change.

Cardinal Parolin launches Catholic app for military personnel

May 17, 2022
By Junno Arocho Esteves
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, encouraged men and women in the military to download a new app designed to connect them to the Catholic faith and provide the consolation of prayer in times of war and uncertainty.

Saints’ lives prove God’s love for all, pope says at canonization Mass

May 16, 2022
By Junno Arocho Esteves
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, Vatican, World News

The lives of the saints prove that holiness is not an unreachable goal accomplished by a select few but comes from acknowledging and sharing God’s love, Pope Francis said.