VATICAN CITY (CNA)–In a letter to Japanese bishops, Pope Francis urged his brother prelates to use the example of their country’s martyrs as an inspiration to continue their mission of … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—One of the key talking points in the latest round of meetings for the Pope’s Council of Cardinals was the selection of personnel in the Roman Curia, with … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—Just one day after being released from 18 months of captivity, Indian priest Father Tom Uzhunnalil shared an emotional meeting with Pope Francis, saying that throughout his time … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—On Tuesday the Vatican announced that Cardinal Carlo Caffarra, Archbishop Emeritus of Bologna, has died at the age of 79. He was known for pastoral and academic work … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—The Vatican confirmed rumours that have been swirling the past few weeks about a papal visit to Myanmar and Bangladesh, announcing Aug. 28 that Pope Francis will visit … Continued
MOSCOW (CNA)—After a joint meeting during Cardinal Pietro Parolin’s visit to Russia this week, both he and Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill said the trip marks “a new stage” in relations … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—Fr. Pierangelo Pietracatella and Fr. Hans-Peter Fischer are the newest members of the Roman Rota, and mark the latest in a string of appointments Pope Francis has made … Continued
LONDON (CNA)—For the past few months the world has watched closely as the parents of a gravely ill British infant fought an intense legal battle over whether or not his … Continued
NEW DELHI (CNA)—The bishops of India have offered their congratulations to the country’s newly elected president, Ram Nath Kovind, urging him to live out the oath he will take to … Continued
ROME (CNA)—A member of Pope Francis’ commission to protect minors says a new report on the abuse of more than 500 choir boys in Germany points to a current reality … Continued