VATICAN CITY (CNA)—The Director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, told reporters Friday morning that the Vatican’s healthcare services have been temporarily shuttered to disinfect facilities used for … Continued
Following an ancient Ash Wednesday tradition, Pope Francis began the liturgy at the church of Sant’Anselmo before leading a penitential procession to the Basilica of Santa Sabina on the Aventine … Continued
Pope Francis has appointed a new administrator of the Archdiocese of Manila following the Feb. 9 departure of Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle to assume leadership of the Congregation for the … Continued
Pope Francis has repeatedly shone the spotlight on the scourge of human trafficking and appealed for concrete and concerted action to root out its causes and protect the millions of … Continued
The numbers paint a grim picture; around the world there are over 40 million victims of modern slavery of which 70% are women, while about 20% are minors. To highlight … Continued
VATICAN CITY—At the end of his General Audience Wednesday, Pope Francis greeted all those who mark the new year according to the traditional Chinese calendar. He also urged prayers for … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—Pope Francis’ discourse to the Roman Curia on Dec. 21 was important both in terms of what he said, and how he said it. Recognizing something that was … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—Pope Francis declared Tuesday that the pontifical secret will no longer apply in cases of accusations and trials involving abuse of minors or vulnerable persons, and in cases … Continued