The Vatican said on Wednesday that it was concerned to hear of reports of the arrest of Cardinal Joseph Zen by authorities in Hong Kong. “The Holy See has learned … Continued
Cardinal Joseph Zen has been arrested by the authorities in Hong Kong, according to local media reports. The 90-year-old former Catholic bishop of Hong Kong was reportedly detained on May … Continued
More than 60 journalists have petitioned Pope Francis to make Titus Brandsma an official patron saint of journalism. An open letter published on May 10 said that the world “urgently … Continued
As the Catholic Church continues to engage Canada’s Indigenous people and questions of historical abuse, Pope Francis met with a delegation of Metis people from Manitoba. The April 21 meeting … Continued
Pope Francis appointed Canadian Cardinal Michael Czerny, SJ, as the new prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development on Saturday. Cardinal Czerny, 75, succeeds Cardinal Peter Turkson, … Continued
This story was updated April 19 with the current number of letter signatories and new comment from Bishop Georg Bätzing of Limburg, president of the German bishops’ conference, and Cardinal … Continued
Pope Francis will lead a Good Friday Way of the Cross at the Colosseum at 12:15 p.m. Vancouver time, one of two events he will preside over today. The Pope … Continued
Pope Francis has again lamented the war in Ukraine and appealed for peace more than a month after Russia’s invasion. “Enough. Stop it. Silence the weapons. Move seriously toward peace,” … Continued
With the Vatican’s announcement that Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on March 25, the meaning and significance of the consecration are worth … Continued
Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the Vatican announced on Tuesday. The Holy See press office said on March 15: “On Friday, March … Continued