Faithful gather to remember ‘it’s not just about migrants’
Some 300 joined in prayer on Sept. 23 at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Philadelphia to mark the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. In his 2019 message for the observance, Pope Francis has stressed that immigration "is about all of us."
At age 80, Angola’s cardinal-designate still works among the poor
The fact that Italian-born Cardinal-designate Eugenio Dal Corso still serves "the pastorally needy" and shows "zeal for the missions," despite knowing the hardships, may be why Pope Francis chose to name him a cardinal.
Vatican releases list of participants for Amazon synod
Pope Francis has named Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley of Boston and the other members of his international Council of Cardinals to be voting members of the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon.
Vatican releases list of participants for Amazon synod
Pope Francis has named Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley of Boston and the other members of his international Council of Cardinals to be voting members of the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon.
Integral ecology: Challenging people to broaden their focus of concern
Building on previous church teachings, St. John Paul II's concept of "human ecology" and Pope Benedict XVI's "ecology of man," Pope Francis goes one step further with his vision of integral ecology.
Council of Cardinals reviews input on draft constitution for Curia
Pope Francis' Council of Cardinals finished its first review and reflection on comments and proposals received for the draft of the proposed apostolic constitution reforming the Roman Curia.
Vatican officials offer guidance for German church gathering
The pontifical council said that, in proposing a process that would include "binding deliberations" on new rules for the church in Germany, the bishops were, in effect, planning a "plenary council," which would require prior approval by Pope Francis.
Unassuming pastor who helped rebuild Cuban church will receive red hat
"Thanks be to God and Pope Francis" for looking upon the church in Cuba, which has spent the past five centuries praising God, proclaiming the Gospel, teaching the faith and doing works of charity, Cardinal-designate Juan Garcia Rodriguez said.
Vatican archivist, award-winning poet, to be made a cardinal
Like many others who were named cardinals by Pope Francis, Cardinal-designate Jose Tolentino Calaca de Mendonca was caught off guard when he found out about his appointment.
New appointment in Syro-Malabar archdiocese rocked by tensions
In a step designed to quell ongoing controversies, the Vatican announced the appointment of a vicar for the head of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, and Pope Francis conferred on him the personal title of archbishop.