Carlo Acutis and the four popes
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Apr 27, 2025 / 08:00 am The unexpected death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, April 21, postponed the much-anticipated canonization of Carlo Acutis, the…
Second day of mourning for Pope Francis: Full text of homily by Cardinal Parolin
By Cardinal Pietro Parolin Vatican City, Apr 27, 2025 / 07:00 am Editor’s Note: On April 27, 2025, Cardinal Pietro Parolin served as principal celebrant for the second Novendiales Mass…
Philippines makes history as first nation to consecrate itself to divine mercy
By Valerie Joy Escalona Manila, Philippines, Apr 27, 2025 / 06:00 am The Philippines will make history this year on April 27, Divine Mercy Sunday, by becoming the first nation…
New Zealand cardinal reflects on ‘beautiful’ Pope Francis funeral as cardinals prepare for conclave
By AC Wimmer CNA Newsroom, Apr 27, 2025 / 00:01 am In an emotional tribute, Cardinal John Dew of New Zealand on Sunday reflected on both the late pontiff’s lasting…
FBI says judge, former Catholic Charities director sheltered illegal immigrant from arrest
By Daniel Payne CNA Newsroom, Apr 26, 2025 / 13:00 pm Federal agents arrested a Wisconsin judge and former Catholic Charities director this week over allegations that she sheltered an…
PHOTOS: Pope Francis is laid to rest in Rome
By CNA Staff Vatican City, Apr 26, 2025 / 12:00 pm The wooden coffin of Pope Francis arrived at the Basilica of St. Mary Major just after 1 p.m. local…
Pope Francis cultivated bonds between Catholicism, Judaism
By Julieta Villar ACI Prensa Staff, Apr 26, 2025 / 11:00 am With both bold gestures and strong words, Pope Francis laid out a path of fraternity that consistently challenged…
One of the last bishops appointed by Pope Francis says he showed us ‘how to evangelize’
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Apr 26, 2025 / 10:30 am The Vatican on April 8 announced that Pope Francis had appointed Baltimore Auxiliary Bishop Bruce Lewandowski as the new…
Trump, Zelenskyy discuss hopes for ‘lasting peace’ amid pope’s funeral
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Apr 26, 2025 / 10:00 am U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday held a brief discussion in the soaring halls…
Pope Francis buried in beloved Marian basilica after coffin crosses Rome in popemobile
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Apr 26, 2025 / 09:30 am Pope Francis was buried Saturday in the Basilica of St. Mary Major after his coffin crossed the center of…
Pope Francis and the Islamic world: A legacy of dialogue and fraternity
By Souhail Lawand ACI MENA, Apr 26, 2025 / 09:00 am With the passing of Pope Francis, the world is reflecting on a pontificate marked by bold outreaches, including to…
5 of the most memorable prayers of Pope Francis’ pontificate
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Apr 26, 2025 / 08:00 am Pope Francis’ pontificate spanned 12 years and numerous major global events — including international gatherings, the COVID-19 crisis, and…