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December 25, 2024

Pope Francis addresses Ukraine, Middle East in Christmas Day message: 'May the sound of weapons be silenced'

Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, delivered the "Urbi et Orbi" Christmas message and blessing from the Vatican at noon local time.

December 21, 2024

Pope to skip outdoor Sunday prayer after catching cold days ahead of Christmas Eve, Day Masses

Pope Francis is suffering from a cold and will give the Sunday blessing ahead of a busy week that includes Christmas Eve and Day Masses and the start of the Holy Year.

December 20, 2024

President-elect Trump appoints outspoken conservative as Vatican ambassador: ‘Blessings and responsibilities’

Just five days before Christmas Day, President-elect Donald Trump announced he is appointing outspoken conservative and president of Catholic Vote Brian Burch to serve as the U.S. ambassador to the Vatican.

December 20, 2024

Biden heading to Vatican City next month to meet with Pope Francis, Meloni in final overseas trip

The White House announced that President Joe Biden will head to Italy early next month for a public meeting with Pope Francis in Vatican City. During the trip he will also hold meetings with Italy's Prime Minister and President.

December 17, 2024

Pope Francis reveals he was nearly assassinated during historic Iraq trip

Pope Francis revealed an attempt on his life was foiled during his historic trip to Iraq, according to reports, reflecting on the event in his upcoming memoir.

December 16, 2024

'Mary' movie puts spotlight on the Mother of God

The "Mary" movie is No. 1 on the streaming service, reinforcing the interest in the Mother of God. But what does it mean to be "full of grace"? A theology professor and author shared insight.

December 11, 2024

Citing the Gospel, Pope Francis says migrants 'must be welcomed' and ‘integrated’

Pope Francis is calling on nations to welcome and integrate migrants as Europe and the United States struggles to cater to unprecedented levels of global mass migration.

November 22, 2024

Pope Francis announces first Millennial saint

 ӣÌÒÊÓƵ chief religion correspondent Lauren Green has the latest on how the canonization will inspire faith among young people on 'America Reports.'

November 20, 2024

Pope Francis rejects tradition, opts for humble wooden casket and burial outside Vatican

Pope Francis announced this week that he intends on having a much more simple funeral than those of his predecessors at the Vatican, including a humble wooden casket.

September 28, 2024

Pope gets an earful from Belgian king and abuse victims over scandals and failures to respond

The king of Belgium and its prime minister ripped into the institution Pope Francis heads for covering up abuse and for the Catholic Church's views on women and the LGBTQ+ community.