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Pope Francis condemns ‘senseless shooting,’ calls for end of violence after July Fourth parade attack

by CNA Staff Vatican City, Jul 5, 2022 / 06:53 am Pope Francis has expressed shock and sadness over the mass shooting that led to the death of at least six and wounded some 30 others at a Fourth of July parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland on Monday. In a …
Pope Francis condemns abortion in new comments about Roe v. Wade decision, responds to question on Communion

by Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Jul 4, 2022 / 03:43 am Pope Francis condemned abortion in new comments about the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. When asked whether a Catholic politician who supports the right to choose abortion can receive the sacrament of Communion, he warned …
Elon Musk posts photo with Pope Francis at the Vatican

by Courtney Mares Vatican City, Jul 2, 2022 / 01:55 am Elon Musk has said that he met with Pope Francis at the Vatican this week. The world’s richest man posted a photo with the pope on Twitter on July 2. Four of Musk’s eight children were also pictured standing …
Nancy Pelosi reportedly receives Communion at papal Mass

by Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Jun 29, 2022 / 05:00 am House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reportedly received Holy Communion at a Mass with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Wednesday. Pelosi took Communion, according to sources present at the Mass, Crux reported on June 29. The Associated Press, citing two …
Pope Francis pens letter on liturgy after Traditionis custodes

By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Jun 29, 2022 / 04:05 am Pope Francis published a letter on the liturgy Wednesday, nearly one year after he issued the motu proprio Traditionis custodes, restricting the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass. In the 15-page apostolic letter, Desiderio Desideravi, the pope said he wanted “to invite the …
Pope Francis: ‘I have been able to walk for three days’

by Courtney Mares Vatican City, Jun 28, 2022 / 07:30 am The Vatican has released a video of Pope Francis telling a group of bishops from Brazil this week that his mobility has improved. “I have been able to walk for three days,” the pope said with a wave on …
Full text: Pope Francis’ message to families at the World Meeting of Families 2022

by Pope Francis Vatican City, Jun 25, 2022 / 13:00 pm Pope Francis on Saturday delivered a message to families after a Mass in St. Peter’s Square for the World Meeting of Families 2022. A copy of the message, a “Missionary Sending of Families,” will also be handed out to …
Pope Francis: There are many ‘restorers’ in the US who do not accept Vatican II

by Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Jun 14, 2022 / 04:12 am There are many “restorers” in the United States who do not accept the Second Vatican Council, Pope Francis said in an interview published on Tuesday. Speaking to the editors of Jesuit journals, he criticized what he called “restorationism” in …
Pope Francis’ July trip to Africa postponed for health reasons

by Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Jun 10, 2022 / 05:45 am Pope Francis’ July trip to the African countries of the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan has been postponed for health reasons, the Vatican said on Friday. “At the request of his doctors, and in order not to …
Cardinal Farrell to lead Vatican investment oversight committee

by Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Jun 7, 2022 / 05:49 am Cardinal Kevin Farrell will chair a new committee to oversee investments, the Vatican said on Tuesday. The 74-year-old Irish-American cardinal will lead a committee of four finance professionals. Since 2020, Farrell has also led a committee to monitor internal Vatican financial decisions that …