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Pope Francis canonizes 10 new saints of the Catholic Church

Canonization Mass on May 15, 2022 | Daniel Ibanez/CNA by Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, May 15, 2022 / 03:00 am Pope Francis on Sunday recognized 10 new saints of the Catholic Church during a canonization Mass in St. Peter’s Square. It was the Church’s first canonization since that of …
Vatican confirms Pope Francis will visit 3 cities in Canada in July

by Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, May 13, 2022 / 04:15 am The Vatican confirmed on Friday that Pope Francis will visit three cities in Canada during the last week of July. The pope will travel to Edmonton, Quebec City, and Iqaluit on July 24-30, the Holy See press office said …
Pope Francis names new auxiliary bishop for Catholic Diocese of Cleveland

by Courtney Mares Vatican City, May 9, 2022 / 05:05 am The Vatican announced on Monday that Pope Francis has named Father Michael Woost as an auxiliary bishop of Cleveland. Woost, 63, has served as a professor of liturgical and sacramental theology at the Saint Mary Seminary in Cleveland, Ohio, for more …
Pope Francis says ‘Church must become increasingly synodal’ in World Day of Prayer for Vocations message

by CNA Staff Vatican City, May 5, 2022 / 04:00 am Pope Francis said on Thursday that “the Church must become increasingly synodal.” The pope made the comment in his annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations message, published May 5, as Catholics worldwide participate in a global consultation process leading to the …
Pope Francis uses wheelchair in public for first time since colon surgery

by Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, May 5, 2022 / 04:50 am Pope Francis used a wheelchair during a public meeting on Thursday, the first time he has done so publicly since leaving the hospital after colon surgery in July 2021. The 85-year-old pope has had difficulty walking due to a …
Pope Francis says he wants to meet Putin in Moscow to discuss Ukraine war

by Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, May 3, 2022 / 03:05 am Pope Francis has said that he will not visit Ukraine right now, but he would like to meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow if the Russian president is willing. In an interview with the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, published May 3, …
Pope Francis to undergo medical procedure for ‘torn ligament’ in knee

by Courtney Mares Vatican City, May 3, 2022 / 02:41 am Pope Francis will undergo a medical procedure on his knee on Tuesday, according to Italian media reports. The 85-year-old pope said in an interview published on May 3 that he would undergo a small intervention for a torn ligament. “I have …
Pope Francis weeps at Ukraine suffering, calls for daily rosary for peace

by CNA Staff Vatican City, May 1, 2022 / 10:57 am Pope Francis has again lamented the suffering caused by the invasion of Ukraine and encouraged the faithful to pray a rosary every day for peace. Speaking to the crowd in St. Peter’s Square after the May 1 Regina Caeli …
Pope Francis Prayer Intentions for May 2022

Faith-Filled Young People We pray for all young people, called to live life to the fullest; may they see in Mary’s life the way to listen, the depth of discernment, the courage that faith generates, and the dedication to service.
Pope Francis: ‘The doctor has told me not to walk’

by Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Apr 30, 2022 / 07:40 am Pope Francis said on Saturday that he continues to have problems with his leg, for which his doctor has ordered him not to walk. “There is a problem: this leg is not good, it does not work, and the …