Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals - Catholic News Agency
Vatican City, Oct 6, 2024 / 07:41 am. Pope Francis announced on Sunday that he will create 21 new cardinals, including the archbishops of Tehran, Tokyo, and Toronto, at a consistory on Dec. 8.
8 things to know and share about the Annunciation
Apr 8, 2024 · “Annunciation” is simply an old-fashioned way of saying “announcement.” The term can be applied to other events also. For example, in his book “Jesus of Nazareth 3: The Infancy ...
Pope Francis turns 87: one of the oldest popes in Church history
Dec 17, 2023 · Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 17, 2023 / 06:00 am. Pope Francis celebrates his 87th birthday on Sunday, Dec. 17, the third Sunday of Advent, as he continues to reign as the oldest pope in the ...
Carlo Acutis to be first millennial saint: Pope Francis recognizes ...
Rome Newsroom, May 23, 2024 / 06:22 am. Pope Francis has recognized a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Carlo Acutis, paving the way for him to become the first millennial saint.
Pope Francis proclaims 2025 Jubilee papal bull: ‘Hope does not ...
Vatican City, May 9, 2024 / 13:54 pm. The Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee was officially proclaimed on Thursday by Pope Francis, who presided over a formal reading of the Jubilee’s papal bull ...
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Father Stu: This is the real story of Father Stuart Long, the Catholic ...
Helena, Mont., Apr 13, 2022 / 10:03 am. Father Stuart Long, who was a priest of the Diocese of Helena, is the main character in the motion picture "Fr. Stu" starring Mark Wahlberg as the priest ...
Padre Pio: 13 facts about the saint to know and share
Sep 23, 2024 · 1. Padre Pio was only 5 years old when he expressed a strong desire to serve God. Born Francesco Forgione on May 25, 1887, in Pietrelcina, Italy, he served as an altar boy at his local parish.
The history of the Epiphany: Here’s what you need to know
Washington D.C., Jan 7, 2024 / 04:00 am. While the hustle and bustle of Christmas ends for many people on Dec. 26, throughout Christian history Christmas lasts for much longer.
12 things to know and share about the Holy Trinity
May 26, 2024 · “The central mystery of Christian faith and life is the mystery of the Most Blessed Trinity. Christians are baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” (No. 44).