What Happens After the Death of a Pope: Understanding the ‘Sede Vacante’ and the Role of the Camerlengo
With the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, the Catholic Church has entered the period known as the sede…
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Vatican Announces Rites and Arrangements Following the Death of Pope Francis
The Vatican has formally announced the initial rites following the death of Pope Francis, who passed away on the morning…
Pope Francis Met Vice President J.D. Vance on Easter Sunday, Just Before His Death
In what would become one of his final public encounters, Pope Francis met briefly with U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance…
The Passing of Pope Francis: Servant of the Poor, Voice of the Gospel
At 9:45 AM on April 21, 2025, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, solemnly announced the death…
Pope Francis Calls Priests to Renewal During Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday
During the Holy Thursday Chrism Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis issued a heartfelt call to priests, urging them…
Pope Francis Brings Holy Thursday Message of Hope to Regina Coeli Prison
In a powerful gesture of pastoral care and solidarity, Pope Francis visited Rome’s historic Regina Coeli prison on Holy Thursday,…
Finding Our Way Back to the Father’s Embrace
Pope Francis, in his latest catechesis on April 16, offered a moving meditation on the parable of the Prodigal Son—a…
Pope Francis Prepares for Via Crucis, But Will He Make Easter Triduum Appearance?
Pope Francis is showing gradual signs of improvement as he continues to recover from a polymicrobial infection that led to…
Pope Francis Greets Pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday
In a moving return to St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis greeted thousands of pilgrims on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025,…
Antoni Gaudí Declared Venerable: ‘God’s Architect’ One Step Closer to Sainthood
On April 14, Pope Francis officially recognized the heroic virtue of Antoni Gaudí, the visionary Spanish architect behind the iconic…