Pope Francis Reinstates “Patriarch of the West” Title in Vatican Yearbook

Pope Francis has restored the "Patriarch of the West" title in the 2024 Vatican Annuario Pontificio, not seen since 2006 under Pope Benedict XVI 👉

Pope Francis Says Without Courage Christians Fall Short

Pope Francis said fortitude is an essential virtue because "a Christian without courage is a useless Christian" 👉

Pope Francis Grants Plenary Indulgences for US Eucharistic Pilgrimage and Congress...

Pope Francis has approved plenary indulgences for participants of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and Congress. Here's how you can receive them 👉

US Catholics Show Diverse Reactions to Pope Francis Amid Political Divides

A recent Pew survey shows although there are partisan divides, a majority of US Catholics continue to support Pope Francis 👉

Man Arrested for Posing as Priest, Stealing Thousands from US Churches

A man was arrested in California after impersonating a priest and burglarizing Catholic churches across the US, stealing cash and valuables 👉

Cardinal Robert Sarah Criticizes Western Bishops for Embracing ‘Practical Atheism’

Cardinal Robert Sarah said some Western bishops have adopted secular values over traditional Christian teachings, terming it 'practical atheism.'

Priest Pepper-Sprayed During Confession at Texas Cathedral

A priest at St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral in Amarillo, Texas, was attacked with pepper spray during confession 👉

Sydney Bishop Forgives Teen Attacker After Church Stabbing Incident

Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, attacked during a live sermon in Sydney, publicly forgave his 16-year-old assailant, calling for peace and non-retaliation 👉

Significant Debt Reduction Among Ordinands Prior to Ordination, CARA Survey Finds

A recent CARA survey showed a dramatic reduction in educational debt among seminarians, with religious ordinands seeing a 72% decrease 👉

Pope Francis Calls for Environmental Action on Earth Day 2024

On World Earth Day 2024, Pope Francis said "we have failed to protect" our planet 👉