Who Is American Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Top Vatican Official For Now?
April 29, 2025
At 9:45 a.m. on April 21, American Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced the death of Pope Francis from the chapel of...
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Pope Francis Initiated Unprecedented Synod to Unite Catholic Voices Worldwide
April 21, 2025
Pope Francis' Synod on Sydonality was a four-year undertaking that included dialogue and listening sessions between Catholic bishops, religious, and...
A Vision For a Globalized College of Cardinals
April 21, 2025
Pope Francis wasn’t the first pontiff to appoint to the College of Cardinals bishops from non-European, non-traditional locales in terms...
Bishop Brennan, U.S. Leaders Remember Pope Francis: ‘May God Be Good to Him’
April 21, 2025
Bishop Robert Brennan still remembers the words of accompaniment that Pope Francis spoke to the U.S. bishops during his visit...
Our Common Humanity: Pope Francis’ Call to Welcome, Protect, and Integrate Migrants
April 21, 2025
Pope Francis’ prioritization of the plight of migrants and refugees continued was a focus of his pontificate, both in words...
Pope Francis Dies at 88
April 21, 2025
Pope Francis, known in part for his consistent advocacy on behalf of those who suffer and for promoting an inclusive...
Diocesan Priest Joins President Trump in Holy Week Celebration
April 18, 2025
At the invitation of President Donald Trump, Father Frank Mann was one of only two Catholics to attend the 2025...
How Pope Francis Has Shaped the Current American Episcopacy
April 18, 2025
On Aug. 5, 2024, Pope Francis appointed then-Bishop Richard Henning of Providence to succeed Cardinal Seán O’Malley in the Archdiocese...
Pro-Life Advocate Archbishop Naumann Reflects on 50 Year Priesthood
April 14, 2025
After 50 years of ministry, including 20 leading the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, pro-life leader Archbishop Joseph Naumann...
New York Bishops Seek Support for National School Choice Funding
April 9, 2025
Given the unlikelihood that New York state will create a parental school choice program anytime soon, the state’s Catholic bishops...