From St. Peter to Pope Francis, there have been 266 popes; 78 of them are recognized as saints, and that number will jump to 80 after the April 27 canonizations of Blesseds John XXIII and John Paul II.
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Coat of Arms Describes New Bishop’s Family Lineage
In the Middle Ages, the Church adopted heraldry as a means of approving and authenticating documents as well as indicating ownership of church buildings.
Pope’s Holy Week Schedule
The following is the public Holy Week schedule for Pope Francis as released by the Vatican:
Pope’s Holy Thursday Liturgy Will Be at Rehab Center
Pope Francis will celebrate the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper at a Rome rehabilitation facility for the elderly and people with disabilities.
Pope and Queen Prefer To Meet ‘Informally’
In their first overseas trip in three years, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, met April 3 with Pope Francis at the Vatican.
Pope: Bishops Are Men Of Prayer, Evangelists
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis said bishops should act not like ambitious corporate executives but humble evangelists and men of prayer, willing to sacrifice everything for their flocks.
Pope – Prez Summit Goes Into Overtime
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – In their first encounter, Pope Francis received U.S. President Barack Obama at the Vatican March 27 for a discussion that touched on several areas of tension between the Catholic Church and the White House, including religious freedom and medical ethics.
‘Mega Workshop’ to Aid The Path to Citizenship
Catholic Migration Services will assist hundreds of eligible individuals and families complete naturalization applications April 5.
Archbishop Romero Could Become a Saint in Three Years
Strong hope and signals from the Vatican that beatification is on the horizon for this modern-day saint.
Mission Funds Recovered
The Pontifical Mission Societies announced the recovery of some $1.1 million in stolen funds.