Vatican offers indulgence for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Any Catholic who participates in the celebration July 28 of the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly can receive a plenary indulgence, the Vatican announced. "Grandparents, the elderly and all ... Read More
Scenes from the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Archbishop Georg Gänswein (right), the longtime personal secretary for Benedict XVI, kneels to kiss the book of the Gospels atop the coffin of the pope ... Read More
Pope appeals for prayers and closeness to people of Ukraine
Picking up the pieces after a bombardment in Ukraine Speaking at the conclusion of the Wednesday General Audience, Pope Francis asks everyone to be close ... Read More
Mourners pray for soul of Queen at funeral in Westminster Abbey
The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II took place on Monday at London’s Westminster Abbey with ... Read More
Pope Francis says he will appoint women to Dicastery for Bishops
Pope Francis with Sister Raffaella Petrini, F.S.E., the Secretary General of the Governorate of the Vatican City State Pope Francis has announced his intention to ... Read More
Francis appoints first female secretary-general
Sr Raffaela Petrini with Pope Francis (VaticanMedia) Sr Raffaella, 52, is the first woman to be appointed as the number two official at the Vatican ... Read More
Vatican: More women ambassadors to the Holy See
British ambassador to the Holy See, Sally Jane Axworthy, during her farewell audience with Pope Francis in June 2021 During the recent strict lockdown imposed ... Read More