Vatican City

Habemus Papam: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, O.S.A. Elected New Successor of Peter

In his first appearance as Pontiff, visibly moved, the Holy Father invited the faithful to pray together, emphasizing that “God loves us all unconditionally”

May 08, 2025 11:47

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Vatican City

«Habemus Papam»

The Catholic community around the world celebrates the conclusion of the Conclave and the election of our new Pope

May 08, 2025 10:37

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Pope Leo XIV

Which Is The First Document Signed by Leo XIV? Here is the Video and First Selfie (with Women)

Pope signs first text and jokes about the day’s date

May 08, 2025 06:25

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Pope Leo XIV

«Allow Me to Continue with Pope Francis’ Blessing»: First Message of Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV’s words before the first Urbi et Orbi Blessing after his election as 267 Pope of the Catholic Church.

May 08, 2025 06:18

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Jubilee 2025

13 thousand extra pilgrims in a weekend in Rome and not for the Conclave but for the Jubilee

The jubilee, which forms part of the larger Holy Year celebrations, casts a spotlight on a uniquely set of participants: military marching bands, folk groups, school ensembles, university performers, amateur orchestras, and representatives of street entertainment from nearly 100 nations

May 07, 2025 17:52

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Testimonies•Woman

World’s oldest human being dies: nun who lived from Pius X to Pope Francis

Recognized as the oldest living person by longevity research group LongeviQuest, Sister Inah was more than a supercentenarian; she was a witness to an entire century’s transformation

May 07, 2025 17:50

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Local Church

How many minutes should a homily last? Survey of Catholics gives the answer

In South Korea, Catholics Call for Shorter, Sharper Homilies Rooted in Real Life

May 07, 2025 17:13

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Cardinals and Bishops

College of Cardinals Sends Message to the World Before The Conclave

It was the only statement issued on Tuesday morning, May 6, at the last General Congregation before the Conclave.

May 07, 2025 06:02

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Cardinals and Bishops

Cardinal Dean to Cardinals at Mass to begin Conclave: abandon personal considerations

Homily by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, at the Mass Pro Eligendo Pontifice at the beginning of the Conclave.

May 07, 2025 05:59

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Cardinals and Bishops

Full text of what Cardinal Joseph Zen said to all Cardinals at the pre-conclave

The word “reform” is magical, especially for the young, but it is also dangerous. A historic “reform” once tore a large part of the Church away from us.

May 07, 2025 05:53

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Cardinals and Bishops

12th and last General Congregation of Cardinals: Francis’ reforms and the new Pope’s vocation to communion

A central theme of the reflection was that of communion, indicated as an essential vocation for the new Pontiff. The profile of a shepherd Pope, a teacher of humanity, capable of embodying the face of a Samaritan Church, close to the needs and wounds of humanity, was outlined. In times marked by wars, violence and strong polarization, a strong need is felt for a spiritual guide who offers mercy, synodality and hope.

May 06, 2025 07:53

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Cardinals and Bishops

11th General Congregation of Cardinals: migration, wars, sects and support for the new Pope were the topics discussed

There were approximately twenty contributions, focused on themes of major pastoral and ecclesial relevance. Time was devoted to the question of ethnicism within the Church and in society.

May 05, 2025 16:49

ZENIT Staff