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Ines San Martin · April 24, 2025
As they entered the Vatican to participate in a series of meetings leading up to the election of Pope Francis' successor, several cardinals spoke to the media, emphasizing that they are still mourning the Argentine pontiff—not yet choosing his successor.
Cindy Wooden · April 24, 2025
A Benedictine abbot and a Capuchin cardinal will offer spiritual meditations on the needs of the Catholic Church to the cardinals preparing to elect a new pope, according to the Vatican press office.
Delta Hospice Society battles forcing medically assisted death on it
Quinton Amundson · April 25, 2025
Delta Hospice Society (DHS) is now authorized to present key contentions and evidence in an ongoing lawsuit trying to forcibly compel faith-based health-care facilities to provide assisted suicide to palliative care patients by stripping away these organizations’ transfer authority.
Luke Stocking · April 25, 2025
“Truly, the way to heaven is through the Cross.” These are the best words to describe the emotion that hits me as I pray before a large and simple white Cross of wood.
135 cardinal electors are eligible to enter pre-conclave gatherings
Michael R. Heinlein · April 25, 2025
At the conclusion of the official days of mourning following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 135 cardinal electors are eligible to enter pre-conclave gatherings.
The Bible Book(s)/Chapter(s) to read each day this week, Sunday, April 27 to Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Lea Karen Kivi · April 25, 2025
Figure of Speech
Gerry Turcotte · April 25, 2025
Jesus led by example, and in his early ministry delivered miracles to assure and embrace his followers. He also reminded us we needed to trust in His authenticity, and to model His goodness of heart to celebrate the dignity of our fellow citizens.
Timothy Schmalz an 'artistic soldier' for Francis
Andrea Mrozek · April 26, 2025
For several years, we have lived with the reality of pro-choice Catholics holding the highest levels of power. It’s something that causes many pro-lifers to see red.
Cindy Wooden · April 26, 2025
Pope Francis was "a Pope among the people, with an open heart toward everyone," said Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, as he presided over the funeral of the Pope, who died April 21 at the age of 88.
Gina Christian and Gretchen R. Crowe · April 26, 2025
Pilgrims of all ages made what one archbishop called "an absolute pivot," as they find themselves in Rome for a papal funeral, rather than the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis.
Luke Mandato · April 26, 2025
As Carlo Acutis completes his journey to canonization (postponsed from April 25-27 weekend due to the death of Pope Francis), a relic from the first millennial saint, and a display of his Eucharistic Miracles of the World exhibit, will be present in the Archdiocese of Toronto.
OSV News · April 26, 2025
The English translation of the prepared text of the homily, delivered in Italian by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, for the funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican April 26, 2025.
B.C. Catholic · April 28, 2025
Archbishop J. Michael Miller reacted with sadness and called for prayers after a man drove an SUV into a crowd of people at a Vancouver Filipino street festival Saturday night, killing 11 people and injuring numerous others.
Carol Glatz · April 28, 2025
Members of the College of Cardinals had a chance to take a quick bus tour through Rome on their way to visit the tomb of Pope Francis, who wanted to be buried in a Marian basilica three and a half miles from the Vatican.
Kate Scanlon · April 28, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met at the Vatican April 26 ahead of the funeral Mass for Pope Francis.
The conclave that begins May 7 is expected to be the largest in history, with a wide geographical mix of cardinal-electors.
Quinton Amundson · April 28, 2025
Matthew Marquardt’s message to Canadian Catholics is simple yet significant: active citizenship must continue resolutely in the days, weeks, months and years following tonight’s 2025 federal election outcome.
Analysis
Mickey Conlon · April 29, 2025
I write this with a heavy heart, something I never, ever, would have thought I would have to put in print.
Carol Glatz · April 29, 2025
Cardinal Angelo Becciu, who lost the rights associated with being a cardinal after Pope Francis asked him to resign in 2020, said he would obey the late pope's wishes and not seek to enter the conclave May 7.