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Paris Marks 400th Anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission
Posted on 05/1/2025 05:20 AM ()
More than 20 Bishops and 150 Confrères gathered to Celebrate the Jubilee of the Congregation Founded by St. Vincent de Paul. The celebration took place at the Maison Mère, the spiritual heart of the Vincentian mission.
Upcoming conclave will be first with more than 120 Cardinal electors
Posted on 05/1/2025 03:02 AM ()
The conclave set to begin on May 7 will be the first to include 133 Cardinal electors, but it is not the first time the College of Cardinals has exceeded the 120 limit.
‘Cardinals need prayers of the humble and little ones, each of us’
Posted on 05/1/2025 02:01 AM ()
As the College of Cardinals requests prayers from all Catholics for their discernment for the next Pope, Dominican Fr. Sylvain Detoc recalls the power of the Church’s prayer, especially in moments when the Holy Spirit seeks to open up new horizons.
Vietnamese Bishop invites faithful to offer ‘blossoms of hope’ to Mary in May 2025
Posted on 05/1/2025 01:41 AM ()
Bishop Joseph Trần Văn Toản of Long Xuyen in Vietnam has called on the faithful to become “a pilgrim people of hope,” drawing inspiration from the Virgin Mary as the “Woman of the Eucharist,” in his pastoral letter for May 2025.
News from the Orient - April 30, 2025
Posted on 04/30/2025 11:10 AM ()
In this week's News from the Orient, produced in collaboration with L'Œuvre d'Orient: An Eastern tribute is offered to Pope Francis, we mark the 110th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, and Churches celebrate St. Thomas Sunday .
Palestinian PM: ‘Peaceful coexistence with Israel only path forward'
Posted on 04/30/2025 10:19 AM ()
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa reflects on the late Pope Francis’ enduring support for Palestinian self-determination and global peace, affirming that coexistence, not conflict, is the only viable future for both peoples.
Cardinal Sandri: Pope Francis leaves legacy of service and vision
Posted on 04/30/2025 10:00 AM ()
Presiding over the fifth Novemdiales Mass in memory of Pope Francis, Cardinal Sandri reflects on Pope Francis’ witness of humble service as well as on the lasting vision he leaves for the future of the Church.
Holy See Observer to UN: Pope Francis brought us together as ‘Fratelli tutti'
Posted on 04/30/2025 08:42 AM ()
The Holy See Permanent Observer to the United Nations pays tribute to the late Pope Francis, recalling how his words and actions resonated across the Assembly.
Cardinals discuss economic situation of the Holy See at General Congregation
Posted on 04/30/2025 05:49 AM ()