Statement from Bishop Louis F. Kihneman III, Bishop of Biloxi, on the Election of Pope Leo XIV
May 8, 2025 Photo from Ascension Press With deep gratitude to God and great joy in my heart, I join...
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Pope: During Lent, leave appearances aside and listen to God
By Justin McLellan ROME (CNS) -- In an age when even one's most intimate thoughts and feelings can become fodder...
Prayer can change people’s hearts, pope says at canonization Mass
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- St. María Antonia de Paz Figueroa, known as Mama Antula, devoted herself completely...
Once hostile, Argentine president brings Pope Francis his favorite sweets
By Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Months after throwing verbal jabs at Pope Francis along the campaign train, Argentine...
Pope treated to ceremony at Vatican to usher in the Chinese New Year
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis "dotted the eyes" of performers dressed as a dragon and lion...
Love is the only path to Christian unity, pope says
By Cindy Wooden ROME (CNS) -- Divided Christians will draw closer to one another only by loving God and loving...
Vatican foreign minister optimistic papal trip to Vietnam is possible
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- A papal visit to Vietnam would send a very good message to the...
Pope says he’ll be buried outside the Vatican, is simplifying funeral
By Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis said he has decided to be buried in Rome's Basilica of...
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of December
Catholic News Agency Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of December is for people with disabilities. “People with disabilities...
Guadalupe shows how faith is shared simply, with respect, pope says
BY CINDY WOODEN Pope Francis receives a framed copy of the Lord's Prayer in the language of the Yawanawá people...
