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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In the wake of the deadly flooding that killed 216 people in Valencia, Spain, Pope Francis told seminarians and seminary staff from the region to immerse …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis offered his condolences to the families of victims and to the entire nation following a deadly midair collision between a passenger plane and an …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Nations should put people affected by poverty, illness, migration and other marginalized groups at the heart of social and economic considerations during the Holy Year 2025, …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Excommunicated traditionalist Bishop Richard N. Williamson died Jan. 29 in a hospital in Margate, England, at the age of 84 after suffering a brain hemorrhage. The …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When a holy day of obligation falls on a Sunday and so is transferred to another day, the Catholic faithful are encouraged to attend Mass, but …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — “Technological progress is part of God’s plan for creation,” the Vatican said, but people must take responsibility for using technologies like artificial intelligence to help humanity …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has formally recognized that five Franciscan missionaries ministering in what is now the U.S. state of Georgia were killed for their faith. By signing …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — “The horror of the extermination of millions of Jews and people of other faiths” before and during World War II “can neither be forgotten nor denied,” …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Gospel is a word of compassion, mercy, light, freedom and joy, Pope Francis said. The Gospel “calls us to become passionate witnesses of peace, solidarity …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Celebrating the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Pope Francis reaffirmed the Catholic Church’s willingness to accept a proposal for a common date for celebrating Easter …