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Mass at Casa Santa Marta on anniversary of Pope Francis' death

One year after Pope Francis' death, Archbishop Luigi Travaglino presides at Mass in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, the former residence of the late Pope.

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Pope Leo concludes visit to Angola, flies to Equatorial Guinea

Pope Leo XIV boards the papal plane at the end of his Apostolic Journey to Angola and flies to Equatorial Guinea, which is the final leg of his 11-day visit to four African nations.

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“Todos, todos, todos!”

As the Church recalls Pope Francis on the first anniversary of his death, Vatican News releases a new documentary that looks back over the life and legacy of the Argentine Pope.

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Sri Lanka marks 7 years since Easter attacks amid continuing calls for justice

Marking seven years since the Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka, the Catholic Church renews its call for truth and justice, as investigations continue amid progress and resistance. Fr Rohan Silva sheds light on ongoing legal developments, unresolved demands for transparency, and the Church’s commitment to sustain pressure while keeping hope alive.

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Charlotte Diocese says priest did not violate conduct policies during confession with teens

Several families at Charlotte Catholic High School alleged that a priest asked their teenage daughters “inappropriate” questions during confession in December, but the diocese found no wrongdoing.

Hundreds of men to be ordained in U.S. in 2026

Ordinands on average are 33 years old and are lifelong Catholics preparing for diocesan ministry, according to the 2026 survey by The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA).

Supreme Court to hear Colorado Catholic preschools’ religious freedom suit

Catholic parents in Colorado are anticipating the results of an ongoing lawsuit over a Colorado “universal” preschool tuition program as the U.S. Supreme Court has just agreed to hear the case.

Maintaining hope: Equatorial Guinea waits for the Pope

As Equatorial Guinea prepares to receive Pope Leo XIV, Vatican News speaks to residents of Malabo about their expectations for his upcoming visit.

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American Jewish leaders extol Pope John Paul II’s legacy on historic synagogue visit anniversary

On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s Rome synagogue visit, American Jewish and Catholic leaders promoted shared priorities.

Day Eight in Africa: Pope Leo visits the elderly and prays with the faithful in Saurimo

On the eighth day of his Apostolic Journey in Africa, Pope Leo XIV visits a nursing home and celebrates Mass in Saurimo, and meets with members of the clergy, religious men and women, and pastoral workers in Luanda.

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