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“Luce,” mascot of dumbed-down Catholicism
The official mascot for the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year is named “Luce,” which is Italian for “light.” (Credit: Simone...
George Weigel
Dec 4, 20243 min read


ICYMI: Vatican says five Holy Doors will be opened during 2025 Jubilee, including at a prison
Pope Francis opens the Holy Door in L'Aquila, Italy, on Aug. 28, 2022. | (Photo: Daniel Ibanez/CNA) By Kristina Millare/CNA The Dicastery...
Catholic News Agency
Dec 2, 20242 min read

ICYMI: How to obtain a plenary indulgence during the 2025 Jubilee
Pope Francis opens the Holy Doors at St. Peter's Basilica to begin the Year of Mercy, Dec. 8, 2015. | (Photo: L'Osservatore Romano) By...
Catholic News Agency
Dec 1, 20245 min read

‘Hope Never Disappoints’ is Holy Father’s new book for 2025 Jubilee Year
The book “Hope Never Disappoints” is based on interviews author Hernán Reyes Alcaide (pictured here) conducted with Pope Francis....
Catholic News Agency
Nov 29, 20243 min read

ICYMI: Papal bull ‘Hope does not disappoint’ proclaims 2025 Jubilee
Pope Francis addresses the crowd at the proclamation of the papal bull “Spes Non Confudit,” meaning “Hope Does Not Disappoint,” at the...
Catholic News Agency
Nov 25, 20244 min read

ICYMI: Full Text of ‘Spes Non Confundit,’ papal bull for the 2025 Jubilee Year
Pope Francis at vespers following the proclamation of the papal bull “Spes Non Confudit,” meaning “Hope does not disappoint,” at the...
Catholic News Agency
Nov 25, 202430 min read


Pope Francis calls for global day of prayer, fasting amid escalating conflict in Holy Land
By Courtney Mares/CNA Pope Francis has called for a global day of prayer and fasting on Oct. 7 to mark the one-year anniversary of the...
Catholic News Agency
Oct 6, 20242 min read

Jerusalem patriarch announces ‘day of prayer and fasting’ on Oct. 7 anniversary
By Madalaine Elhabbal/CNA The Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, has invited the faithful to participate in...
Catholic News Agency
Oct 2, 20242 min read

Pope Francis: Living the fruits of the Holy Spirit helps us spread holiness
By Hannah Brockhaus/CNA Pope Francis said Wednesday the person who lives with joy his anointing in the sacrament of confirmation cannot...
Catholic News Agency
Aug 25, 20242 min read


Regis President meets Pope Francis in Rome
(Photo by Vatican Media) By Salvador D. Aceves President of Regis University Earlier this summer, I had the immense privilege of meeting...
Guest Contributor
Aug 17, 20242 min read

Pope Francis: ‘All things are possible’ when we invite God into our lives
By Kristina Millare/CNA Pope Francis held his first general audience after a monthlong summer break Wednesday, reminding pilgrims...
Catholic News Agency
Aug 11, 20242 min read


Archbishop Aquila meets with Pope Francis while visiting Rome with Papal Foundation
© Vatican Media, used with permission On a recent trip to Rome, Italy with the Papal Foundation, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila and the...
Denver Catholic Staff
Jun 19, 20241 min read

Pope Francis tells world’s parish priests: The Church could not go on without you
By Courtney Mares/CNA Pope Francis published a letter on Thursday addressed to all parish priests in the world with his advice for...
Catholic News Agency
May 17, 20243 min read

Pope Francis: Let us thank the Lord for our friends
By Courtney Mares/CNA Pope Francis asked for a moment of silence as he spoke from the window of the Apostolic Palace on Sunday for people...
Catholic News Agency
May 10, 20242 min read

An afternoon with the new Swiss Guards: Preparing for a mission of faith and service
By Matthew Santucci/CNA For the newest class of 34 Swiss Guards who will be sworn in on Monday, their service is based on faith and a...
Catholic News Agency
May 9, 20245 min read

This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of May
By Francesca Pollio Fenton/CNA Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of May is for the formation of men and women religious and...
Catholic News Agency
May 6, 20241 min read

Pope Francis may visit United States in September after UN invitation
By Andrea Gagliarducci/CNA Pope Francis is reportedly considering returning to the United States in September to speak before the United...
Catholic News Agency
May 3, 20242 min read

Pier Giorgio Frassati could be canonized during 2025 Jubilee, cardinal says
By Courtney Mares/CNA Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati could be declared a saint during the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year, according...
Catholic News Agency
May 2, 20242 min read

This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of April
By Francesca Pollio Fenton/Catholic News Agency Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of April is that the dignity and worth of...
Catholic News Agency
Apr 2, 20241 min read


A (liturgical) new year’s resolution
If the civil new year is an occasion to resolve to Do Better in the future, the liturgical new year, the real new year that begins at...
George Weigel
Nov 30, 20163 min read
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