Tag: Pope Francis

  • April 21, 2026

Francis’ First Anniversary

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- One year ago today, Pope Francis died at 7:35 a.m., April 21, 2025. It...
  • May 6, 2025

Conclave has most cardinals, widest geographical mix in history

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The conclave that begins May 7 is expected to be the largest in history,...
  • May 6, 2025

At final memorial Mass, Pope Francis remembered as tireless shepherd

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- On the final day of official mourning for the death of Pope Francis, the...
  • April 24, 2025

Diocese celebrates life, legacy of Pope Francis in Remembrance Mass

Black ribbons and half-roundels adorned the outside of St. Mary’s Basilica in downtown Phoenix and its adjacent courtyard...
  • April 22, 2025

Special terms used during the period between popes

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Here is an explanation of some of the terms and practices related to the...
  • April 15, 2025

On Palm Sunday, recovering pope says to carry the cross with compassion

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Carrying the cross means more than bearing personal suffering -- it means stepping into...
  • April 15, 2025

In historic Assisi, pilgrims seek modern witness of holiness

ASSISI, Italy (CNS) -- For centuries, pilgrims came to Assisi to walk in the footsteps of a saint...
  • April 8, 2025

Pope begins to receive very limited visits, Vatican says

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- As Pope Francis continues his recovery at the Vatican, he is very slowly beginning...
  • April 1, 2025

Pope clears way for three new saints, including first woman from Venezuela

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis has cleared the way for the canonizations of three blesseds: an Armenian...
  • April 1, 2025

Pope to Jubilee pilgrims: God acts even when we do not see the results

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis encouraged pilgrim groups visiting Rome for the Holy Year to be witnesses...