Pope begins a monthlong rosary marathon praying for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic
Pope Francis prays the rosary with about 160 people in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican May 1, 2021. The pope began a monthlong rosary ... Read More
China at center of meeting between Pompeo, top Vatican officials
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo talks with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, during a meeting at the Vatican Oct. 1, 2020. (CNS ... Read More
Vatican proposes renewal of agreement with China on bishops’ appointments
A man waves China's flag as Pope Francis leads his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican May 22, 2019. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) ... Read More
Faith wobbles sometimes; what counts is calling for God’s help, pope says
The crowd in St. Peter's Square watches as Pope Francis leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking the square at the Vatican ... Read More