Pope Francis tells young people ‘learn how to listen’ in video published after death  — By: Catholic News Agency

Pope Francis greets young people gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his Wednesday general audience on April 17, 2024, at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media Rome Newsroom, Apr 27, 2025 / 17:45 pm (CNA). In a video message published after his death, but recorded in January, Pope Francis encouraged young people to work on…

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Divine Mercy Sunday: Pope Francis was an ‘instrument of mercy for humanity,’ says Parolin  — By: Catholic News Agency

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Parolin presided over the solemn Mass for Divine Mercy Sunday held in St. Peter’s Square, highlighting the need for the Church to follow in Pope Francis’ footsteps as “instruments of mercy for humanity” in the world today. / Credit: Daniel Ibanez/Vatican Media Rome Newsroom, Apr 27, 2025 / 09:45 am…

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Second day of mourning for Pope Francis: Full text of homily by Cardinal Parolin — By: Catholic News Agency

Cardinal Pietro Parolin celebrates the Mass on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27, 2025 — the second day of mourning for the late Pope Francis. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA Vatican City, Apr 27, 2025 / 07:00 am (CNA). Editor’s Note: On April 27, 2025, Cardinal Pietro Parolin served as principal celebrant for the second Novendiales Mass…

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Philippines makes history as first nation to consecrate itself to divine mercy — By: Catholic News Agency

Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) at the Divine Mercy Shrine in the Philippines. / Credit: Project Lupad via Divine Mercy Shrine, Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro  Manila, Philippines, Apr 27, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). The Philippines will make history this year on April 27, Divine Mercy Sunday, by becoming the first nation…

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Funeral Mass of Pope Francis: Full text and video of homily by Cardinal Re — By: Catholic News Agency

Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re presides over the funeral of Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Square, Saturday, April 26, 2025 / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Apr 26, 2025 / 05:32 am (CNA). Editor’s Note: On April 26, 2025, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, primary celebrant of Pope Francis’ funeral, offered the following homily as published by…

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New Zealand cardinal reflects on ‘beautiful’ Pope Francis funeral as cardinals prepare for conclave — By: Catholic News Agency

Cardinal John Dew speaking during a press conference in Wellington, New Zealand / New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference CNA Newsroom, Apr 27, 2025 / 00:01 am (CNA). In an emotional tribute, Cardinal John Dew of New Zealand on Sunday reflected on both the late pontiff’s lasting legacy and the solemn simplicity of his funeral liturgy….

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FBI says judge, former Catholic Charities director sheltered illegal immigrant from arrest — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Shutterstock CNA Newsroom, Apr 26, 2025 / 13:00 pm (CNA). Federal agents arrested a Wisconsin judge and former Catholic Charities director this week over allegations that she sheltered an illegal immigrant from being arrested by law enforcement earlier this month. A criminal complaint, filed in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of…

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