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Pope Pius XII. / Credit: Vatican Media Ann Arbor, Michigan, Apr 24, 2025 / 12:00 pm (CNA). “There has been a shift of late regarding Pius XII,” historian William Doino told CNA. The wartime pontiff has often been vilified, Doino said, adding: “He will soon get due recognition” for efforts to rescue Jews and others…

Pope Francis meets with inmates in a surprise visit to the Regina Coeli prison on Holy Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Rome. / Credit: Vatican Media ACI Prensa Staff, Apr 24, 2025 / 10:00 am (CNA). Prisoners always held a special place in Pope Francis’ heart, and he demonstrated his love for them throughout his…

Pope Francis speaks at the at the Grotto of Lourdes in the Vatican Gardens on May 31, 2021, against the backdrop of an image of Our Lady, Undoer (or Untier) of Knots. / Credit: Vatican Media CNA Staff, Apr 24, 2025 / 09:00 am (CNA). Of the many devotions Pope Francis promoted during his pontificate,…

Pope Francis is welcomed to APEC Haus in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, on Sept. 7, 2024 / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA CNA Staff, Apr 24, 2025 / 08:00 am (CNA). Pope Francis, who died April 21 at age 88, traveled abroad on apostolic journeys nearly 50 times during his 12-year papacy. The octagenarian pope continued…