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Pope Francis prays at the “Garden of Angels” section of the Laurentino Cemetery in Rome on All Souls’ Day, Nov. 2, 2024. / Credit: Vatican Media Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Apr 22, 2025 / 13:26 pm (CNA). The Vatican on Tuesday released a previously unpublished text by Pope Francis following his passing on Monday containing the…

Cardinal William Goh speaks during an interview with EWTN News on April 19, 2024, in Singapore. / Credit: Sean Boyce/EWTN News Rome Newsroom, Apr 22, 2025 / 11:42 am (CNA). Cardinal William Goh celebrated a memorial Mass for Pope Francis in Singapore on Tuesday, saying the late Holy Father had a “heart for everyone” and…

Pope Francis kisses a baby during his weekly general audience on May 10, 2023. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA National Catholic Register, Apr 22, 2025 / 12:12 pm (CNA). Many saw Pope Francis as a grandfatherly figure, especially when he shared bits of practical wisdom on how to get along with one another. Reflecting on the…

Attendees at the National Catholic Education Association 2024 Convention in Pittsburgh. / Credit: Photo courtesy of NCEA CNA Staff, Apr 22, 2025 / 10:42 am (CNA). This month in Florida, a national Catholic education group is bringing together teachers and school administrators for one of the largest private education gatherings in the nation. More than…

null / Credi: cinemavision/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Apr 22, 2025 / 11:12 am (CNA). The start of a papal interregnum brings many terms that may not be familiar to many people, including many Catholics. Here are some of the key words and phrases that will be used throughout the interregnum, especially the conclave to elect…