Cindy Wooden

Catholic News Service

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Pope Sets Consistory to Consider Declaring Eight New Saints

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Although Pope Francis already set August 3 as the date to declare the sainthood of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, Pope Leo XIV will hold a meeting […]

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Chicago Native Cardinal Prevost Elected, Takes Name of Leo XIV

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, the Chicago-born prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops under Pope Francis, was elected the 267th pope on Thursday, May 8, and took […]

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Build Communion with Diversity, Abbot Tells Cardinals before Conclave

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – The cardinals preparing to elect a new pope must strengthen communion in the Catholic Church, promoting a form of unity that has nothing to do with […]

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Pope Francis Laid to Rest

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis was “a pope among the people, with an open heart toward everyone,” said Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, as […]

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POPE FRANCIS – 1936-2025

The Pope Who Reigned with a Pastor’s Heart Dies at Age 88 VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis, who died on Monday, April 21, at the age of 88, gave […]

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After 5 Weeks in the Hospital, Pope Returns to the Vatican

ROME (CNS) – Immediately before leaving Rome’s Gemelli Hospital after more than five weeks of treatment for breathing difficulties, double pneumonia, and infections, Pope Francis greeted hundreds of people who […]

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World Prays with Pope in Critical Condition

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Officials with the Vatican announced on the morning of Wednesday, February 26, that Pope Francis rested well overnight and continues to be in critical but stable […]

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U.S. Sisters Help Vatican Visitors See the Pope

ROME (CNS) – Smiles, laughter, prayer, and strategizing abound at the Bishops’ Office for U.S. Visitors to the Vatican. Just a few blocks from Rome’s famous Trevi Fountain, the visitors’ […]

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Pope: Holy Year Pilgrimage Is Chance to Begin Again

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – A Holy Year is an opportunity to begin fresh with one’s relationship with God and with other people, Pope Francis told thousands of pilgrims. The Holy […]

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Pope Opens Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, Launching ‘Jubilee of Hope’

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – In the quiet of Christmas Eve, Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, launching what he called a “Jubilee of Hope.” As the […]

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USCCB President Calls for Prayer, Unity Following Election

(OSV News) – The president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is calling for prayer and unity following the nation’s general election that saw President Donald Trump defeat […]

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Synod Comes to a Close – with a Surprise Ending

Pope Says He Won’t Write Exhortation, Will Let Final Document Stand VATICAN CITY (CNS) – After members of the Synod of Bishops approved their final document, Pope Francis announced that […]