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Cardinal Reina at Novemdiales Mass: 'We feel like sheep without a shepherd'

Apr 29, 2025

At Mass on the third day of the Novemdiales in suffrage for Pope Francis, the Cardinal Vicar General for the Diocese of Rome reminds the faithful, as they mourn the late Pope, that death is not the end because ‘The grain must die to bear fruit.’
JRS: Continuing the journey in the spirit of Pope Francis

Apr 29, 2025

Br Michael Schöpf SJ, International Director of the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS), reflects on Pope Francis’ legacy as a global advocate for refugees and peace.
Meet the 5 youngest cardinals taking part in the conclave

Apr 29, 2025

At the upcoming papal conclave, set to begin May 7, the College of Cardinals will include several notably young members who have traveled to Rome from across the world, from Mongolia to Australia.
Meet the 5 oldest cardinals taking part in the 2025 conclave

Apr 29, 2025

Cardinals over the age of 80 cannot participate in a conclave. Out of the 134 cardinals under 80 taking part in the upcoming 2025 conclave, 15 are 79 years old — some making it under the cutoff just weeks before their 80th birthday.
Conclave to elect new pope to begin on May 7

Apr 28, 2025

It will take place in the Sistine Chapel, which will remain closed to visitors during those days
Cardinals visit the tomb of Pope Francis, pray Second Vespers

Apr 28, 2025

Cardinal Pietro Parolin celebrates Mass on Divine Mercy Sunday in suffrage for Pope Francis, and recalls that mercy offers Christians the golden thread that unites our lives to one another and to Christ.
Cardinal Parolin at Novemdiales Mass: ‘Mercy takes us to heart of faith’

Apr 28, 2025

Cardinal Pietro Parolin celebrates Mass on Divine Mercy Sunday in suffrage for Pope Francis, and recalls that mercy offers Christians the golden thread that unites our lives to one another and to Christ.
Late Pope Francis' video to young people: 'Learn to listen to others'

Apr 28, 2025

In mid-January, a month before his hospitalization, the late Pope Francis recorded a video message, reminding young people about the importance of listening while others are speaking.
Teenagers gathered in Rome experience an historic Jubilee

Apr 28, 2025

As the Jubilee Year continues in Rome under a modified schedule due to Pope Francis' death, the Jubilee of Teenagers still took place on April 25-27, with tens of thousands of young people from around the world gathered in the Eternal City for the events.
Participants in Youth Jubilee take part in “Via Lucis”

Apr 28, 2025

Thousands of young people from around the world, in Rome for their Jubilee and to pay their respects to Pope Francis, gather to pray the “Via Lucis”, reflecting on the Resurrection.