Month: April 2025

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The conclave to elect a new pope, scheduled to begin May 7, is governed by two texts: a rule book and a prayer book. The rule …

Reading 1 Acts 5:17-26 The high priest rose up and all his companions, that is, the party of the Sadducees, and, filled with jealousy, laid hands upon the Apostles and …

WASHINGTON – Bishop Brendan J. Cahill of the Diocese of Victoria, the bishop-promoter of Stella Maris in the United States, will commemorate National Maritime Day and the Catholic Church’s observation of …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — True discipleship is not measured by the creeds Christians recite or the theology they know, but by how deeply they love, a cardinal said at a …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The next pope needs to continue the path set by Pope Francis: Promoting a church that is welcoming, listens to everyone and unifies, some members of …

Readings for the Memorial of Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church Reading 1 Acts 4:32-37 The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The 135 cardinals eligible to elect the next pope will enter the Sistine Chapel to begin the conclave May 7, the Vatican announced.  The cardinals will …

Reading 1 Acts 4:23-31 After their release Peter and John went back to their own people and reported what the chief priests and elders had told them. And when they …

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — For thousands of young teens who traveled to Rome for the Jubilee of Teenagers, the announcement of Pope Francis’ death came as a shock. For many, …