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ROME (CNS) — Just outside the walls of the Vatican, the Bee Gees’ “Stayin’ Alive” blared through speakers as health care workers tapped out chest compressions to the beat. “Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin’ alive, stayin’ alive,” sang the 100 red-shirted volunteers near the entrance to the Vatican Museums, using the Bee Gees’ disco anthem…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Jesus’ resurrection is not a triumphant display of power over his enemies, but rather a quiet, radical act of love that invites believers to rise from their own failures with joy and humility, the preacher of the papal household said. Offering a Lenten reflection for cardinals and senior officials of the…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians should not see the Nicene Creed simply as a list of things they believe, but they should look at it with awe because it recounts the greatness of God’s love and gift of salvation, said members of the International Theological Commission. “Nicaea presents the reality of the work of redemption:…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — During his long and fruitful pontificate, St. John Paul II embraced the entire world, which stands yet again in need of his blessing, Cardinal Pietro Parolin said. “Bless us, Holy Father John Paul II. Bless the Lord’s church on its journey, that it may be a pilgrim of hope. Bless this…
WASHINGTON – Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop George J. Lucas, 75, from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Omaha, and has appointed Bishop Michael G. McGovern of Belleville, as his successor. The resignation and appointment were publicized in Washington, D.C. on March 31, 2025, by Cardinal Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — God is always merciful toward everyone, Pope Francis wrote. “He heals our wounds so that we can love each other as brothers and sisters,” he said in the text he prepared for the midday Angelus prayer March 30. While the 88-year-old pope was back at the Vatican and had appeared briefly…