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Today, the world mourns the loss of a great leader as Pope Francis’ body was transferred from Casa Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica in a moving ceremony. The College of Cardinals gathered in Rome, led by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, to pay their respects. The ceremony began with a prayer in the chapel of Casa Santa Marta, where the Holy Father spent his final years. Cardinal Farrell expressed gratitude for the fruits of Pope Francis’ pontificate, which served the Church with dedication and closeness for over a decade. As the coffin was carried through…

Settecento milioni di euro di multa e un messaggio: le Big Tech possono davvero finire nel mirino. Dopo giorni di impasse, la Commissione europea ha finalmente dato il via libera alle sanzioni contro Apple e Meta per violazioni del regolamento sui mercati digitali (Digital Market Act). Questo passo era atteso ma non scontato, soprattutto considerando il complicato negoziato in corso tra l’UE e gli Stati Uniti sui dazi. Questo negoziato, su cui Bruxelles sta cercando chiarezza, potrebbe essere un ostacolo nel possibile – ma al momento non pianificato – primo incontro tra Ursula von der Leyen e Donald Trump, a…

Welcome to the Vatican News blog, where we bring you the latest updates from the heart of the Catholic Church. In a touching moment in Saint Peter’s Square, the Rosary was offered on Tuesday evening in memory of Pope Francis, who returned to the House of the Father on Easter Monday. The Dean of the College of Cardinals led the Marian prayer, honoring Francis as a pilgrim of hope. The atmosphere was filled with reverence as hundreds of faithful gathered in the square. “Hearing the words echo in our hearts, ‘Do not forget to pray for me,’ which we heard…

Welcome to the NCEA Convention Credit: Photo courtesy of NCEA Join us at the NCEA Convention as we continue with our scheduled events, even as we mourn the passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday. The Church is in mourning, but we also pray for the late Holy Father during this time. Steven Cheeseman, the president and CEO of the association, expressed his thoughts on Monday, saying, “As we pray for his eternal rest, we also pray in this Jubilee of Hope that Catholic school educators will embrace Pope Francis’ call to be pilgrims of hope, bringing Christ’s joy and…

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Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Apr 23, 2025 / 15:51 pm As the world commemorates Pope Francis this week, the memories of three Americans who shared intimate moments with him during his apostolic visit to the United States in September 2015 come to mind. One of these individuals is Father Keith Burney, the pastor of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in historic St. Mary’s County, Maryland. He fondly recalls the surreal experience of serving at the pope’s Mass as a transitional deacon at The Catholic University of America. During the Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, attended…

Welcome to the Vatican: Cardinals Gather for Second General Congregation Cardinals present in Rome gathered for the second General Congregation and approved the programme for the Novemdiales, the ancient nine-day period of mourning for the late Pope Francis. The first General Congregation of the College of Cardinals takes place in the Vatican, marking the beginning of a period of prayer, reflection, and preparation following the death… By Vatican News The second General Congregation of Cardinals began on Wednesday afternoon in the Synod Hall at about 5:00 PM and ended at 6:30 PM. According to the Holy See Press Office, 103…

Honoring Pope Francis: The Novemdiales Tradition As the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church is set to observe an ancient tradition known as Novemdiales – nine consecutive days of mourning marked by Eucharistic celebrations in suffrage for the late Pope. These Masses are open to all, with a different group participating each day to reflect the diversity and universality of the Church of Rome. The schedule for these Masses was set by the Cardinals present in Rome during their General Congregation. The Novemdiales Schedule The Novemdiales will begin with Pope Francis’ funeral Mass in St. Peter’s…

By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Apr 23, 2025 / 14:37 pm Thousands of Catholics said their last goodbyes and paid their respects to Pope Francis on Wednesday as the late pope lay in state in St. Peter’s Basilica. Long lines of mourners, many waiting more than four hours under the hot Roman sun, wound around St. Peter’s Square on the first day of viewing on April 23. Vatican officials indicated that they might need to extend the basilica’s hours past midnight to accommodate the large turnout. Thousands of Catholics wait in line to say their final goodbyes and pay their…

Questa mattina, il presidente italiano Sergio Mattarella si è recato nella cappella della Domus vaticana per rendere omaggio al Pontefice defunto, Papa Francesco. Commosso e in silenzio, ha trascorso brevi istanti dinanzi alla salma del Papa, con cui aveva instaurato un rapporto di stima e amicizia negli ultimi anni. Il presidente ha definito Papa Francesco un “punto di riferimento” in un videomessaggio diffuso dal Quirinale in occasione della morte. La cappella della Domus, dove il Papa è stato esposto, è diventata famosa durante il pontificato per le Messe quotidiane e durante il lockdown per il Covid. Dalla sera precedente fino…