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By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Apr 7, 2025 / 07:00 am A Catholic scholarship program in the Archdiocese of Louisville, Kentucky, that has spent decades providing tuition support for families who want to send their children to Catholic schools is now setting its sights on future generations. Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) president Richard Lechleiter recently told CNA that he plans to make the organization last for generations by growing its resources through a $100 million capital campaign — the largest campaign in the history of the archdiocese. Donors have already pledged $80 million of the capital campaign goal. Lechleiter shared…

The Pope’s Surprise Appearance at the Jubilee of the Sick and Health Care Workers Our Editorial Director, Andrea Tornielli, reflects on the unexpected and powerful message conveyed by Pope Francis’ surprise appearance on Sunday at the Jubilee dedicated to the sick and healthcare workers. In a time dominated by virtual interactions, the importance of physical presence is often overlooked. The effort to be there in person, to connect face-to-face, to share in the company of others, cannot be replaced by any digital experience. Pope Francis, with his unannounced presence, reminds us of the irreplaceable value of being physically present. Despite…

Pope Francis Announces Theme for World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation Exciting news from the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development! Pope Francis has revealed the theme for this year’s World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, which will be celebrated on September 1. The 2025 edition of the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation coincides with the Jubilee Year and marks the 10th anniversary of the encyclical Laudato si’. The theme chosen by Pope Francis for this special occasion is “Seeds of Peace and Hope”. This year’s celebration will kick off…

Welcome to the latest update from the Vatican! Pope Francis recently sent a heartfelt message to the 29th General Chapter of the Society of Saint Francis de Sales, urging Salesians to reignite their passion for Christ and their commitment to educating young people. The Salesians of Don Bosco are currently gathered in Turin, Italy for their General Chapter, coinciding with the 150th anniversary of their founder’s first missionary journey to Argentina. Despite recovering from bilateral pneumonia at the Vatican, Pope Francis made a point to express his solidarity with the members of the Society of St. Francis De Sales. Known…

Pope Francis Sends Ambulances to Ukraine Amidst the ongoing turmoil and conflict in Ukraine, Pope Francis has once again demonstrated his compassion and solidarity with the people of the war-torn nation. The Pontiff has dispatched his papal almoner, Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, to Ukraine with a generous gift of four ambulances. These ambulances are not just vehicles; they are symbols of hope and life-saving instruments that will serve those in need along the frontlines of the war. Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, who serves as the Prefect of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity, embarked on this mission at the behest of…

La tragedia dei bambini di Kryvyi Rih ha gettato un’ombra su un giorno di lutto nazionale, mentre Mosca non mostra pietà nelle sue azioni contro le città ucraine. I bombardamenti continuano, colpendo anche la capitale Kiev, dove i missili balistici russi hanno causato vittime e distrutto l’edificio della Freedom Tv, il canale pubblico ucraino che trasmette in diverse lingue, inclusa il russo. Nel frattempo, le forze di Vladimir Putin avanzano a Sumy, nel nord dell’Ucraina, rivendicando la conquista della città di Basovka, non lontano dal confine con il Kursk. Le tensioni sono alte e l’esercito ucraino è in difficoltà su…

Welcome to a special morning on the Fifth Sunday of Lent, where His Eminence Archbishop Rino Fisichella presided over Holy Mass in St. Peter’s Square in honor of the Jubilee for the Sick and the World of Health. Pope Francis himself joined the Jubilee pilgrimage of the sick and healthcare workers. Before addressing the pilgrims and faithful in the square, he received the sacrament of reconciliation in St. Peter’s Basilica and passed through the Holy Door. Below, we present the text of the Holy Father’s prepared homily, as read by Archbishop Rino Fisichella: *** In times of darkness and despair,…

Welcome to my blog post reflecting on the powerful message shared by Pope Francis on the occasion of the Jubilee for the Sick and for the World of Health. In his address after Holy Mass, the Holy Father Francis beautifully highlighted the story of the woman caught in adultery from the Gospel of John. *** Text prepared by the Holy Father Dear brothers and sisters, In this Gospel passage, we witness Jesus showing compassion and forgiveness to the woman who was condemned by the scribes and Pharisees. Instead of condemning her, Jesus offers her a new beginning, symbolized by his…

The curtain falls on the Erasmus Generation Meeting in Ancona after four days during which 1,200 students from 40 European and non-European countries, representing over 500 universities, transformed the Doric city into a stage for exchanges, study, and fun, under the slogan ‘Guiding the waves of change’. The event quickly became a social media sensation, shared across the continent and turning the young participants into ‘ambassadors’ of the port city of Marche. The invasion of cheerful and peaceful students left a lasting impression on the city, highlighting the university, particularly the Politecnica delle Marche, as a valuable asset for tourism…

By AC Wimmer CNA Newsroom, Apr 6, 2025 / 07:32 am Still recovering from bilateral pneumonia that hospitalized him for nearly 40 days, Pope Francis made a surprise appearance in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday for the Jubilee of the Sick, sharing profound reflections on suffering, care, and the transformative power of illness. Wearing nasal cannulas that provide supplemental oxygen, Pope Francis arrived in a wheelchair accompanied by a nurse. Pope Francis blesses the faithful at the Jubilee of the Sick in St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City, on April 6, 2025, as his personal nurse, Massimo Strappetti, assists him in…