VATICAN CITY — The Vatican announced this morning that the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis, the first millennial to be declared a saint, has been officially postponed in the wake of Pope Francis’ death. The ceremony, originally scheduled for next Sunday in St. Peter’s Square, will be rescheduled for a later date. The postponement is …
Reporting live from Rome, Relevant Radio correspondent Ashley Noronha shared an intimate glimpse of the scene from Vatican City, where thousands of pilgrims and tourists gathered under the shadow of the Pope's passing. “The square is still beautifully adorned with Easter flowers,” Noronha described, “tulips from the Netherlands line the steps of St. Peter’s Basilica. …
Fr. Rocky joined WGN News this morning to discuss the death of Pope Francis, the legacy that he left us as the pope of mercy, and the time of mourning that the Catholic world will enter, preceding the conclave and the election of the next pope. Want to receive more information about the life and …
It's with great sadness this Easter Monday that we, as Catholics, mourn the loss of our Holy Father Pope Francis. I think the good Pope Francis will be remembered as the Pope of Mercy. And what a magnificent example he gave to all of us by showing up for Easter yesterday in St. Peter’s Plaza …
VATICAN CITY — The world mourns the passing of Pope Francis, who returned to the Lord at 7:35 a.m. local time in Rome at the age of 88. The announcement was made by Cardinal Kevin Farrell from the Chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae, the residence where the Holy Father spent his final years. “Dearest …
His Holiness Pope Francis December 17, 1936 - April 21, 2025 The Holy Father, Pope Francis, has died. The Vatican announced the pope’s death at 9:45 AM on April 21, 2025 in a statement translated into several languages. "Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 …
