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From Sandpoint to St. Peter’s: Idaho’s Cindy Wooden shares her Vatican journey
Cindy Wooden started her journalism career at the Idaho Catholic Register. Her career took her to Rome more than 30 years ago, where she is now Rome Bureau Chief for Catholic News Service.

Emily Woodham
May 84 min read


“El Señor convierte en gozo la tristeza de los afligidos”
Relato de un encuentro con el Papa Francisco Vero Gutiérrez Editora Asistente MORELIA, MICHOACÁN — unas pocas migajas como la mujer...

Vero Gutierrez
May 76 min read


Helping children weather ‘sede vacante’
Help children understand the events surrounding Pope Francis' funeral and the conclave.

Emily Woodham
May 65 min read


Catholics bid final farewell as Pope Francis lies in state at St. Peter’s Basilica
Pope Francis lies in state

Emily Woodham
Apr 243 min read


Pope Francis in his own words: 12 key quotes that defined his 12 year pontificate
His words often focused on the dignity of the poor, migrants, refugees, and the elderly as well as the importance of marriage, family life, and care for the environment.

Guest Writer
Apr 226 min read


A world in mourning/Un mundo de luto
Pope Francis, baptized “Jorge Mario Bergoglio,” was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Dec. 17, 1936.

Emily Woodham
Apr 217 min read


Statement of Bishop Peter F. Christensen on the death of Pope Francis/Declaración del Obispo
Our beloved Holy Father, Pope Francis, died today.

Bishop Peter
Apr 213 min read


Pope Francis hospitalized with pneumonia
Pope Francis was admitted to the hospital on Friday, Feb. 14, to undergo testing and treatment for bronchitis

Deacon Scott Pearhill
Feb 213 min read


Hope and forgiveness are crucial to Jubilee 2025
In May 2024, Pope Francis wrote “Spes non confundit” to proclaim the Jubilee of Hope in 2025.

Jay Wonacott
Jan 103 min read


The Cross teaches us about hope
Jubilee 2025, themed “Pilgrims of Hope,” began in Idaho on Sunday, Dec. 29, when Bishop Peter Christensen opened the cathedral doors.

Tish O'Hagan
Jan 103 min read


Here’s how many American pilgrims are headed to World Youth Day in Lisbon
Portuguese pilgrims at WYD 2019, excited that their home country is set to host the next World Youth Day. | Jonah McKeown/CNA By Joe...

Catholic New Agency
Jul 25, 20233 min read


Pope Francis will be first pope to visit Iraq
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Dec 7, 2020 (CNA) - The Vatican announced Monday that Pope Francis will travel to Iraq in March 2021. He...

Catholic New Agency
Dec 4, 20202 min read
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