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The Sistine Chapel Was Consecrated to Our Lady of the Assumption: 5 Things to Know
During Mass in the Sistine Chapel on April 8, 1994, Pope John Paul II called the chapel a 'sanctuary of the theology of the human body.'

Pope Francis: Be ‘Inflamed With the Fire of God’s Love’
The Pope said Jesus is inviting each person to be rekindled by the flame of the Gospel at his Aug. 14 Angelus.

President Zelenskyy Thanks Pope Francis for Praying for Ukraine
In a tweet posted on Aug. 12, Zelenskyy wrote that he had briefed the Pope by phone on Russia’s ‘horrible crimes’ and aggression against Ukraine.

Sainthood Cause for Father Vincent Capodanno Sees Setback
The ‘Grunt Padre’ died on a Vietnam battlefield as a military chaplain to U.S. Marines. Theological consultants recently voted to recommend to Vatican dicastery that the cause be suspended. But supporters remain hopeful that an appeal will resume the efforts.

Pope Francis Modifies Governance of Opus Dei: What Will It Mean?
While the personal prelature’s leadership underscores their filial acceptance of Francis’ decision, canon lawyers point out the significance of the change.

Remembering Cardinal Jozef Tomko, Courageous Witness of the Persecuted Church
Slovakian shepherd, who died at 98, lived his vocation in exile in the Eternal City.

Pope Francis: The Elderly Reflect ‘The Best Is Yet to Come’
The Holy Father underlined that life on earth is best understood as preparation for eternal life in heaven. The Aug. 10 reflection concluded the cycle of catechesis on old age.

What is the Vatican’s Pontifical Academy for Life?
St. Pope John Paul II founded the Pontifical Academy for Life in February 1994.

Vatican Enlists Influencers to Get Young, Disenchanted Catholics to Answer Synod Survey
On Twitter Monday, Register blogger and radio host Jimmy Akin invited his 21,800-plus followers to participate in the Synod by filling out a survey.