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Pope Francis continues to upend the Vatican’s old system

The office of papal almoner is an ancient role, with its holder having the responsibility of performing works of charity on behalf of the pontiff. When Pope Francis appointed Archbishop Konrad Krajewski to the role five years ago, he offered him these words of advice: “You can sell your desk,” he told him. “You don’t need it. You need to get out of the Vatican.”

Pope to create 14 new cardinals in June

Pope Francis announced he would make 14 new cardinals June 29, giving the red cardinal's hat to the papal almoner, the Iraq-based patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church and the archbishop of Karachi, Pakistan, among others.

One of the best experiences of the resurrection this side of eternity

The following is Cardinal Cupich’s homily for priesthood ordination delivered May 20 at Holy Name Cathedral.

Pope announces new cardinals from Mali, Spain, Sweden, Laos, El Salvador

Pope Francis announced he will create five new cardinals June 28; the new cardinals-designate come from Mali, Spain, Sweden, Laos and El Salvador.

Pope advances sainthood causes of U.S. priest, Vietnamese cardinal

Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes of Wisconsin-born Capuchin Father Solanus Casey, five religious, four laypeople and two cardinals, including Vietnamese Cardinal Francois Nguyen Van Thuan. The pope approved the decrees during an audience May 4 with Cardinal Angelo Amato, prefect of the Congregation for Saints’ Causes.

Strangers united in faith

There is a great irony at work in our liturgical life and public prayer. We come to one place, calling ourselves a community that claims to be united in bonds that even death itself cannot break, for we are the body of the Risen Lord.

Local Catholic leaders see appointment significance

Catholic academics and leaders in the Archdiocese of Chicago expressed congratulations to Cardinal...

Meet the previous leaders of the church in Chicago

On Nov. 28, 1843, the Diocese of Chicago was created from the Diocese of St. Louis and the Diocese...

Students wear red, offer prayers for new cardinal

For the students at St. Zachary School in Des Plaines, the consistory where Archbishop Cupich beca...

What does that mean?

In its more than 2,000-year history, the Catholic faith has picked up traditions and symbols fille...
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