Cardinal Dolan: Pope Francis Was ‘a Man of the Heart’

EWTN NewsThe archbishop of New York, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, speaks to EWTN News on Friday, April 25, 2025, in Rome. ‘I remember his first time at the window after his election, I guess we were all thinking there would be some theologically erudite talk,’ Cardinal Dolan said. ‘And [instead] he spoke about tenderness, tenderness.’ Read … Read moreCardinal Dolan: Pope Francis Was ‘a Man of the Heart’

Sun 27 April

Divine Mercy Sunday (2nd Sunday of Easter) First reading Acts 5:12-16 The numbers of men and women who came to believe in the Lord increased steadily The faithful all used to meet by common consent in the Portico of Solomon. No one else ever dared to join them, but the people were loud in their … Read moreSun 27 April

Holy Spirit Chose Pope Francis to Be ‘Instrument of Christ,’ Cardinal Pierre Says

EWTN NewsCardinal Christophe Pierre speaks to EWTN News President and COO Montse Alvarado in Rome on Friday, April 25, 2025. Asked about what the Catholic Church needs in the wake of Francis’ death, Archbishop Pierre said it ‘needs first and foremost to be close to the people, to be attentive to the real needs of … Read moreHoly Spirit Chose Pope Francis to Be ‘Instrument of Christ,’ Cardinal Pierre Says

Dean of College of Cardinals gives homily for Pope Francis’ funeral Mass, reflects on Apostolic visits and evangelization

VATICAN CITY // Evangelization was the principle that motivated the pontificate of the late Holy Father, said the dean of the College of Cardinals in the homily for the funeral Mass for Pope Francis April 26.  “The outpouring of affection that we have witnessed in recent days following his passing from this earth into eternity … Read moreDean of College of Cardinals gives homily for Pope Francis’ funeral Mass, reflects on Apostolic visits and evangelization

World leaders attend Pope Francis’ funeral, Trump speaks with Zelenskyy at St. Peter’s Basilica

VATICAN CITY // Political leaders and national delegations from all over the world, including from the United States, France, and Ukraine, attended the funeral Mass for Pope Francis held in St. Peter’s Square April 26.  United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attended, and were seated in the front row of a … Read moreWorld leaders attend Pope Francis’ funeral, Trump speaks with Zelenskyy at St. Peter’s Basilica

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