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French Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran announces "Habemus papam!" (We have a pope!) from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in 2013 at the Vatican. Cardinal Tauran, 75, died July 5 in the United States.

The Church's office of camerlengo now vacant

VATICAN – With the July 5 death of Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, the office of camerlengo is now vacant. A sensitive position, above all in the period between the death of a pope and the election of his successor, the Church awaits Pope Francis’ nomination of a new camerlengo.
A screenshot shows Pope Francis smiling during a video message from the Vatican to young people of the Caribbean attending the July 10-23 youth assembly sponsored by the Antilles bishops' conference.

Learn from the past before looking to future, Pope tells youth

VATICAN – The future cannot be understood without reflecting on the past and on the history and traditions passed on to young people from parents and grandparents, Pope Francis said.
Pictured are four cardinals who have been appointed by Pope Francis to preside over sessions of the October 2018 Synod of Bishops on young people, the faith and vocational discernment. From left are Chaldean Catholic Patriarch Louis Sako of Baghdad, Iraq; Cardinal Desire Tsarahazana of Toamasina, Madagascar; Cardinal Charles Bo of Yangon, Myanmar; and Cardinal John Ribat of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

Pope Francis nominates presidents-delegate for upcoming Synod

VATICAN CITY – As his delegates to preside over sessions of the Synod of Bishops in October, Pope Francis has chosen four cardinals from countries where young people are facing special challenges.
Pope Francis waves as he leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square July 15 at the Vatican.

A good Catholic proclaims the Gospel, announces Christ, Pope Francis says

VATICAN – All Christians are called to be missionaries, concerned more with sharing the Gospel than with earning money or even with being successful at winning converts, Pope Francis said.
Pilgrims take pictures as Pope Francis leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square July 8 at the Vatican.

God's grace comes in surprising ways, Pope says

VATICAN CITY -- God does not conform to people's expectations, and he often presents himself and his graces in surprising ways, Pope Francis said.

Karen Ervin, Theresa Jordan and Laurie Malashanko pause in prayer before the altar at Detroit's Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in 2017. They were consecrated into the Catholic Church's order of virgins.

Vatican issues new document on vocation of consecrated virgins

VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican has released a document that establishes norms and principles for women who dedicate their lives as consecrated virgins and their place in the life of the church.

A gust of wind blows off Pope Francis' zucchetto during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican June 27.

Faith is lived with gratitude, not slave-like duty, Pope says

VATICAN – God always loves and generously gives first before asking for fidelity to his commandments -- which are the words of a loving father showing people the right way to live, Pope Francis said.
South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attend a banquet inside the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas April 27.

South Korean bishops call on Catholics to pray novena after historic summits

SEOUL, South Korea – Following two historic summits involving North Korean Chairman Kim Jong Un, South Korea’s bishops are calling on Catholics to pray a novena for nine specific intentions for the Korean peninsula June 17 - 25.
Girls play in the Tribo neighbourhood near Sao Paulo, Brazil, May 16. The World Day of the Poor – to be marked each year on the 33rd Sunday of ordinary time – will be celebrated Nov. 18.

Pope Francis: Are we truly capable of listening to the cries of the poor?

VATICAN – How is it that God in heaven can hear the cries of the poor, but so many people watching or standing nearby either cannot or just do not care, Pope Francis asked.
Pope Francis leads the 18th meeting of his Council of Cardinals at the Vatican Feb. 13, 2017.

Council of Cardinals finalizes draft of Roman Curia's governing document

VATICAN – Pope Francis will review a finalized draft of the apostolic constitution that would govern the Roman Curia, the Vatican spokesman said.
Pope Francis embraces a woman as he meets the disabled during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican June 13.

Biggest danger is in life is mediocrity, living in fear, Pope says

VATICAN – The worst enemies in a young person's life aren't the problems they may face, Pope Francis said.
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