‘Loneliness’ at heart of Pope’s theme for 4th Grandparents Day
On Sunday, July 28, Catholics around the world will be invited to take time to reflect on the great heritage and wisdom passed on by their grandparents and the elderly.
Saint Irenaeus to become Doctor of the Church
Pope Francis authorized Cardinal Marcello Semeraro to confer the title of Doctor of the Universal Church on Saint Irenaeus.
Marking World Day of the Poor among the downtrodden
Catholic communities across Asia celebrated the Fifth World Day of the Poor, an observance established by Pope Francis to highlight the place of the poor in the life of the Church.
Cyprus’ Maronite Catholics eagerly awaiting Pope Francis
Catholics across Cyprus are gearing up to welcome Pope Francis to the Mediterranean nation on Thursday for his 3-day Apostolic Journey.
Can't go to confession during coronavirus? Consider an 'act of perfect contrition'
Despite some creative efforts by priests to continue to offer the confessions during the pandemic, country-wide lockdowns and stay-at-home orders mean that Catholics around the world are finding it difficult to seek God’s forgiveness in the confessional.
Pope to preside over Mass on Sunday of the Word of God
The Dicastery for Evangelization announces that Pope Francis will preside over Mass on the "Sunday of the Word of God" in St. Peter's Basilica...