Beatified teen showed that heaven is ‘attainable goal,’ cardinal says
Thousands sang and applauded as Italian teen Carlo Acutis was beatified in a town dear to him and to many Christians around the world: Assisi.
Asia Bibi wants to be a voice for persecuted Christians around the world
Asia Bibi, a Christian woman once sentenced to death for alleged blasphemy in Pakistan but eventually freed, now wants to be a voice for Christians around the world.
A bird’s nest and healing: Vatican sponsors event on preventing sexual abuse
The Vatican teams up with Harvard University to host a virtual Symposium on preventing and healing child sexual abuse, an event which grew out of a bird’s nest presented to Pope Francis, according to Jennifer Wortham.
Pope urges healthy use of technology to prevent human trafficking
Following the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking, Pope Francis says people must be educated about the healthy use of technology, with studies showing that criminal organisations increasingly use the internet to lure victims.
Call for greater protection for migrants and refugees
The Migrants and Refugees section of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development is calling for all migrant workers to have...
Pope Francis at Easter Urbi et Orbi: Christ is risen! All begins anew!
Following the Easter Sunday Mass, Pope Francis delivers his Easter message and blessing "To the City and the World," praying especially...