Lazarus Devasahayam: ‘A saint for new beginnings’
Devasahayam, who took the name ‘Lazarus’ in 1745, was first approved for sainthood in February 2020 for “enduring increasing hardships”...
Pope at Canonization: Like new saints, let’s live God’s dream joyfully
During the canonization Mass, Pope Francis proclaims ten new saints in St. Peter's Square. In his homily, he reminds the faithful to...
Cardinal Charles Bo expresses concern over human rights and threats to religious freedom in...
As President of the Federation of Asian Bishops Conferences, and following the arrest on 11 May of my brother Cardinal and fellow Salesian, Cardinal Joseph Zen, I wish....
Cardinal Zen arrested in Hong Kong, Holy See expresses concern
Ninety-year-old Cardinal Joseph Zen, who was the Bishop of the Diocese of Hong Kong from 2002 to 2009, was arrested on Wednesday by Hong...
May Marian devotions at Saint Peter’s feature “Mater Ecclesiae”
During this month of May dedicated to Mary, celebrations taking place at St. Peter's include Saturday candlelight processions with the recitation of the Rosary and Wednesday prayers and Mass...
Pope to LGBT Catholics: ‘God is Father who does not disown any of his...
Pope Francis answers three questions put to him by Jesuit Father James Martin whose pastoral ministry involves the LGBT community.