Vatican releases text for March 25 consecration prayer for Ukraine, Russia
The Vatican has sent bishops around the world the text of the prayer that Pope Francis will lead on March 25 for the consecration...
Pope on World Water Day: ‘Right to drinking water is linked to right to...
In a message to the World Water Forum in Dakar, Senegal, Pope Francis reiterates the right to drinking water and sanitation, and links...
Russian Bishops: Consecration to Mary is prayer, not magic
Russia's Catholic Bishops hail Pope Francis' decision to consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, recalling that consecration to Our Lady is an act of faith and prayer, and not recourse to some sort of magic.
Letter to priests: May the Church be a hospitable home
The Secretary-General of the Synod of Bishops and the Prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy write a joint letter to all the priests...
Pope highlights St. Joseph’s ‘father’s heart and creative courage’
Ahead of Saturday’s solemnity of St. Joseph, Pope Francis held out Jesus' foster father as a model for Christians, drawing attention...
Pope to consecrate Russia and Ukraine to Immaculate Heart of Mary
The consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary by Pope Francis will take place during the Celebration of...