COVID-19: Vatican Holy Week celebrations without public participation
The Prefecture of the Papal Household announces that Holy Week celebrations in Rome will take place without the physical presence of the faithful, in an attempt to contain the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
US Bishops ask Catholics to follow St Joseph by protecting life
As the Church in the United States celebrates its annual Respect Life Month, US Bishops are encouraging Catholics to follow in the footsteps of St. Joseph in protecting human life and promoting a culture of life.
Pope gives green light for organised pilgrimages to Medjugorje
MEDJUGORJE — May 12, 2019. Pope Francis has given the green light for Catholics to organize pilgrimages to Medjugorje, a site of alleged Marian apparitions, though the Church has not yet given a verdict on the apparitions' authenticity.
Olympians welcome Pope’s promotion of sports as ‘peacebuilding’
Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee, praises Pope Francis’ emphasis on sport as offering a way to unite people...
Pope Francis: Be effective Apostles rooted in the Word of God
The Pope meets with members of Catholic Action France on Thursday, telling them the Word of God is the blueprint for their ministry.
Appeal from SIGNIS Congress: Share stories that enhance peace
In a final statement at the conclusion of the SIGNIS World Congress 2022, participants say they are leaving the event "spiritually and professionally enriched."