Pope to close Week of Prayer for Christian Unity with vespers
The celebration will take place at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls on the Solemnity of the Conversion of St. Paul.
Pope to Buddhists: Religions play crucial role in fostering fraternity
Pope Francis receives a delegation of the United Association of Humanistic Buddhism of Taiwan and highlights the crucial role of religions in fostering fraternity by promoting a culture of encounter.
Caritas joins rescue efforts in Indonesia after cyclone disaster
Devastating floods and landslides triggered by cyclone Seroja, which struck a cluster of islands in south-east Indonesia and in Timor-Leste on Easter Sunday, have killed at least 120 people. Caritas and other agencies have swung into action to reach the survivors.
Pope hopes Provisional Agreement with China will be renewed
In an interview with Philip Pullella of Reuters, Pope Francis speaks about the appointment of bishops in the People’s Republic of China.
Polish bishops open beatification process for parents of St John Paul II
The Polish bishops’ conference has agreed to begin the canonisation process for the parents of Saint John Paul II.
Pope’s World Day of Sick message: Love by bearing another’s pain
"The compassion of the Samaritan: loving by bearing another's pain” is the theme of Pope Leo XIV's message for the 2026 commemoration of...