Pope prays for all mothers ahead of Nativity of Virgin Mary
“Mary experienced the tenderness of God as a daughter, full of grace, in order to share this tenderness as a mother through her union with...
Pope John Paul I: “A servant” for the people
Newly-released audio from then-Bishop Albino Luciani, future Pope John Paul I, provides a sketch of a pastor living in service to others.
Pope beatifies John Paul I: May he obtain for us the ‘smile of the...
Recalling the example of the "smiling pope," John Paul I, Pope Francis presided over his beatification in Saint Peter's Square on Sunday.
World Day of Prayer for Care of Creation kicks off Season of Creation
The Season for Creation kicks off with a World Day of Prayer for Creation, supported by the Council of the Bishops' Conferences of Europe...
Pope’s September prayer intention: For abolition of the death penalty
In his prayer intention for September, Pope Francis calls on all people of good will “to mobilize for the abolition of the death penalty...
India’s first Dalit cardinal vows to be ‘missionary of compassion’
The Indian Church leader said his elevation to the College of Cardinals is in keeping with Pope Francis’ “care for the poorest of the poor”