Being elderly is a gift of God – Pontifical Academy for Life
The Pontifical Academy for Life publishes a document highlighting the plight of the elderly amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, entitled “Old age: our future. The elderly after the pandemic".
Pope on Palm Sunday: Let us ask for the grace to be amazed
Presiding over the liturgy of Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, Pope Francis underscored the sense of interior amazement that marks this celebration and remains with us throughout Holy Week.
Caritas Internationalis launches appeal for Gaza
Caritas Internationalis launches an urgent appeal to bring medical assistance to the population affected by the current bombardment of Gaza.
Asia’s Catholic bishops hail Fr Stan as “martyr of the marginalized”
The Catholic bishops of Asia have expressed their sorrow at the death of jailed Indian Jesuit priest Father Stan Swamy, hailing him as the “latest saint of modern India’s poor”.
Season of Creation 2021: A focus on dialogue through hospitality
The 2021 Season of Creation takes place from 1 September through 4 October, marking a traditional ecumenical moment for healing and hope.
Pope’s October prayer intention: ‘May all Christians be missionary disciples’
Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of October, calling on everyone to pray that all Christians might be missionary disciples.