Pope Francis: science and faith together can protect environment
Addressing a delegation of French ecological experts Sept. 3, the pope said that the Catholic Church was committed to defending the planet from exploitation.
Multilingual 88-year-old catechist ministers to ‘neglected’ elderly
He speaks seven languages and dialects, and zips around Singapore on his scooter to teach catechism to elderly and housebound people. He is...
Prayers, solidarity for Haiti after devastating earthquake
Church and civil authorities, as well as aid agencies, are rallying together to support rescue and relief efforts in Haiti following a powerful earthquake that has left hundreds dead and caused massive damage.
Pope at Mass for departed Bishops: Learn to trust in the Lord
More than 200 prelates - 17 Cardinals and 190 Bishops - have died in the past twelve months. On Thursday, Pope Francis celebrated Mass for the repose of their souls.
Pope urges healthy use of technology to prevent human trafficking
Following the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking, Pope Francis says people must be educated about the healthy use of technology, with studies showing that criminal organisations increasingly use the internet to lure victims.
Pope’s message in Canada is also for Asia, says Archbishop Menamparampil
The archbishop emeritus of Guwahati looks at the pope’s words and gestures among Canada’s indigenous peoples through Indian eyes.