Pope prays escalation might be averted in Ukraine, remembers Istanbul victims
At the conclusion of the General Audience, Pope Francis offers his prayers so that desire for peace in Ukraine will prevail over any...
Advancing religious freedom despite persecutions on the rise
Despite religious persecution surging globally, the Chair of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom, Nury Turkel, talks about ways to combat the phenomenon and affirms...
Stations of the Cross in Cutro: thousands gather to pray after migrant tragedy
Some five thousand people participate in the Stations of the Cross on Sunday at the site of the migrant tragedy in southern Italy.
Pope: 2024 Olympics a chance to bear joyful witness to Christ
Pope Francis sends a message to Catholics in France ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games, and praises sport for creating opportunities to bring people together and engender fraternity.
‘Honour Grandparents’: Pope’s Message for World Day of Grandparents and Elderly
With a call to honour and never abandon grandparents, Pope Francis issues Message for 3rd World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on 23 July.
Pope Francis arrives in Mongolia
Pope Francis has arrived in Mongolia‘s capital, Ulaanbaatar, effectively kicking off his 43 international Apostolic Journey that ends on 4 September.