Pope Francis prays for children suffering in Ukraine
As Christmas approaches next Sunday, Pope Francis recalled the many children of Ukraine who will be unable to celebrate the birth of...
Pope announces extraordinary Urbi et Orbi blessing
At the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis invited all Christians to join together in praying the Our Father as a response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Pope’s letter on nativity scenes shares the story behind a beloved Christmas tradition
Pope Francis issued an apostolic letter 1 December on the meaning and importance of nativity scenes, calling for this “wonderful sign” to be more widely displayed in family homes and public places throughout the world.
Pope prays for victims of terrorist attack in Moscow
Pope Francis offers his prayers for the victims of Friday’s terrorist attack on a concert hall in the Russian capital of Moscow, and...
Japanese and US Bishops pledge partnership for a nuclear-free world
Five Japanese and US bishops pledge to work together towards a “world without nuclear weapons” and call for concrete progress...
Pope prays for just and fraternal society in Cuba
Pope Francis expresses closeness to the people of Cuba as the nation undergoes protests and unrest and prays for the building of a just society.