Pope Francis encourages Christians to be generous witnesses
During the General Audience, Pope Francis encourages the faithful to be generous witnesses of Christ in preparation for the liturgical feast of the Ascension of the Lord.
Knights of Columbus founder to be beatified in October
Fr. Michael McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus Catholic fraternal organization, will be beatified on October 31, the Congregation for the Causes of Saints announced.
Fratelli tutti: ‘Don’t just read it, pray it’
Fr Kevin Irwin suggests "Fratelli tutti" should be both read and prayed because it is "nothing less than about a way to reread and to live the Gospel for our times".
Pope’s December prayer intention: For a life of prayer
In a video message for his December prayer intention, Pope Francis speaks about the power of prayer to change reality and our hearts, and prays that, through a life of prayer, we may nourish our relationship with Jesus Christ.
Pope establishes World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Pope Francis has decided to institute a Church-wide celebration of a World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. Starting this year, it will be held on the fourth Sunday of July, close to the liturgical memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus.
Myanmar nun grateful to Pope for being close to people
Sister Ann Nu Tawng says she is moved to hear that Pope Francis might have been inspired by her gesture to kneel and plead with the security forces to prevent bloodshed.