Abuse, Ratzinger: ‘Shame, sorrow, heartfelt request for forgiveness’
In a letter to the faithful of Munich, the Pope Emeritus speaks of clerical pedophilia, taking his cue from the words "mea maxima culpa" repeated at Mass...
Pope Francis announces he will write Apostolic Exhortation dedicated to children
February 3, 2025 was a day dedicated to children. The Vatican held its first-ever International Summit on Children’s Rights in the...
Canadian Bishops: Pope’s meetings with Indigenous seek to address trauma
The Bishops of Canada confirm several Indigenous delegations will meet with Pope Francis in coming days, and express their hopes that the...
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.
Witness, discipleship are key to missionary work, pope says
VATICAN CITY — Proclaiming the Gospel is not the same thing as proselytism and often means simply being a neighbor and friend to someone while living an authentically Christian life, Pope Francis said.
Pope’s September prayer intention: ‘For people living on the margins’
Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of September, and invites everyone to pray and assist people who live on the...