Russian Bishops: Consecration to Mary is prayer, not magic
Russia's Catholic Bishops hail Pope Francis' decision to consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, recalling that consecration to Our Lady is an act of faith and prayer, and not recourse to some sort of magic.
Christmas says, 'You are loved,' Pope says in homily
Christmas night tells each person, no matter how poor or sinful, that they are utterly and totally loved by God, Pope Francis said as he celebrated Jesus' birth.
Vatican’s Deepavali message: Building World Peace through Dialogue and Collaboration in the spirit of...
Pope Leo XIV has called upon all people to “build bridges through dialogue and encounter, joining together as one people” (Urbi et Orbi, 8 May 2025).
Pope to preside over Mass on Sunday of the Word of God
The Dicastery for Evangelization announces that Pope Francis will preside over Mass on the "Sunday of the Word of God" in St. Peter's Basilica...
Pope’s Communications Day message: AI can never replace wisdom of human heart
Pope Francis has released his message for the 2024 World Day of Social Communications, focusing on the theme: Artificial Intelligence and...
St Stephen’s martyrdom shows ‘true meaning of Christmas,’ Pope Francis says
The death of St Stephen, the Church’s first martyr, teaches Catholics to renew their commitment to charity and self-gift, part of the meaning of Christmas, Pope Francis said Thursday.