Pope asks for prayers ahead of feast of Sts. Peter and Paul
Pope Francis has asked the faithful to pray for him in a special way, and expressed his closeness to those affected by a deadly tornado in the Czech Republic.
Far from home? Spider-Man drops in at the papal audience
A different type of participant dropped in on Pope Francis' general audience at the Vatican on Wednesday - Spider-Man.
Pope to grant Plenary Indulgences on World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly
On the occasion of the First World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, Pope Francis grants Plenary Indulgences to grandparents, the elderly and all the faithful.
Seoul rewards the missionary of workers on society’s margins
To the Irish Fr. Donal O'Keeffe has been awarded the recognition of being "immigrant of the year". Since the 1980s he has dedicated himself to helping the less skilled workers living in the slums.
Pope: “Deacons are the guardians of service in the Church”
Pope Francis on Saturday met a group of permanent deacons from Rome Diocese and spoke to them about their role, which he said is not a substitution for a priest or a bishop.
World Refugee Day: A clarion call to protect and support migrants
This 20 June, World Refugee Day shines the spotlight on the plight of migrants and refugees with calls to protect and support those on the move and forced to flee.