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.
Synod: Series of free online courses on discernment and decision making
A host of Catholic institutions are teaming up to offer a series of free, online courses to explore discernment and decision making...
‘No one must feel alone in illness,’ insists Pope
Pope Francis welcomes members of the Italian Religious Association of Social and Health Institutes (ARIS), praising the Church's exemplary witness in taking care of...
Pope’s January prayer intention: For prayer with the Word of God
With the new year, Pope Leo XIV has thrown his support behind a renewed initiative known as “Pray with the Pope,” which brings his monthly...
Pope Francis proclaims “Year of St Joseph”
With the Apostolic Letter “Patris corde” (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis recalls the 150th anniversary of the declaration of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church.
Myanmar’s bishops urge military to end violence, start dialogue
As protests against the military coup intensify in Myanmar, the country’s Catholic bishops have issued another statement, calling on the army to refrain from violence and peacefully resolve the crisis through dialogue.