Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI turns 95 on Holy Saturday
It was 16 April 1927 - a Holy Saturday - when Joseph Ratzinger, later Pope Benedict XVI, was born in the Bavarian town of Marktl am Inn.
Caritas on World Refugee Day: Walls cannot become the norm
On World Refugee Day, Caritas Internationalis and Caritas Europe reiterate their call for international solidarity in welcoming refugees...
At SIGNIS World Congress, Myanmar’s Cardinal Bo lauds role of media in promoting peace
Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Myanmar, president of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences, hailed the role of media, especially Catholic media, in promoting peace.
Pope Francis prays for victims of ‘mad act of violence’ in Thailand as mourning...
Pope Francis on Sunday, October 9, assured the people of Thailand of his prayers over the tragic killing of 36 people — 24 of them children...
Pope Francis brings the prayers of the world to Our Lady
Pope Francis prayed before the Column of the Immaculate Conception on Thursday, during which time he prayed for all the people on earth, old and young, and for peace, especially in Ukraine.
Pope at Angelus: ‘Poor in spirit’ requires us to overcome throwaway culture
Pope Francis prayed the traditional Marian prayer of the Angelus on Sunday, and reflected on the first and fundamental Beatitude: “Blessed...