Pope on Pentecost: Open your heart to the Holy Spirit
In his homily for the Pentecost Sunday Mass, Pope Francis reflected on the meaning of the mysterious word, difficult to translate, that Jesus used to describe the Holy Spirit: Paraclete.
Pope calls on Catholics to accompany Church in China with fervent prayer
“Tomorrow, the Catholic faithful in China celebrate the feast of Our Lady Help of Christians, the celestial patron of their great country,” Pope Francis noted in remarks following the Regina Coeli on Sunday.
Cardinal Tagle marks the conclusion of Laudato Si’ Week 2021
A liturgical celebration, held in Rome and Assisi, marks the conclusion of this year's Laudato Si' Week, promoted to sensitize Church members on the importance of caring for our common home.
Ignatian year encourages Christians to see all things new in Christ
Starting from May 2021 until the end of July 2022, the Society of Jesus celebrates the Ignatian year to remember the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits.
Indian Church loses some 160 priests to Covid-19
As India continues to reel under the unrelenting waves of Covid-19 infections, averaging 4,000 deaths each day, the virus is also taking a heavy toll on the country’s Catholic priests.
Caritas Internationalis launches appeal for Gaza
Caritas Internationalis launches an urgent appeal to bring medical assistance to the population affected by the current bombardment of Gaza.