Pope to altar servers: “Offer your hands, thoughts and time to Jesus”
Pope Francis has sent a message to the acolytes (altar servers) of Portugal for their 25th National Pilgrimage, which took place on Saturday at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima.
Pope Francis asks for prayers for peace in Myanmar
Reminding the faithful that we have entered the Marian month of May and of the daily “Prayer Marathon” initiative, Pope Francis invites everyone to pray for peace and reconciliation in Myanmar.
These 30 shrines will lead the Rosary Relay for end of the pandemic
The “prayer marathon” that Pope Francis will kick off on May 1 will stretch around the globe during the Marian month of May.
Jesuit Fr. Swamy: A caged bird sings for his birthday in prison
As Fr Stan Swamy celebrates his 84th birthday in an Indian prison cell, numerous Church leaders call for his release, with his fellow Jesuits saying “a caged bird still can sing.”
Pope at Mass: Priestly ordination ‘a gift of service’
Pope Francis celebrates Mass on Good Shepherd Sunday, and ordains 9 men to the priesthood for the Diocese of Rome.
Vatican dedicates May to global rosary ‘marathon’ for end of COVID-19
The Vatican has announced a rosary initiative dedicating the month of May to prayer for an end to the coronavirus pandemic.