UNiTE to cease violence against ‘her’
November 25 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls. Despite progress in various societies...
Pope at Pentecost Mass: Let us sit at the school of the Holy Spirit
In his homily at Mass on Pentecost Sunday, Pope Francis invites Christians to sit at the school of the Holy Spirit, journeying together as...
Minority mission: Pope to encourage Thailand’s small Catholic community
he theme of Pope Francis' visit to Thailand is focused on mission, but in the Asian country where Catholics are a tiny minority, that mission is less about proclamation and more about witness, service and dialogue.
Mother Teresa ‘patroness of the 20th century’. 110 years since her birth
For the anniversary, a Mass was celebrated in the chapel of the Motherhouse of the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata, next to the tomb of the Mother.
Pope at Christmas Urbi et Orbi: ‘The Lord’s birth is the birth of peace’
Offering his Christmas greetings from the central loggia of St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis gave his customary Christmas Day message and "Urbi et Orbi" blessing.
Bishops around the world condemn unjust persecution of the Church in Nicaragua
The Episcopal Council of Latin America, as well as the bishops of Chile and Spain, have condemned the violation of human rights in...