Pope Francis and Islam: three cornerstones of a magisterium
A common thread links Pope Francis' keynote speeches given in Baku, Cairo and Ur, which indicate the need for an authentic religiosity to worship God and love our brothers and sisters, and a concrete commitment to justice and peace.
Human Fraternity committee hosts Women’s Virtual Forum
The Higher Committee of Human Fraternity (HCHF) hosts its first-ever Women’s Virtual Forum this week, featuring powerhouse female leaders, experts, and activists.
US Bishops call for universal access to vaccines on pandemic anniversary
A year on from the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Bishops of the United States are calling for global solidarity and universal access to vaccines, recalling that the crisis has revealed our “powerlessness”, but also “our interconnectedness and dependence on God”.
Online event to mark 5 years of “Amoris laetitia” and start of Family Year
An online event is taking place on 19 March in Rome, to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the publication of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation "Amoris laetitia", a document on the beauty and joy of love in the family.
Women turn grief into courage
International Women’s Day is being commemorated today in the context of the coronavirus pandemic in which thousands of women have lost their loved ones.
Pope’s prayer intention for March: The sacrament of reconciliation
Pope Francis' prayer intention for March seeks to highlight the joy that the Sacrament of Reconciliation brings, and reminds us that it’s a loving and merciful encounter between us and God.