A bird’s nest and healing: Vatican sponsors event on preventing sexual abuse
The Vatican teams up with Harvard University to host a virtual Symposium on preventing and healing child sexual abuse, an event which grew out of a bird’s nest presented to Pope Francis, according to Jennifer Wortham.
Caritas joins rescue efforts in Indonesia after cyclone disaster
Devastating floods and landslides triggered by cyclone Seroja, which struck a cluster of islands in south-east Indonesia and in Timor-Leste on Easter Sunday, have killed at least 120 people. Caritas and other agencies have swung into action to reach the survivors.
New book tells story of Human Fraternity document
A press release describes the publication of the "first-ever book to recount the journey of human fraternity".
Pope at Easter Urbi et Orbi: ‘Risen Christ is hope that does not disappoint’
Pope Francis delivers his traditional Easter message “Urbi et Orbi” – to the city and the world – underscoring how today we celebrate the event that gives us the hope that does not disappoint: “Jesus who was crucified has risen”.
Pope at Easter Vigil: Christ alive today, always helps begin anew
Celebrating the 9th Easter of his pontificate, Pope Francis delivered a homily at the Easter Vigil Mass, reflecting on what it means to go to Galilee, where the Risen Lord would precede His disciples.
Pope leads Via Crucis with young people in torch-lit St. Peter’s Square
For the second year in a row, Pope Francis led the Way of the Cross from St. Peter’s Square rather than Rome’s Colosseum because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.