Pope: “Deacons are the guardians of service in the Church”
Pope Francis on Saturday met a group of permanent deacons from Rome Diocese and spoke to them about their role, which he said is not a substitution for a priest or a bishop.
World Refugee Day: A clarion call to protect and support migrants
This 20 June, World Refugee Day shines the spotlight on the plight of migrants and refugees with calls to protect and support those on the move and forced to flee.
Meet the only bishop of the ‘least religious’ country in Europe
Bishop Philippe Jourdan leads the Catholic Church in Estonia, which is considered the least religious country in Europe.
Canadian Catholics to pray Novena to St. Joseph
The faithful in Canada are invited to pray a Novena in honor of St. Joseph from 22 – 30 June, as part of initiatives to mark the Year of St. Joseph.
Pope: The poor enable us to discover the true face of the Father
The theme of the fifth World Day of the Poor is “The poor you will always have with you” taken from the gospel of Mark.
Holy See: Places of religious cultural heritage should be protected and promoted
The Holy See’s Permanent Observer to UNESCO, Msgr. Francesco Follo, highlights the importance of collaborative efforts in protecting religious cultural heritage sites.