Patriarch Sako: Eastern Churches need “breath of fresh air”
The necessity of unity, head of the Chaldean Catholic Church, has released a message ahead of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
Caritas appeals for solidarity for Afghanistan and for its women
On the eve of International Women's Day, marked annually on 8 March, we shine the light on the plight of women in Afghanistan who are...
Pope to WYD participants: Lisbon 2023 a chance to grow in hope
Pope Francis sends a video message to young people registered for World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, and urges them to prepare themselves
Pope Francis announces Consistory for creation of new Cardinals
Pope Francis announced a consistory for the creation of new cardinals from around the world to be held at the Vatican on 30 September 2023.
70th anniversary of Pope Francis’ discovery of vocation to priesthood
Seventy years ago, on 21 September 1953, the young Jorge Mario Bergoglio - now Pope Francis - went to confession before a party and had...
Pope’s December prayer intention: ‘For people with disabilities’
Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of December 2023, and invites everyone to pray that people with disabilities may...