Pope Francis asks young people to ‘send a hug’ to the elderly
Pope Francis asked young people Sunday to reach out to the elderly, especially those in nursing homes, to send a message of encouragement amid the loneliness of the coronavirus pandemic.
Hong Kong security law no threat to Confession, says diocese
The Catholic diocese in Hong Kong said on March 15 that the city's upcoming national security law will not change the confidential nature...
Vatican’s Deepavali message: Building World Peace through Dialogue and Collaboration in the spirit of...
Pope Leo XIV has called upon all people to “build bridges through dialogue and encounter, joining together as one people” (Urbi et Orbi, 8 May 2025).
Feminism and Catholic identity: online diploma in Social Doctrine of the Church
Around 25 Catholic leaders will be gathering online, from 11 to 25 July, to discuss the theme for the Sixth International Diploma in the Social Doctrine of the Church: "Women in public life: feminism and Catholic identity in the 21st century".
Pope at Ash Wednesday Mass: We are dust loved by God
Pope Francis celebrates Mass on Ash Wednesday in the Basilica of Santa Sabina, and reminds us that we are dust that can become much more if we allow ourselves to be shaped by God.
Pope at Audience: Meekness unites us, anger drives us apart
At the Wednesday General Audience, Pope Francis reflects on Jesus’ invitation to meekness in the third Beatitude, and urges Christians to be people of mercy and hope.