Fratelli tutti: ‘Don’t just read it, pray it’
Fr Kevin Irwin suggests "Fratelli tutti" should be both read and prayed because it is "nothing less than about a way to reread and to live the Gospel for our times".
Pope introduces his new Encyclical after Angelus
Pope Francis himself introduces his new Encyclical "Fratelli tutti" after the recitation of the Angelus, and announces he is giving it as a gift to those present in the square.
New Apostolic Letter highlights St Jerome’s love of Scripture
Pope Francis has written an Apostolic Letter for the 1600th anniversary of the death of Saint Jerome the “great doctor and father of the Church, who put the Bible at the centre of his life.”
“Come and See”: Theme for World Day of Communications
The theme for the 2021 World Day of Social Communications chosen by Pope Francis echo the words of the Apostle Philip, so as to recall that communication consists in "encountering people as and where they are".
Vatican appeals for safe passage home for stranded seafarers under pandemic
It is estimated that more than 300,000 seafarers and marine personnel are currently stranded at sea, due to the Covid-19 restrictions.
Pope Francis: The path to holiness requires spiritual combat
Pope Francis said Sunday that the Christian life requires concrete commitments and spiritual combat in order to grow in holiness.