Pope asks world leaders to reject violence and hatred
ROME, Italy – At the midday recitation of the Angelus, Pope Benedict marked the anniversary of the 11 September terrorist attacks with a call...
16 priests, 25 deacons ordained in Seoul, site of World Youth Day 2027
Archbishop Peter Chung Soon-taek of Seoul recently ordained 16 new priests and 25 new deacons for the archdiocese that will host World...
Pope: Christ the King shows us God’s embrace, calls us to action
Pope Francis presides over Mass at the Cathedral of Asti in northern Italy and marking the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe...
All Souls’ Day 2020 is poignant reminder of COVID-19
The feast of All Souls’ Day, when Catholics remember and pray for the dead, has weighted significance this year when so many have died of COVID-19 and the pandemic’s restrictions have prevented usual funeral services and final goodbyes in person.
Pope’s World Day of Peace message: ‘We are all in debt to God’
Hope has been a constant theme in all of Pope Francis’ World Day of Peace messages. This is all the more true in his message for the 58th...
Faith leaders urge action for climate justice ahead of COP26
Religious leaders from the five continents have signed a petition, titled “Sacred People, Sacred Heart”, urging a joint response to the climate and COVID-19 crisis.