Pope’s prayer intention for July: that families be loved, respected, guided
Pope Francis on Thursday releases a video message accompanying his prayer intention for July, which this month is for families that they be “accompanied with love, respect and guidance."
Pope in Kazakhstan: Religions ‘key to building world peace and understanding’
In his address at the 7th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, Pope Francis underscores how...
In trying times, how can Catholics stay hopeful?
Amid the worldwide panic surrounding coronavirus and lockdowns, as well as protests and unrest in many parts of the country in recent weeks, it can be easy for people of any faith to ask: Where is God?
Pope announces 2 March as day of prayer and fasting for Ukraine
Pope Francis says his heart aches over the situation in Ukraine and announces a “Day of Fasting for Peace” on Ash Wednesday.
Pope: May we seek and recognize Jesus like the Shepherds and Magi
Reflecting on the Gospel reading for the Solemnity of the Epiphany marked on Monday 6 January, Pope Francis looked at how distance and...
Pope’s message for World Day of the Sick
“Come to me, all you who labour and are burdened” is the theme of the World Day of the Sick, which is observed on 11 February, the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. In caring for the sick, Pope Francis is encouraging in healthcare workers the human warmth and personalised approach of Christ, the Good Samaritan.