Fatima shrine increases charitable outreach even as donations fall by half
In 2020, the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal has lost scores of pilgrims and, with them, large amounts of revenue, amid coronavirus travel restrictions which have kept foreigners away.
Pope at Audience: Mary a woman of prayer and model for our prayer
Pope Francis reflects on prayer and on how the Virgin Mary, who entrusted herself to God with docility, is a model for our own lives.
Exorcisms and the popes: Stories from inside the Vatican
It is a core tenet of the Catholic faith that demons are real, and as said in the St. Michael prayer, that they “prowl about the earth seeking the ruin of souls.”
Caritas Philippines: International help needed in aftermath of 2 typhoons
The Philippines has been struck by two powerful typhoons in a fortnight. While Caritas is reaching out to the affected people, it is asking the government to seek international help.
World Day of Poor initiatives adapt to pandemic, Vatican official says
Even during a global pandemic, the World Day of the Poor will be an important opportunity for parishes to highlight the importance of charity and spiritual comfort for those in need, said a Vatican official.
McCarrick Report: Pope Francis prays for victims of sexual abuse
Pope Francis acknowledged the publication of the McCarrick Report at the general audience Wednesday.