After Beirut explosion, Lebanon turns to St. Charbel
At least one massive explosion rocked the Lebanese capital of Beirut Tuesday afternoon, which ignited fires and destroyed buildings in the city’s port area, caused damage across the city, and has reportedly flooded hospitals with casualties.
Pope’s August prayer intention: people in the maritime world
In his prayer intention for this month of August, Pope Francis urges prayers for seafarers and those working in the maritime world.
Christians must courageously share with others, pope says at Angelus
True compassion requires "courageous sharing," not telling people to go fend for themselves, Pope Francis said.
Knights of Columbus founder to be beatified in October
Fr. Michael McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus Catholic fraternal organization, will be beatified on October 31, the Congregation for the Causes of Saints announced.
Vatican publishes book containing Pope Francis’ “lockdown” homilies
Vatican Publishing House publishes a downloadable .pdf publication containing Pope Francis’s daily homilies from Casa Santa Marta and prayers suggested for the Coronavirus pandemic.
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.