‘Day of Prayer’ sees humanity united in the fight against Covid-19
The Day of Prayer for Humanity unfolds as more than 4.3 million people across the globe have now been infected with Covid-19 since an outbreak was first reported in China’s Hubei province late last year.
All urged to pray for humanity on May 14
On May 14..."Each person from wherever they are and according to the teachings of their religion, faith, or sect," turns to God "to inspire scientists to find a cure that can turn back this disease, and to save the whole world from the health, economic, and human repercussions of this serious pandemic."
Pope encourages people to rediscover the need for prayer
The coronavirus pandemic is a "favorable time to rediscover the need for prayer in our lives; let us open the doors of our hearts to the love of God our father, who will listen to us," Pope Francis said.
‘A Storybook of Saints’ aims to showcase ‘heroic witness’ of saints
A new children’s book aims to tell the heroic stories of saints in a way that captures the interest, and imagination, of Catholic kids.
Saintly superhero: When Marvel Comics told the life story of John Paul II
Pope St. John Paul II, who led the Catholic Church from 1978 until his death in 2005, is perhaps one of the most compelling figures of the 20th century.
Pope prays families find creative ways to keep the peace under quarantine
Praying for families around the world who have been restricted to their homes because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Pope Francis included mention of victims of domestic violence.