‘To be close in order to serve’ – Displaced persons and Pope’s Migrants Day...
Ahead of the 106th World Migrant and Refugee Day, held on 27 September, Tijan reflects on how religious sisters in Sierra Leone saved his life, along with thousands of other displaced persons.
Pope Francis thanks seafarers for their sacrifices during pandemic
In a video message Wednesday, Pope Francis told maritime workers that their many sacrifices before and during the coronavirus pandemic have not gone unnoticed or unappreciated.
How the Catholic Church helped unemployed laborers in the 1920s
The 1920s are known as the “Roaring Twenties” because they were years of economic growth and rising prosperity. But while the U.S. was booming, other countries were grappling with stagnation and mass unemployment.
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’s message for World Day of Poor: Prayer inseparable from solidarity with poor
Pope Francis releases his message for the Fourth World Day of the Poor, observed on 15 November.
Pope Francis adds feast of Saint Faustina to Roman Calendar
Pope Francis makes the feast of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska an optional memorial for the universal Church, celebrated on 5 October.