Nativity scene teaches simplicity and joy, Pope says at Audience
In his final General Audience before Christmas, Pope Francis returned to the image of the creche, and specifically, the first Nativity...
Pope Francis thanks everyone for “closeness and prayer”
Pope Francis sends his first tweet since last Sunday thanking well-wishers for their prayers and concern over his health and recovery.
Pope recalls importance of Holy Week in leaving lasting mark on our lives
In a video message to the Confraternities of Mérida, Spain, Pope Francis recalls how Holy Week is "a time of grace" to be dedicated to...
Pope creates new ecclesiastical province in East Timor
Pope Francis on Wednesday created the new ecclesiastical province of Dili in East Timor, elevating the Diocese of Dili to the rank of a metropolitan archdiocese.
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.
Catholic education is ‘most important thing’ church needs, speaker says
The keynote address at an annual conference for Catholic educators embracing classical Catholic education in Washington reinforced that what they are doing is important.