Covid-19: Pope grants priests permission to say four Masses on Christmas Day
The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments has published a decree granting priests permission to celebrate up to four Masses on Christmas Day, in order to facilitate participation of the faithful at the Sacred Liturgy.
Pope at Audience: Those who pray, pray for all
Pope Francis reflects on “the prayer of intercession” during his weekly General Audience.
Singapore Church marks 200 years of evangelization
The theme for the bicentenary celebrations, “Ignite and Shine with Faith”, invites all Catholics to join hands in forming a more vibrant, evangelizing and missionary Church.
Nativity scene is reminder of hope amid suffering, pope says
The image of baby Jesus nestled in the manger is a much-needed reminder during the pandemic that God gives the world the gift of hope in troubled times, Pope Francis said.
Church grants plenary indulgence for year of St Joseph
The Apostolic Penitentiary issues a Decree granting plenary indulgences for the year of St. Joseph proclaimed by Pope Francis on Tuesday. The special year will last from 8 December 2020 to 8 December 2021.
Pope Francis proclaims “Year of St Joseph”
With the Apostolic Letter “Patris corde” (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis recalls the 150th anniversary of the declaration of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church.